What suburb is postcode 2026?

Tamarama is the primary suburb with postcode 2026 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Tamarama is the main locality.

Which local government area is Tamarama in?

Tamarama (2026) is located in the Waverley local government area in New South Wales.

What data does Stickybeak show for Tamarama?

Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Tamarama (2026) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).

Is Tamarama flood prone?

Flood risk varies street by street in Tamarama. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.

What are the best schools near Tamarama?

The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Tamarama (2026), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.

Is Tamarama (2026) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?

The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Tamarama (2026). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.

How is Tamarama changing?

The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Tamarama (2026) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Tamarama 2026 suburb insights

Postcode 2026 covers Tamarama, a residential suburb within the Waverley local government area of New South Wales. Stickybeak analyses Tamarama across four dimensions that matter to buyers: affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle quality (school catchments, childcare, walkability, and CBD commute times), risk factors (flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, air quality, and traffic volume), and suburb momentum (development pipeline, price trajectory over time, and ABS demographic data). The section navigation at the top of the page lets you jump directly to any part of the analysis. All figures are sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and refreshed as new data is published.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Can I afford Tamarama?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Tamarama? Based on the suburb median of $2,300,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment

$11,353/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income

57.9%

Stretch

Loan assumptions

$1,840,000 loan

20% deposit ($460,000)

30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 58% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income

Tamarama57.9%

Sydney median income126.6%

30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

Nearby suburbs with lower medians

Still looking? These suburbs are closer to reach.

Bondi 2026$1,404,50035% RTI Rose Bay 2029$1,875,00047% RTI Bondi Junction 2022$1,720,00043% RTI

Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.

Can I afford Tamarama?

Rental market in Tamarama

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 413 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed

$1,000per week

Sep 2025 · 413 bonds lodged

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Bellevue Hill2023

$930▼$70

1.8 km away

Rose Bay2029

$900▼$100

1.8 km away

Bronte2024

$968▼$32

1.9 km away

Bondi Junction2022

$1,150▲$150

2.1 km away

NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Tamarama

FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW

04:11 AEST

Randwick station · 5.4 km from centroid

12-month median: AQI 31 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants

nearest station

PM2.5i

6.9µg/m³

24-hr avg

PM10i

23.0µg/m³

24-hr avg

NO₂i

0.2pphm

1hr reading

AQI · last 12 months · daily mean

Randwick station · 365 daily points

Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.

View dealbreakers as a standalone report →

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2026

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2026. Expected back by Q3 2026.

How might Tamarama change?

Investor activity in Tamarama

2026 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

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Also in Waverley

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Waverley postcodes, or explore the full Waverley suburb index.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2026?: Tamarama is the primary suburb with postcode 2026 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Tamarama is the main locality.
Which local government area is Tamarama in?: Tamarama (2026) is located in the Waverley local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Tamarama?: Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Tamarama (2026) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Tamarama flood prone?: Flood risk varies street by street in Tamarama. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Tamarama?: The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Tamarama (2026), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Tamarama (2026) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?: The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Tamarama (2026). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Tamarama changing?: The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Tamarama (2026) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Tamarama in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Tamarama 2026: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Waverley suburb index to compare nearby options.