Tenambit, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Tenambit NSW is 3,088 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tenambit is $638 per week ($33,176 per year). Median rent in Tenambit is $345 per week ($1,495 per month). Tenambit has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Tenambit has a population density of 1,400 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tenambit is England. The most common religion is No religion (37.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Polish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tenambit is $1,625.

There were 63 recorded offences in Tenambit in 2025-26, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (23 offences).

Population
3,088
Census 2021
Median income
$638/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$345/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Tenambit vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Tenambit is $638 a week, 17% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,605th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $345 a week, $40 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 27.6% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 41, 2 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureTenambitTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$638/wk$765/wk −17%$766/wk
Household income$1,251/wk$1,704/wk −27%$1,637/wk
Rent$345/wk$385/wk −10%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,625/mo$1,965/mo −17%$1,733/mo
Median age4143 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income27.6%22.6% +5.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Tenambit, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Tenambit Population

3,088 residents at the 2021 Census.

Tenambit Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$638/wk
$33,176 per year
Ranked 6,466 of 14,663
Median Rent
$345/wk
$1,495 per month
Ranked 3,520 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,625/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Tenambit Rent Prices & Affordability

28% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,251/wk
Median rent $345/wk
Rent to income 27.6%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Tenambit against your income

About $5,421 a month
Median rent $345/wk
Left after rent $906/wk
Rent share 27.6%

Tenambit Schools

15
schools nearby
7
government
998
avg ICSEA score
7,676
total students
Hunter Valley Grammar School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,161 students
1134
ICSEA
St Aloysius Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 614 students
1064
ICSEA
St Joseph's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 449 students
1063
ICSEA
Maitland Christian School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 832 students
1047
ICSEA
Linuwel School Ltd Independent
Combined · K-12 · 244 students
1041
ICSEA
St Bede's Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 910 students
1030
ICSEA
Morpeth Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 262 students
1023
ICSEA
OneSchool Global NSW - Maitland Independent
Combined · 3-12 · 108 students
975
ICSEA
Maitland East Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 559 students
975
ICSEA
Arise Christian College Independent
Combined · U · 61 students
971
ICSEA
Maitland Grossmann High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 900 students
960
ICSEA
Hunter River Community School Government
Combined · U · 70 students
958
ICSEA
Maitland High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 958 students
947
ICSEA
Tenambit Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 283 students
893
ICSEA
Metford Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 265 students
887
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Tenambit Map

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Tenambit, New South Wales: 32.7397°S, 151.6135°E

Tenambit Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (15)

People in Tenambit

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (1,492) Female 51.7% (1,595)

Population Density

1,400
people per km²
3,088 people · 2.2 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,610
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.0%
New Zealand
1.3%
Germany
0.6%
Wales
0.3%
Fiji
0.3%
Philippines
0.3%
Canada
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Polish
0.2%
Mandarin
0.2%
Urdu
0.1%
Thai
0.1%
Samoan
0.1%
Filipino
0.1%
Indonesian
0.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
46.2%
Australian
43.4%
Irish
12.2%
Scottish
11.7%
Australian Aboriginal
9.3%
German
4.6%
Polish
1.5%
Italian
1.4%
Dutch
1.0%
Maori
0.8%
Welsh
0.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
37.4%
Anglican
21.0%
Catholic
19.6%
Not stated
6.7%
Uniting Church
3.7%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.7%
Christian (other)
2.4%
Baptist
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

10.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
42.9% 1,078
Separated
4.1% 103
Divorced
10.1% 253
Widowed
6.6% 165
Never married
36.4% 914

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
32.9%
Couple: no children
30.2%
One parent: children under 15
14.0%
Couple: no children under 15
13.3%
One parent: no children under 15
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
29.7%
2 persons
34.9%
3 persons
14.6%
4 persons
13.0%
5 persons
4.1%
6+ persons
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Tenambit

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,235 occupied private dwellings in Tenambit at the 2021 Census, 31.1% were rented, 35.8% owned outright and 29.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.5% 18 dwellings
Owned outright
35.8% 442 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
29.7% 367 dwellings
Rented
31.1% 384 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.9% 24 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
88.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
9.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.5%
2 bedrooms
16.3%
3 bedrooms
55.7%
4 bedrooms
22.5%
5 bedrooms
3.0%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.0%
$300-$449/mo
0.9%
$450-$599/mo
2.1%
$600-$799/mo
3.0%
$800-$999/mo
3.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
30.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
5.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.5%
1 vehicle
40.5%
2 vehicles
37.6%
3 vehicles
9.9%
4+ vehicles
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Tenambit

