Tenambit, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Tenambit, in the Maitland City Council local government area.
| Locality | Tenambit |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Maitland City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.74408 |
| Longitude | 151.6137 |
| Population | 2,847 |
| Density | 1090.8 /km² |
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Elevation | 34 m |
| Postcode | 2323 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 131 km north-northeast |
Tenambit is a locality in the Maitland City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,847. The locality covers an area of 2.6 km², giving a population density of about 1090.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 34 m above sea level. It lies approximately 131 km north-northeast of Sydney. Tenambit is located at 32.7441°S, 151.6137°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2323.
Tenambit rests on the undulating land bordering the Hunter River, its landscape a gentle swell of green pastures and scattered residential pockets. It lies 5.6 km east of Maitland, NSW (from Maitland, NSW: bearing 99°T), and is situated 14.0 km west of Raymond Terrace. The air here carries a pleasant, earthy scent, especially after a rain, a promise of the fertile soil that defines this stretch of country. Mature gum trees, their bark a mosaic of ochre and grey, stand sentinel along the edges of paddocks, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper in the breeze. To the west, the broader Hunter Valley begins to unfurl, a hint of the vineyards and rolling hills that lie beyond, while the river itself, a glinting ribbon in the sunlight, carves its patient path through the terrain. The light at dusk often paints the sky in soft lavenders and oranges, casting long shadows that stretch across the fields, imbuing the scene with a quiet, settled character.
The history of Tenambit is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Hunter region, its early development spurred by the fertile river flats ideal for farming and grazing. For generations, this land has supported the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock, forming the backbone of the local economy. While the immediate surroundings are largely residential today, the echoes of its pastoral past remain, evident in the weathered fences and the enduring connection to the land. Neighbouring Maitland, a more established centre, offers a rich tapestry of heritage buildings and a bustling marketplace, drawing travellers seeking a taste of the region's history and its vibrant, contemporary life. The proximity to the river, a vital artery for centuries, continues to shape the character of Tenambit, offering a sense of place that is both grounded and connected to the wider Hunter landscape.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tenambit, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Tenambit, in the Maitland City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tenambit includes the postcode (2323), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Maitland City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Tenambit is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |