Tabulam
NSW 2469 · Tenterfield
508 (2021) → 537 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Tenterfield local government area (est. 7,699 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Tabulam is a stable suburb in Tenterfield, NSW 2469, about 570km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $447K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 91km inland. Tabulam has an overall score of 10/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2469 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.56%), New Zealand (1.57%), Germany (1.38%), Philippines (1.38%), Scotland (0.98%)
Top languages: Gujarati (0.98%), Polish (0.59%), Filipino (0.59%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
No data
No ACARA-registered schools matched to this suburb.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 709 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Tabulam Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 775
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Tabulam
Is Tabulam safe?
Tabulam has a residential safety score of 5/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 19,685 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Tabulam?
In Tabulam, the median house price is $447K. Median weekly house rent is $465.
How far is Tabulam from Sydney CBD?
Tabulam is about 570.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Tabulam?
Tabulam has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 775 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Tabulam?
Tabulam has a transport score of 0/100.