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Tenambit

NSW 2323 • Rest of NSW

3,088
Population (2021)
$33,176
Median Income
2.00 km²
Area
$345/wk
Median Rent
AffordableFamily-FriendlyHistoricHunter ValleyEstablished

About Tenambit

Tenambit is a residential suburb in the City of Maitland, located approximately 4 kilometres south-west of the Maitland CBD in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales. Established in the mid-19th century, it has a population of around 2,900 and covers 2 square kilometres. The suburb offers a diverse range of housing including detached homes and modern townhouses, with an accessible, community-focused atmosphere.

Tenambit features a local shopping centre with essential services, several parks including Tenambit Park with playgrounds and picnic areas, and easy access to the New England Highway and Hunter Expressway. The nearby East Maitland railway station connects residents to the broader Hunter rail network. Surrounded by the scenic Hunter River and rural landscapes, the suburb appeals to families seeking affordable living in a picturesque setting.

Tenambit falls under postcode 2323 and is governed by Maitland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Maitland electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2323
Urban Area
Maitland
LGA / Council
Maitland
Federal Electorate
Paterson
State Electorate
Maitland
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.74°, 151.61°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
2.00 km²
Elevation
33m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

East Maitland
2.5 km
30 min
Maitland
4 km
N/A (drive/bus)
Metford
2 km
24 min

Bus Services

  • 143/144 — Maitland CBD via East Maitland 15 min
  • 143 — Rutherford 20 min

Commute to Maitland CBD

Distance
4 km
By Train
10 min (from East Maitland station)
By Bus
15 min
By Car (Peak)
10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
7 min

🛣️ Close to Hunter Expressway for travel to Newcastle (35 min) or Sydney (2 hrs)

Walkability Car-Dependent

Local shopping centre is walkable for nearby residents, but most errands require a car.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Tenambit by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Tenambit Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Tenambit" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$345
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,625
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
41 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
13%

119 state housing + 41 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,901
Census 2021
3,088
▲ 6.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,288
Income 2021
$33,176
▲ 17.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,716
Born Overseas 224

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 61
  • 2. New Zealand 39
  • 3. Germany 20
  • 4. Wales 10
  • 5. Fiji 9
  • 6. Philippines 9
  • 7. Canada 7
  • 8. India 6
  • 9. South Africa 6
  • 10. Malaysia 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,426
Australian 1,341
Irish 376
Scottish 360
Australian Aboriginal 287
German 141
Polish 45
Italian 42
Dutch 32
Maori 24

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,380
Both parents born in Australia
263
Both parents born overseas
278
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
54.4%
No Religion
37.7%
Islam
0.3%
Buddhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
188 (6.1%)
5-14 years
387 (12.5%)
15-19 years
179 (5.8%)
20-24 years
163 (5.3%)
25-34 years
408 (13.2%)
35-44 years
325 (10.5%)
45-54 years
342 (11.1%)
55-64 years
407 (13.2%)
65-74 years
375 (12.1%)
75-84 years
253 (8.2%)
85+ years
63 (2.0%)

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