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North Tamworth

NSW 2340 · Tamworth Regional

6,273 (2021) → 6,359 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Tamworth Regional local government area (est. 65,725 residents)

49
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,273
Population
$604K
Median house (2025)
39
Safety score
46
Transport score

North Tamworth is a stable suburb in Tamworth Regional, NSW 2340, about 314km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $604K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 46/100, and is about 186km inland. North Tamworth has an overall score of 49/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 39/100.

313.6 km
To Sydney CBD
186.4 km
To coast
$500/wk
Median rent (house)
2.8 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,273
Population
38
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Tamworth Regional LGA population (est. 2025)65,725
Median household income (weekly)$1,463
vs NSW median-20.9%
Bachelor degree or higher33.7%
Born in Australia77.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,695 / 69 / 661

Top countries of birth: India (2.42%), England (1.51%), Nepal (1.43%), Philippines (1.39%), Vietnam (0.94%)

Top languages: Nepali (1.47%), Vietnamese (1.02%), Punjabi (0.94%), Mandarin (0.89%), Malayalam (0.86%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$604K+4.3%
Median house (2025)
$478K+63.9%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$500 / $360 wk
Rental yield (house)4.3%
Days on market (house)30 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

39
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

26
Break & enter dwelling414/100k
9
Steal from dwelling143/100k
22
Motor vehicle theft351/100k
35
Domestic assault558/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
21
Non-domestic assault335/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 403 (all categories, latest year)6,424 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

61

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

24
Within 10km4 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
3
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 927 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Calrossy Anglican SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1070
  • McCarthy Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 993
  • Calrossy Anglican School - Simpson House CampusSecondary · Independent
  • Calrossy Anglican School - William Cowper CampusCombined · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Oxley High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 937
  • Tamworth Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1003
  • Oxley Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 892
  • Tamworth West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 912
  • Parry SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 787
  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 993
  • Calrossy Anglican School - Tangara CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.5km
  • St Nicholas' Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1047
  • Bullimbal SchoolCombined · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 862
  • Tamworth High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 861
  • Tamworth South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 837
  • Peel High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 841

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

46
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationTamworth (2.8 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

32.0°C
Summer max
16.5°C
Winter max
670mm
Rainfall/yr
7.8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

31 in suburbSupermarkets
66 in suburbCafes/Rest.
99 in suburbParks
22 in suburbPlaygrounds
11 in suburbPools
41 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
33 in suburbGPs
33 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
5012 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalTamworth Rural Referral Hospital (1.3 km)
Nearest vet19.5 km
Nearest airportTamworth (8.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

43

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

4
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
50
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

12

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

9
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
3
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

13

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
2
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

11

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.16

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

2

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
Long Day Care
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.16

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.34%
Projected population 20416,785
Projected households 20412,723

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Tamworth Regional

Tamworth$935K64transportTamindaData not available46transportEast Tamworth$725K64transportOxley Vale$615K0transportDaruka$1.38M0transportSouth Tamworth$506K46transport

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Frequently asked questions about North Tamworth

Is North Tamworth safe?

North Tamworth has a residential safety score of 39/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,424 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in North Tamworth?

In North Tamworth, the median house price is $604K and the median unit price is $478K. Median weekly house rent is $500.

How far is North Tamworth from Sydney CBD?

North Tamworth is about 313.6 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in North Tamworth?

North Tamworth has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1032 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in North Tamworth?

North Tamworth has a transport score of 46/100.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.