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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
North Tamworth is a stable suburb in Tamworth Regional, NSW 2340, about 314km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $691K 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2340 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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 March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 927 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Calrossy Anglican SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1079
- McCarthy Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 991
- Calrossy Anglican School - Simpson House CampusSecondary · Independent
- Calrossy Anglican School - William Cowper CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Oxley High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 936
- Tamworth Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 997
- Oxley Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 870
- Tamworth West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 908
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1003
- St Nicholas' Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1042
- Bullimbal SchoolCombined · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 870
- Parry SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 753
- Tamworth High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 860
- Tamworth South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 828
- Peel High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 831
- St Edward's Primary School, Robert Street campusPrimary · Catholic · 5.4km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 5,659 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in North Tamworth?
In North Tamworth, the median house price is $691K and the median unit price is $511K. Median weekly house rent is $520.
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 1035 (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.