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Tennyson NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Tennyson, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Tennyson NSW is 379 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tennyson is $884 per week ($45,968 per year). Median rent in Tennyson is $468 per week ($2,028 per month). Tennyson has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Tennyson has a population density of 43.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Tennyson is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tennyson is $2,500.
There were 6 recorded offences in Tennyson in 2024-25, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).
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Tennyson Demographics
Gender Split
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Tennyson Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Tennyson Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Tennyson Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Tennyson Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Tennyson Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Tennyson Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Tennyson Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Tennyson Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Tennyson Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Tennyson Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Tennyson Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Tennyson Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Tennyson Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Tennyson School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Tennyson Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Tennyson Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Tennyson Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Tennyson How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Tennyson Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Tennyson Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Tennyson Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Tennyson Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Tennyson Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Tennyson Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Tennyson Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Tennyson Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Tennyson Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Tennyson Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Tennyson When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Tennyson Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Tennyson Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Tennyson Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Tennyson Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Tennyson Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 6 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Tennyson Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tennyson
What is the population of Tennyson NSW?
The population of Tennyson NSW is 379 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 43.5 people per km².Tennyson is ranked #5,525 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Tennyson?
The median personal income in Tennyson NSW is $884 per week, or $45,968 per year.The median household income is $2,133 per week.Family income is $2,319 per week.Tennyson is ranked #2,325 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Tennyson?
Median rent in Tennyson NSW is $468 per week ($2,028 per month).Rent represents 21.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Tennyson ranks #894 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Tennyson?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tennyson NSW is $2,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Tennyson?
The median age in Tennyson NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Tennyson a good suburb to live in?
Tennyson is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 379.The median income is $884/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.9% 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: 13804. All dollar figures in AUD.