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Tenterfield, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Tenterfield is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 4,107. Elevation: 2,785 ft (849 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
4,107 Population 1/sq mi density
2,785 ft Elevation 849 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
36.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$17,475 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$17,475 median income, 5.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population4,107
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,475
Per Capita$17,475
Unemployment5.7%

Housing

C
Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership76.8%
Housing Units1,643

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain36.2 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation2,785 ft (849 m)
Population4,107
Population Density1 / sq mi
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)
Median Household Income$17,475
Median Age55.0 years

About Tenterfield

Tenterfield is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 4,107. 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.

Tenterfield has a population of 4,107 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,522.0 square miles. The median age is 55.0 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,107
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
55.0yrs
Median Age
41% above Australia avg
3,522.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tenterfield vs Australia Average

The median household income in Tenterfield is $17,475, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,475 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $336, 77% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 390 business establishments.

Income: Tenterfield vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$17,475
77% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$17,475
Avg Weekly Wage$336

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)390

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tenterfield is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 76.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,643 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.8%
Owner-Occupied76.8%
Renter-Occupied23.2%
Housing Units1,643

Property Tax

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. The area gets 270 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 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)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,785 ft (849 m)
Area3,522.0 sq mi (9,122.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-29.0495°N, 152.0195°W
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 (NCES 2022-23 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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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 Tenterfield

What is the population of Tenterfield?

Tenterfield has a population of 4,107 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,522.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 55.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tenterfield expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,475, 77% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

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. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.2 inches.

How is the job market in Tenterfield?

The unemployment rate in Tenterfield is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $336. There are 390 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tenterfield?

The median home value in Tenterfield is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 76.8%.

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