Tenterfield, Administrative division in New England region, Australia.
Tenterfield Shire Council manages a territory of 7,333 square kilometers encompassing mountains and rural areas in New South Wales.
The population of Tenterfield Shire experienced demographic changes from 6,811 residents in 2011 to 6,638 residents by 2018.
The population reflects diverse European heritage with Australian, English, Irish, Scottish, and German ancestries representing the main demographic groups.
The council headquarters at 247 Rouse Street provides essential services including waste management, water infrastructure, and animal control.
Ten councillors from five separate wards govern the territory, with Independent candidates securing 70.78 percent of votes in 2024.
Location: Tenterfield Shire
Location: New South Wales
Location: Tenterfield
Elevation above the sea: 850 m
Shares border with: Boonoo Boonoo, Jennings, Mole River, Sandy Hill, Tarban, Sandy Flat, Forest Land, Woodside, Timbarra, Rocky River
GPS coordinates: -29.05528,152.01778
Latest update: November 6, 2025 04:36
Basket Swamp National Park
19.3 km
Tenterfield Creek railway bridge, Sunnyside
10.3 km
Tenterfield School of Arts
134 m
Tenterfield Post Office
130 m
Tenterfield
1.2 km
Tenterfield Saddler
262 m
School of Arts
117 m
Tenterfield Rotary Park
907 m
Forest Land State Forest
23.5 km
Mount Mackenzie Lookout
5.8 km
Timbarra Lookout
19.3 km
Tenterfield Weather Rock
1 km
Gallery and Store
108 m
Tenterfield Visitor Information Centre
235 m
Tenterfield Golf Club
2.8 km
Timbarra Trig Lookout
17.4 km
Billyrimba Lookout
24.6 km
Timbarra Lookout
17.4 km
State Border Tourist Area
16.9 km
Scenic viewpoint
21.5 km
Billyrimba Lookout
25.5 km
Scenic viewpoint
16.9 km
Scenic viewpoint
14.4 km
Pioneer Memorial
1.3 km
World War II Tank Traps
11.9 km
F111 Crash Site Memorial
3.1 km
Billyrimba Falls
21.6 km
Spring Creek Falls
12.2 kmReviews
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