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Tennyson

NSW 2754 • New South Wales

379
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
8.70 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Tennyson

Tennyson is a semi-rural suburb of Sydney located in the City of Hawkesbury local government area, approximately 72 kilometres north-west of the Sydney CBD. With a population of 379 at the 2021 Census, Tennyson is a small and sparsely settled community situated at an elevation of 63 metres, surrounded by the rolling farmland and bushland of the Hawkesbury region. The suburb is bordered by East Kurrajong, Glossodia, and Kurmond, and is part of the outer north-western fringe of the greater Sydney basin.

Life in Tennyson is quiet and rural, attracting residents who value space, privacy, and a connection to the land. The community has a strong volunteer spirit — the Tennyson Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade shed serves as a key local meeting point for residents and local water scheme members. Nearby North Richmond and Windsor provide access to shops, schools, restaurants, and medical services. Tennyson is a popular choice for hobby farmers, horse owners, and those seeking a peaceful acreage lifestyle within reasonable reach of Sydney.

Tennyson falls under postcode 2754 and is governed by City of Hawkesbury Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hawkesbury electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2754
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
City of Hawkesbury
Federal Electorate
Macquarie
State Electorate
Hawkesbury
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.56°, 150.73°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
8.70 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Richmond Station
12 km
N/A — drive

Bus Services

  • Regional bus services — Richmond / Windsor 20-30 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
72 km
By Train
Drive to Richmond Station (~12 km), then T1 Richmond Line to Central ~1 hr 20 min
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 30 min – 2 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 10 min

🛣️ Car essential within suburb; access via Kurmond Road and Richmond Road

Walkability Car-Dependent

Semi-rural suburb with no local shops; car required for all daily needs; nearest services in North Richmond

🛒 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 Tennyson by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Tennyson Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
379
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Tennyson NSW located? +

Tennyson is a semi-rural suburb in the City of Hawkesbury, approximately 72 kilometres north-west of the Sydney CBD, in the outer north-western fringe of Sydney.

What LGA is Tennyson NSW in? +

Tennyson is located in the City of Hawkesbury local government area in NSW.

What is the population of Tennyson NSW? +

Tennyson recorded a population of 379 at the 2021 Census.

Is there a train station in Tennyson NSW? +

There is no train station in Tennyson itself. The nearest station is Richmond on the T1 Richmond Line, approximately 12 kilometres away, from which trains run to Sydney Central in about 1 hour 20 minutes.

What is the lifestyle like in Tennyson NSW? +

Tennyson offers a quiet semi-rural lifestyle on the outskirts of Sydney, popular with acreage owners, hobby farmers, and horse enthusiasts. The Tennyson Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade shed is the main community building.