South Tamworth
NSW 2340 · Tamworth Regional
6,621 (2021) → 6,948 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.
South Tamworth is a stable suburb in Tamworth Regional, NSW 2340, about 308km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $523K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 46/100, and is about 185km inland. South Tamworth has an overall score of 50/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2340 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (0.95%), Philippines (0.94%), England (0.85%), China (0.66%), India (0.63%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (1.04%), Mandarin (0.95%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.74%), Tagalog (0.57%), Punjabi (0.35%)
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 930 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Edward's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 956
- Bullimbal SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 870
- Tamworth High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 860
- Tamworth South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 828
- Parry SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 753
- St Edward's Primary School, Robert Street campusPrimary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Hillvue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 761
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1003
- Tamworth West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 908
- Peel High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 831
- St Nicholas' Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1042
- Carinya Christian School TamworthCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1034
- Tamworth Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 997
- Liberty CollegePrimary · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 897
- Calrossy Anglican School - Simpson House CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.9km
- Westdale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 870
- McCarthy Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.2kmICSEA 991
- Oxley High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 936
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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 South Tamworth
Is South Tamworth safe?
South Tamworth has a residential safety score of 5/100, 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 21,281 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in South Tamworth?
In South Tamworth, the median house price is $523K and the median unit price is $335K. Median weekly house rent is $520.
How far is South Tamworth from Sydney CBD?
South Tamworth is about 308.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in South Tamworth?
South Tamworth has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 853 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in South Tamworth?
South Tamworth has a transport score of 46/100.