Tahmoor
NSW 2573 · Wollondilly
5,777 (2021) → 6,845 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Wollondilly local government area (est. 61,661 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Tahmoor is a high growth suburb in Wollondilly, NSW 2573, about 69km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $950K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 83/100, and is about 32km inland. Tahmoor has an overall score of 59/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 72/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2573 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.32%), New Zealand (1.06%), Scotland (0.45%), Lebanon (0.43%), Philippines (0.43%)
Top languages: Arabic (0.9%), Spanish (0.61%), Italian (0.55%), Khmer (0.35%), Mandarin (0.28%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 982 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Tahmoor Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 927
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wollondilly Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1054
- Thirlmere Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 959
- Picton High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 950
- Buxton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 949
- Picton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 991
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.7kmICSEA 1019
- Bargo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 945
- Wilton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 1018
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 · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Tahmoor
Is Tahmoor safe?
Tahmoor has a residential safety score of 72/100, 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 5,851 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Tahmoor?
In Tahmoor, the median house price is $950K and the median unit price is $706K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Tahmoor from Sydney CBD?
Tahmoor is about 69.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 121 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Tahmoor?
Tahmoor has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 927 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Tahmoor?
Tahmoor has a transport score of 83/100, including 2 train stations.