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Tenambit, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Tenambit is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,847. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
2,847 Population 5/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$21,564 Median Income
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$21,564 median income, 5.8% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$194,400 home value, $972/mo rent

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About Tenambit

Tenambit is a suburb of the city of Maitland, a city and local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located approximately 5 kilometres (3 mi) east of the Maitland CBD. The suburb is on sloping ground, which decreases from approximately 40 metres (131 ft) AMSL in the west to 10 m (33 ft) AMSL at the eastern edge of the suburb. At the 2016 census it had a population of approximately 2,900.

People

Population2,847
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density5/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,564
Per Capita$21,564
Unemployment5.8%

Housing

D
Home Value$194,400
Rent$972
Ownership67.8%
Housing Units1,139

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain27.7 in/yr
Sunny Days342/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population2,847
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates-32.7397°, 151.6129°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation27.7 inches (703 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,564
Median Age41.0 years

About Tenambit

Tenambit is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,847. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Tenambit has a population of 2,847 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 602.4 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,847
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
602.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tenambit vs Australia Average

The median household income in Tenambit is $21,564, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,564 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $415, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 270 business establishments.

Income: Tenambit vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$21,564
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,564
Avg Weekly Wage$415

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)270

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tenambit is $194,400, 31% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $972 (16% below the national average of $1,163). 67.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,139 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$194,400
31% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$972
16% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.8%
Owner-Occupied67.8%
Renter-Occupied32.2%
Housing Units1,139

Property Tax

Climate in Tenambit

Tenambit has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.2°C), the coldest is Jul (12.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 908 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.2°C / 76°F 18° / 30.3° 98.9
Feb 23.4°C / 74°F 17.6° / 29.2° 126.7
Mar 21.6°C / 71°F 15.9° / 27.3° 108.0
Apr 18.6°C / 65°F 12.4° / 24.7° 74.2
May 15.4°C / 60°F 9.7° / 21.1° 56.8
Jun 12.9°C / 55°F 7.7° / 18.1° 80.6
Jul 12.2°C / 54°F 6.3° / 18° 37.7
Aug 13.2°C / 56°F 6.7° / 19.8° 33.6
Sep 16°C / 61°F 9.2° / 22.9° 44.5
Oct 18.6°C / 65°F 11.6° / 25.7° 64.9
Nov 21°C / 70°F 14.3° / 27.6° 86.4
Dec 22.8°C / 73°F 16.4° / 29.2° 95.6
Tenambit enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 342 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 27.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above Australia avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area602.4 sq mi (1,560.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-32.7397°N, 151.6129°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"
27% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.57"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 43 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 52 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 91 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 93 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 96 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 87 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 102 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 61 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 82 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 87 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 82 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 58 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 82 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
February 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
July 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in Coldest
August 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in

Tenambit has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Tenambit

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tenambit Primary School - - - -
Linuwel Steiner School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tenambit

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps
2BOB Radio 104.7FM - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tenambit

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Clarence Town and District Historical Museum
Court House Museum
Fighter World
Forsight Gallery
Fort Scratchley Museum
Luskintyre Aviation Museum
Maitland Regional Museum
Miss Porter's House
Monarch Historical Museum
Morpeth Museum
Newcastle Museum
Newcastle Police Station Museum
Paterson Rail Motor Society
Poppethead
Richmond Vale Railway Museum
Sketchley Pioneer Cottage
Tomago House
Wallsend District Hospital

Libraries in Tenambit

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adamstown Library0.0
Auchmuty Library0.0
Beresfield Library0.0
Cardiff Library0.0
Charlestown Library0.0
East Maitland Library0.0
Edgeworth Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Kurri Kurri Library0.0
Lambton Library0.0
Maitland City Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
New Lambton Library0.0
Newcastle City Library0.0
Raymond Terrace Library0.0
Rutherford Library0.0
Speers Point Library0.0
Stockton Library0.0
Student Hub0.0
Sugar Valley Library Museum0.0
Thornton Library0.0
Wallsend District Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tenambit

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Newcastle Farmer's Market

Restaurants in Tenambit

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hock's Wok

Cafes in Tenambit

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maize Street Roasters

Golf Courses in Tenambit

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maitland Golf Club (NSW)

Stadiums & Teams in Tenambit

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tenambit

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra Airfield-Small Airport
Dr Fox Airstrip-Small Airport
Elderslie Airport-Small Airport
Gloucester Airport-Small Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre Airfield-Small Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport-Small Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstrip-Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
Warkworth Airport-Small Airport
Warnervale Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tenambit

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tenambit Post Office

Treatment Centers in Tenambit

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adamstown Clinic
CSCAN Radiology
Hunter Imaging
ihear
Laverty Pathology
Laverty Pathology
Marie Stopes Newcastle
Mayfield Podiatry
Newcastle Muscle Therapy
Small Talk Speech Therapy
Stevensons Chiropractic Clinic
Vamp

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tenambit

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

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 Tenambit

What is the population of Tenambit?

Tenambit has a population of 2,847 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 602.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Tenambit expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,564, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $194,400 (31% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $972 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Tenambit?

Tenambit enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 342 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.7 inches.

How is the job market in Tenambit?

The unemployment rate in Tenambit is 5.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $415. There are 270 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tenambit?

The median home value in Tenambit is $194,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $972. The homeownership rate is 67.8%.

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