Tennyson is a semi-rural

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. In the , Tennyson recorded a population of 379.

Landmarks

Tennyson is home to Tennyson Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, part of the NSW Rural Fire Service.NSW Rural Fire Service
/ref> The Tennyson Bush Fire Brigade shed is the only community building in Tennyson, and hence is a community meeting point for the Tennyson Water Scheme and, on occasion, parliamentary elections.

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