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Tahmoor, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Tahmoor is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 5,016. Elevation: 919 ft (280 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
5,016 Population 4/sq mi density
919 ft Elevation 280 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
32.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$26,770 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$26,770 median income, 3.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$231,000 home value, $1,155/mo rent

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About Tahmoor

Tahmoor

Tahmoor is a small town in the Macarthur Region of New South Wales, Australia, in Wollondilly Shire.

People

Population5,016
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,770
Per Capita$26,770
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

D
Home Value$231,000
Rent$1,155
Ownership67.7%
Housing Units2,006

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain32.5 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Population5,016
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Coordinates-34.2225°, 150.5947°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation32.5 inches (826 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,770
Median Age34.0 years

About Tahmoor

Tahmoor is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 5,016. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet (280 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Tahmoor has a population of 5,016 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,236.8 square miles. The median age is 34.0 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,016
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
34.0yrs
Median Age
13% below Australia avg
1,236.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tahmoor vs Australia Average

The median household income in Tahmoor is $26,770, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,770 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $515, 64% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 477 business establishments.

Income: Tahmoor vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$26,770
64% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,770
Avg Weekly Wage$515

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)477

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tahmoor is $231,000, 18% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,155 (1% below the national average of $1,163). 67.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,006 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$231,000
18% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,155
1% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.7%
Owner-Occupied67.7%
Renter-Occupied32.3%
Housing Units2,006

Property Tax

Climate in Tahmoor

Tahmoor has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 723 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 17.3° / 30.4° 71.2
Feb 23.1°C / 74°F 17.2° / 29° 114.3
Mar 20.9°C / 70°F 15.1° / 26.7° 77.6
Apr 17.5°C / 64°F 11° / 24° 49.6
May 13.6°C / 56°F 6.4° / 20.9° 35.0
Jun 11.4°C / 53°F 4.9° / 17.9° 76.8
Jul 10.4°C / 51°F 3.2° / 17.5° 34.9
Aug 11.6°C / 53°F 4° / 19.3° 43.6
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 7.1° / 22.6° 32.2
Oct 17.6°C / 64°F 10.2° / 25° 55.6
Nov 20°C / 68°F 13.3° / 26.8° 70.0
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 15.7° / 29° 62.0
Tahmoor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above Australia avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Area1,236.8 sq mi (3,203.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-34.2225°N, 150.5947°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.5"
14% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 16 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 6 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 25 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 43 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 145 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 27 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 144 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 148 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 78 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 38 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 23 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 125 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
February 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in Wettest
March 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
December 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in

Tahmoor has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Tahmoor

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tahmoor Public School
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Radio Stations near Tahmoor

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sky News Australia Radio conservative, discussion AAC+ 64 kbps
Voice of Islam islamic MP3
2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio australian music, community radio MP3 128 kbps
C91.3 FM - Macarthur's Radio Station commercial, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
C-Dance club, dance MP3 192 kbps
C91.3 AAC+ 64 kbps
i98FM MP3 64 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio - Sydney (MP3) community radio MP3 192 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Tahmoor

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Camden Museum
Camden Museum of Aviation
Campbelltown Steam Museum
NSW Rail Museum
Richmond Villa Heritage Centre
Wollondilly Heritage Centre

Libraries in Tahmoor

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Camden Library0.0
Campbelltown TAFE Library0.0
Eagle Vale Library0.0
Eagle Vale Library0.0
H. J. Daley Library0.0
Mittagong Public Library0.0
Narellan Library0.0
Oran Park Library0.0
Picton Library0.0
Sydney Uni Library Camden Campus0.0
Unanderra Library0.0
Unanderra Library0.0

Restaurants in Tahmoor

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Big George's Seafood
Delicious Noodle House
Home No. 9
Indy's Restaurant
Jack & Royal Thai Restaurant
The Lucky Chinese Restaurant

Cafes in Tahmoor

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Espresso Lane Tahmoor
F.L.O.W.E.R.S. Canteen
Muscle Car Milk Bar
Where Ya Bean? Cafe

Dentists in Tahmoor

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gentle Dental Care

Train Stations in Tahmoor

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tahmoor

Gas Stations in Tahmoor

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Marina
Woolworths Petrol

Banks in Tahmoor

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Macarthur Credit Union
NAB

Shopping Malls in Tahmoor

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tahmoor Shopping Village

Stadiums & Teams in Tahmoor

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tahmoor

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportLarge Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS AlbatrossNOAMedium Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Shellharbour AirportWOLMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle AirstripSmall Airport
Bowral Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Bullio AirportSmall Airport
Cambewarra AirstripSmall Airport
Gingkin AirfieldSmall Airport
Holsworthy (Military) AirportSmall Airport
Jaspers Brush AirfieldSmall Airport
Katoomba AirportSmall Airport
Marulan (Tangryang) AirstripSmall Airport
Mittagong AirportSmall Airport
Robertson AirstripSmall Airport
Southern tablelands gliding clubSmall Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts AirfieldSmall Airport
Tadji Park AirstripSmall Airport
The Oaks AirportSmall Airport
Tucker Creek AirstripSmall Airport
Wedderburn AerodromeSmall Airport
Wilton AirportSmall Airport
Yerranderie AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tahmoor

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tahmoor Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tahmoor

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Tahmoor Baptist Church
Tahmoor Uniting Church
Wollondilly Presbyterian Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tahmoor

What is the population of Tahmoor?

Tahmoor has a population of 5,016 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,236.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tahmoor expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,770, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $231,000 (18% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,155 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Tahmoor?

Tahmoor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.5 inches.

How is the job market in Tahmoor?

Tahmoor has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $515. There are 477 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tahmoor?

The median home value in Tahmoor is $231,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,155. The homeownership rate is 67.7%.

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