A guide to property in Tenambit

Tenambit is fairly well contained and sufficiently appointed. With a small shopping village housing a butcher, grocer, post office, pharmacy as well as takeaway food outlets.

The suburb is home to the established Easts Leisure and Golf Club which includes eateries and function centres. Tenambit also boasts numerous sporting fields and parks making it popular among young families.

There are quality state and independent schools in the area both primary and secondary. These include Tenambit Public School, Maitland Grossmann High School, Maitland High School, Hunter Valley Grammar and Linuwel Steiner School.

A huge range of retail, dining and entertainment choices is less than a 10-minute drive away at the extended Green Hills Shopping Centre and the soon-to-be-built Maitland Hospital will be right next door.

Victoria Street and East Maitland trains stations are close by and Newcastle is only a 30-minute drive down the New England Highway.

Tenambit Sold Homes
McElwaine’s sold this home in Tenambit

Real Estate in Tenambit

 Tenambit has been a popular family suburb for many years. Neighbouring East Maitland, Raworth and the historic village of Morpeth, it is compact and central. It is bordered by floodplains on the east and the rail line to the south, creating a nice buffer around the suburb.

 Many of the houses are slightly older, but solid and sizeable – perfect for any family. They are often full brick residences, built to last. There is also a mix of new dwellings and the potential for renovations. With healthy sized blocks, the possibilities are endless, whether it be extensions, a pool or room to run around in.  

This suburb is appealing to families and first-home buyers, downsizers and those looking for a quieter pace of life.

 Online house searches for Tenambit receive an average of 886 visits per property on realestate.com.au versus the NSW average of 817, indicating that there is still an elevated interest in Maitland and its surrounding suburbs. With its close proximity to a myriad of services and amenities, Tenambit is attractive to investors and home owners alike. This high demand market often translates to above-expectation sales results.  

McElwaine again outperforms in Tenambit, with a 23% higher sales median price than the average agency total, and it is close to holding the suburb record for highest sales price.

 With affordable family homes that need little repair always an attractive choice, Tenambit has great offerings for the discerning buyer.