Stannum
NSW 2371 • New South Wales
About Stannum
Stannum is a small rural locality in the Tenterfield area of the New England plateau, situated approximately 600 kilometres from Sydney CBD. With a 2021 Census population of around 50 to 60 residents, it is a sparsely settled farming community. The locality covers approximately 74 square kilometres of grazing country on the high New England plateau near the Queensland border.
The nearest town of Tenterfield, approximately 25 kilometres away, provides essential services including shopping, schools, and healthcare for residents. Tenterfield is known as the Birthplace of Federation, where Sir Henry Parkes gave his famous speech in 1889. There is no public transport serving Stannum; a private vehicle is essential for all daily activities.
Stannum falls under postcode 2371 and is governed by the Tenterfield Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Page, while state elections fall under the Northern Tablelands electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2371
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2371 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2371; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular service — N/A N/A
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Car is essential; Tenterfield is nearest service centre
Rural locality with no local shops; car required for all errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Deepwater Public School ICSEA 960026734 5395 15 - 25 Young St
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Emmaville Central School ICSEA 88628 Park Road
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Tenterfield Local Government Area, which contains Stannum. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)