Tenterfield, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Tenterfield is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,826. Elevation: 2,785 ft (849 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,826 Population
2,785 ft Elevation 849 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
36.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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People

Population2,826

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation2,785 ft (849 m)
Population2,826
Elevation2,785 ft (849 m)
Coordinates-29.0495°, 152.0195°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation36.2 inches (920 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tenterfield

Tenterfield is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,826. The city sits at an elevation of 2,785 feet (849 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Tenterfield

Tenterfield has an average annual temperature of 14.8°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.2°C), the coldest is Jul (8.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 782 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.2°C / 70°F 15.1° / 27.3° 99.6
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 14.4° / 25.9° 89.6
Mar 18.4°C / 65°F 12.3° / 24.4° 75.7
Apr 15°C / 59°F 8.2° / 21.8° 36.9
May 11.6°C / 53°F 4.6° / 18.7° 47.6
Jun 9.3°C / 49°F 2.6° / 16° 35.8
Jul 8.2°C / 47°F 1° / 15.4° 36.8
Aug 9.2°C / 49°F 1.1° / 17.3° 33.8
Sep 12.2°C / 54°F 4.7° / 19.8° 40.2
Oct 15.2°C / 59°F 8.1° / 22.4° 77.7
Nov 17.8°C / 64°F 10.7° / 24.8° 90.7
Dec 18.9°C / 66°F 12.5° / 25.3° 117.6
Tenterfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,785 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above Australia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation2,785 ft (849 m)
Coordinates29.0495°S, 152.0195°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.54"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
March 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in Driest
July 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
December 67°F (19°C) 4.6 in

Tenterfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 46°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (1.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Tenterfield

Institution Type Founded Website
Tenterfield TAFE College College - ,

Schools in Tenterfield

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Josephs Primary School - - - -
The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School - - - -
Tenterfield Preschool Kintergarten Inc - - - -
St Josephs Primary School - - - -
Tenterfield High School - - - -
Tenterfield High School Agricultural Plot - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tenterfield

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Loving Life FM - AAC+ 192 kbps

Museums in Tenterfield

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centenary Cottage Museum
Petrie Cottage
School of Arts
Tenterfield Railway Station Museum
Tenterfield Transport Museum
Wallangarra Railway Station Museum

Libraries in Tenterfield

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Tenterfield Library0.0

Hotels in Tenterfield

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commercial Boutique Hotel
Deloraine Bed & Breakfast
Historic Stannum House
Tenterfield Cottage
Winton Bed & Breakfast

Restaurants in Tenterfield

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CoCo Thai Restaurant
Sing Wah Chinese Restaurant
Uncle Toms Chinese restaurant

Cafes in Tenterfield

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bad Manners
Bohemian Tearoom
Courtyard Cafe
Kitchen Garden Cafe
Spice & Cream
Spice and Cream
Stonefruit
The Corner Cafe
Willow Tree Cafe

Cinemas in Tenterfield

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tenterfield Cinema & Theatre

Clinics in Tenterfield

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rouse Street Meical Centre
Tenterfield Medical Centre

Veterinaries in Tenterfield

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tenterfield Veterinary Clinic

Train Stations in Tenterfield

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tenterfield

Gas Stations in Tenterfield

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barry's - Liberty
BP Tenterfield
Seven Knights
Tindall's
United

Banks in Tenterfield

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NAB
Regional Australia Bank

Gyms in Tenterfield

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Granite Belt Fitness

Golf Courses in Tenterfield

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tenterfield Golf Club
Wallangarra Golf Course

Airports Near Tenterfield

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Glen Innes AirportGLIMedium Airport
Baryulgil Airstrip-Small Airport
Cherrabah AirportCRHSmall Airport
Glen Aplin private strip-Small Airport
Stanthorpe AirportSNHSmall Airport
Tenterfield Airport-Small Airport
Wyberba Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tenterfield

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tenterfield LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tenterfield

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Church
Christ Church
Salvation Army
Salvation Army
Seventh Day Aventist Church
Tenterfield Community Church

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Waterfalls
8
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls Near Tenterfield

8 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Tenterfield.

Name Description
Billyrimba Falls
Boundary Falls
Double Falls
Lyrebird Falls
Pi Pi Falls
Plevna Falls
Split Rock Falls
Spring Creek Falls

UFO Sightings Near Tenterfield

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Tenterfield.

Name Year Description
Tenterfield (australia) 1972 Two teardrop shapes facing each other like cartoon devil eyes.I was at home with my mother and a friend of hers had come over to vi

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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What is the population of Tenterfield?

Tenterfield has a population of 2,826 residents and is located in Australia..

What is the weather like in Tenterfield?

Tenterfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.2 inches.

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