Employment

Employed full-time
30.1% 693 people
Employed part-time
20.5% 472 people
Unemployed
3.3% 75 people
Not in labour force
46.2% 1,063 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
22.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.3%
Community & Personal Service
17.3%
Clerical & Administrative
13.1%
Managers
10.3%
Labourers
6.2%
Sales Workers
5.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
1.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
9.9%
$500-$649/wk
7.5%
$650-$799/wk
10.1%
$800-$999/wk
7.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.5%
$4,000+/wk
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.7%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
7.7%
$300-$399/wk
6.0%
$400-$499/wk
6.0%
$500-$649/wk
4.9%
$650-$799/wk
9.5%
$800-$999/wk
11.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.6%
$3,500+/wk
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.2%
Did not go to work
19.4%
Car (passenger)
3.7%
Walked only
1.2%
Truck
0.9%
Bus
0.6%
Train
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%
Other
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
39.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.4%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
49.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.1%
Bachelor Degree
19.8%
Postgraduate Degree
4.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.1%
Certificate I/II
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.1%
Engineering
18.1%
Society & Culture
16.7%
Health
12.8%
Education
11.0%
Architecture & Building
6.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.2%
Information Technology
2.9%
Agriculture & Environment
2.7%
Creative Arts
2.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.5%
Secondary: Government
25.2%
Vocational Education
14.0%
Pre-school
11.2%
Primary: Catholic
6.6%
Secondary: Catholic
4.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
85.1%
Has need for assistance
10.0%
Need for assistance not stated
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
473
Asthma
155
Arthritis
152
Diabetes
106
Lung condition
102
Heart disease
99
Kidney disease
54
Cancer
53
Stroke
48
Dementia
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.1% 386
Did not provide
83.9% 2,006

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.3% 270
Not a volunteer
88.7% 2,116

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 6
Previously served
3.8% 92
Never served
95.9% 2,296

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.6%
1 child
11.9%
2 children
30.0%
3 children
21.4%
4 children
7.3%
5+ children
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
17
1951: 1960
22
1961: 1970
35
1971: 1980
36
1981: 1990
30
1991: 2000
20
2001: 2010
22
2011: 2015
20
2016
4
2019
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

14.3%
moved in the last year
35.1%
moved in the last 5 years
5.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,470
Moved from NSW
347
Moved: same area (SA2)
41
Moved from overseas
8
Moved from QLD
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.1%
5: 14 hours
27.9%
15: 29 hours
13.3%
30+ hours
10.3%
Did not do domestic work
30.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.3%
Step family: no other children
12.0%
Blended family: no other children
2.6%
Intact family: other children present
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Tenambit Crime Statistics

63 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
23
Assault
10
Other Against Property
9
Sexual Offences
7
Property Damage
7
Other Against Person
6
Drug Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Tenambit

The closest suburb to Tenambit is Raworth, 1.6 km away.

Raworth
1.6 km away · income $925/wk · rent $440/wk
Morpeth
2.0 km away · income $634/wk · rent $370/wk
Chisholm (NSW)
2.8 km away · income $1,164/wk · rent $550/wk
Metford
3.2 km away · income $731/wk · rent $350/wk
East Maitland
3.5 km away · income $744/wk · rent $330/wk
Largs
4.1 km away · income $828/wk · rent $420/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tenambit

What is the population of Tenambit NSW?

The population of Tenambit NSW is 3,088 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,400 people per km². Tenambit is ranked #2,364 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tenambit?

The median personal income in Tenambit NSW is $638 per week, or $33,176 per year. The median household income is $1,251 per week. Family income is $1,610 per week. Tenambit is ranked #6,466 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tenambit?

Median rent in Tenambit NSW is $345 per week ($1,495 per month). Rent represents 27.6% of household income, which is considered moderate. Tenambit ranks #3,520 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tenambit?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tenambit NSW is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tenambit?

The median age in Tenambit NSW is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tenambit a good suburb to live in?

Tenambit is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,088. The median income is $638/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13802. All dollar figures in AUD.