Bendemeer NSW

Postcode 2355 · Tamworth Regional LGA

Bendemeer is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Tamworth Regional local government area (postcode 2355). With a population of 486, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 52. Households earn a median income of $53K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are managers, labourers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Bendemeer is $565,000, having surged 73.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $500. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,083.

Bendemeer is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 920, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 12 bus stops. The crime rate in the Tamworth Regional LGA is moderate at 6,745 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Bendemeer offers a gross rental yield of 4.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($565K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 10.6x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +73.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.6% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$565K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability10.6x Stretched
Price Momentum+73.8% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$565K
73.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$300
POPULATION
486
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age52
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,021
Personal Income /wk$542
Mortgage /mth$1,083
CRIME (Tamworth Regional LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,745
Total Incidents4,401
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops12
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA920
Total Students29
Government1
Bendemeer Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 920
Data: 2025