Tea Gardens
NSW 2324 · Mid-Coast
3,288 (2021) → 3,316 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Mid-Coast local government area (est. 99,351 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Tea Gardens is a moderate growth suburb in Mid-Coast, NSW 2324, about 165km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $968K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Tea Gardens has an overall score of 24/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 73/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (6.6%), New Zealand (1.73%), Scotland (0.88%), Germany (0.52%), South Africa (0.52%)
Top languages: German (0.3%), Thai (0.27%), French (0.24%), Polish (0.24%), Greek (0.18%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
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 921 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Tea Gardens Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 921
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
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
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around 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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Tea Gardens
Is Tea Gardens safe?
Tea Gardens has a residential safety score of 73/100, 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 3,406 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Tea Gardens?
In Tea Gardens, the median house price is $968K and the median unit price is $588K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Tea Gardens from Sydney CBD?
Tea Gardens is about 165.2 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Tea Gardens?
Tea Gardens has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 921 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Tea Gardens?
Tea Gardens has a transport score of 0/100.