Median house price
$565k
+24% change
NSW · Tenterfield Council
Tabulam, 2469
Est. population · Jun 2025
522
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.5%
Median age
51
Median income
$701/wk
Employment rate
29%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$565,000
Languages at home
6.5%non-English
Most common: Gujarati
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Tabulam offers a slower smaller community life in Tenterfield Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible.
Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because community and employment, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities lag behind, despite relative strength in safety. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Tabulam snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
522
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
17.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#298
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
56th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
59th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
2nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 34.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4808th in Australia
- State rank
- 1534th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #298 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #604 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $565,000
- Median price change
- +23.6%
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
522(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +5.5% over 5 years · 59th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.8%
- 5-year growth
- +5.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +4
- Change in 5 years
- +27
- Growth rank in NSW
- 59th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~550), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 508
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $701
- Dwelling vacancy
- 17.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 40 of 225
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,062
- Employment rate
- 29%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 180 / 0 / 0 (+ 5 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 39
- Against the person
- 11
- Against property
- 14
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 74.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 46 residents
- State safety percentile
- 55.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -11.1%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order31
- Breach Bail Conditions41
- Domestic Violence Related Assault37
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment47
- Malicious Damage To Property38
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 775
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 2th
School list
- Tabulam Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 775 · 2th percentile · LBOTE 54% · 63 students · Top SEA quarter 1%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Ngallingnee Jarjum Tabulam and District Community PreschoolBarnes Streetkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
68 public transport stops in this suburb
- 2030 Paddys Flat Rd
- 275 Paddys Flat Rd
- 6305 Bruxner Hwy
- 6305 Bruxner Hwy
- Frames Rd At Jenny Lind Lane
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Bonalbo Multi-Purpose Service (17.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Jubullum Health PostYes
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 14
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 26.8
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 356 mm · ~44 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 208 mm · ~26 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 15° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 134 mm · ~17 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 222 mm · ~28 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Subdivision1277 TABULAM ROAD TABULAM 2469Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia395 PLAINS STATION ROAD TABULAM 2469Determined
February 2026
- Subdivision1277 TABULAM ROAD TABULAM 2469Determined
2025· 3 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure293 PLAINS STATION ROAD TABULAM 2469Determined
August 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure1183 PADDYS FLAT ROAD TABULAM 2469Determined
March 2025
- SubdivisionOGILVIE DRIVE TABULAM 2469Determined
2024· 2 proposals
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia101 OGILVIE DRIVE TABULAM NSW 2469Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 CREEK STREET TABULAM 2469Determined
2023· 11 proposals
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure267 PADDYS FLAT ROAD TABULAM 2469Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing2575 PADDYS FLAT ROAD TABULAM 2469Determined
August 2023
- Other5-15 CLARENCE STREET TABULAM 2469Determined
- DwellingCHAUVEL ROAD TABULAM 2469Determined
July 2023
- Dwelling2575 PADDYS FLAT ROAD TABULAM 2469Determined
- Shed9 CREEK STREET TABULAM 2469Determined
May 2023
- Other; Artisanal food and drinkTabulam Sports Oval Clarence St TabulamDetermined
- Subdivision of landOGILVIE DRIVE TABULAM 2469Determined
April 2023
- Dwelling2575 PADDYS FLAT ROAD TABULAM 2469Determined
March 2023
- Dwelling2575 PADDYS FLAT ROAD TABULAM 2469Determined
January 2023
- Educational establishment5-15 CLARENCE STREET TABULAM 2469Determined
2022· 6 proposals
December 2022
- Secondary dwelling267 PADDYS FLAT ROAD TABULAM 2469Determined
September 2022
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahsLot 9 Plains Station Road Tabulam, Nsw 2469Determined
August 2022
- Dwelling267 PADDYS FLAT ROAD TABULAM 2469Determined
May 2022
- Other95 EMU CREEK ROAD TABULAM 2469Withdrawn
- Shed6306 BRUXNER HIGHWAY TABULAM 2469Determined
February 2022
- Dwelling79 DOUGHERTYS ROAD TABULAM 2469Determined
2021· 3 proposals
October 2021
- Dwelling4 CHAUVEL ROAD TABULAM 2469Determined
September 2021
- Dwelling1534A PADDYS FLAT ROAD TABULAM 2469Determined
March 2021
- Dwelling454 PADDYS FLAT ROAD TABULAM 2469Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Clarence River Road BridgeState Highway 16 TabulamSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- New England
- Member of Parliament
- Barnaby JOYCE (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,238
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -1.9 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 67.1%Labor 32.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 121.5 km away).
Coalition 58.7%Labor 41.3%
8.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -2.5 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- DrakeLabor 47.0% · Coalition 53.0% TPP (2025)14.9 km away
- UrbenvilleLabor 24.5% · Coalition 75.5% TPP (2025)43.2 km away
- ListonLabor 31.5% · Coalition 68.5% TPP (2025)47.3 km away
- TenterfieldLabor 29.7% · Coalition 70.3% TPP (2025)52.0 km away
- LegumeLabor 30.2% · Coalition 69.8% TPP (2025)54.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Tenterfield Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.