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Tea Gardens NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Tea Gardens, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Tea Gardens NSW is 3,288 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tea Gardens is $529 per week ($27,508 per year). Median rent in Tea Gardens is $365 per week ($1,582 per month). Tea Gardens has a median age of 69 years, older than the national median of 38. Tea Gardens has a population density of 40.3 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Tea Gardens is England. The most common religion is Anglican (32.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tea Gardens is $1,420.
There were 30 recorded offences in Tea Gardens in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (9 offences).
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Tea Gardens Population
Tea Gardens Median Income & Rent
Tea Gardens Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Tea Gardens Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Tea Gardens Home Ownership
Of owner-occupied homes in Tea Gardens, 79.0% are owned outright and 21.0% have a mortgage.
Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
- England
- Germany
- Indonesia
- Canada
- India
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Tea Gardens Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Tea Gardens Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
- German
- Urdu
- Nepali
- French
- Greek
- Polish
- Cantonese
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Tea Gardens Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Tea Gardens Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Tea Gardens Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Tea Gardens Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Tea Gardens Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Tea Gardens Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Tea Gardens Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Tea Gardens Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Tea Gardens School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Tea Gardens Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Tea Gardens Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Tea Gardens Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Tea Gardens How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Tea Gardens Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Tea Gardens Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Tea Gardens Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Tea Gardens Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Tea Gardens Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Tea Gardens Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Tea Gardens Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Tea Gardens Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Tea Gardens Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Tea Gardens Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Tea Gardens When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Tea Gardens Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Tea Gardens Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Tea Gardens Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Tea Gardens Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Tea Gardens Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 30 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Tea Gardens Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.
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Tea Gardens vs the typical NSW suburb
The median personal income in Tea Gardens is $529 a week, 31% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,966th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $365 a week, $20 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 36.8% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 69, 26 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).
| Measure | Tea Gardens | Typical NSW | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $529/wk | $765/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $991/wk | $1,704/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $365/wk | $385/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $1,420/mo | $1,965/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 69 | 43 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 36.8% | 22.6% | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Tea Gardens
The closest suburb to Tea Gardens is Pindimar, 6.8 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tea Gardens
What is the population of Tea Gardens NSW?
The population of Tea Gardens NSW is 3,288 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 40.3 people per km².Tea Gardens is ranked #2,235 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Tea Gardens?
The median personal income in Tea Gardens NSW is $529 per week, or $27,508 per year.The median household income is $991 per week.Family income is $1,181 per week.Tea Gardens is ranked #7,939 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Tea Gardens?
Median rent in Tea Gardens NSW is $365 per week ($1,582 per month).Rent represents 36.8% of household income, which is considered stressed.Tea Gardens ranks #2,840 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Tea Gardens?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tea Gardens NSW is $1,420. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Tea Gardens?
The median age in Tea Gardens NSW is 69 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Tea Gardens a good suburb to live in?
Tea Gardens is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,288.The median income is $529/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk).Rent affordability is rated as stressed (36.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13794. All dollar figures in AUD.