Tamworth - North
Statistical Area - sa2

Tamworth - North lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Tamworth - North's population is around 17,279 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 762 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,517 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,955 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 386 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 227 persons per square kilometer. Tamworth - North's growth rate of 4.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's growth rate of 4.1%. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest population numbers, an above median population growth is projected for the area, with an expected expansion of 3,587 persons by 2041, reflecting an increase of 18.2% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Tamworth - North when compared nationally

Tamworth North has received approximately 93 residential property approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 467 homes. By June 2026, 36 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.7 people per year moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

The average expected construction cost of new properties is $514,000. In FY-26, commercial approvals valued at $39.8 million have been registered, indicating strong local business investment. Compared to the rest of NSW, Tamworth North has seen 20% more construction per person over the past five years, balancing buyer choice with property value support.

Recent construction consists of 68% detached dwellings and 32% attached dwellings, offering a range of medium-density options across different price brackets. The area currently has approximately 213 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market. Future projections estimate that Tamworth North will add 3,143 residents by 2041. Construction pace is keeping up with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as population grows.

Tamworth - North has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 26thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include the Tamworth Regional Skywalk, East Tamworth Watermain Replacement, Carthage Street Rehabilitation, and Calala to CBD Recreational Path. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Tamworth - North performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Tamworth North has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 1.7% as of June 2025. This is lower than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%.

The area experienced employment growth of 3.5% over the past year. As of June 2025, there are 9,495 residents in work with a workforce participation rate of 59.7%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The area shows strong specialization in health care & social assistance with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 2.0% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.7, indicating above-normal local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.5%, labour force increased by 3.2%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, the Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.1% while unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May 2025, project national growth rates of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Tamworth North's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 14.2% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022. Tamworth - North had a median taxpayer income of $54,571 and an average income of $65,743. These figures are slightly above the national averages of $49,459 and $62,998 respectively for Rest of NSW. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $61,452 (median) and $74,033 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, personal income ranks at the 54th percentile ($826 weekly), while household income is at the 37th percentile. Income distribution shows that 33.4% of the population falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, which aligns with the broader area's cohort representation of 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 38th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Tamworth - North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Tamworth - North's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 79.6% houses and 20.4% other dwellings like semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This contrasts with Non-Metro NSW's structure of 89.5% houses and 10.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tamworth - North stood at 30.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.4% and rented ones at 40.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,543, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,500. The median weekly rent in Tamworth - North was $320, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $300. Nationally, Tamworth - North's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,543 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $320 compared to the national figure of $375.

Tamworth - North features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 63.9% of all households, including 25.2% couples with children, 25.9% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 36.1%, with lone person households at 32.9% and group households making up 3.2%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Tamworth - North shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

Tamworth - North has a higher university qualification rate of 25.8% compared to the SA3 area average of 17.3%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 17.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 36.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 26.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.5% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 3.5% pursuing tertiary education. There are nine schools operating within Tamworth - North, educating approximately 4,979 students. The area has balanced educational opportunities with an ICSEA score of 986. It includes four primary, four secondary, and one K-12 school. As an education hub, it offers 28.8 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 16.5, attracting students from surrounding communities.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis in Tamworth - North shows 334 active transport stops operating. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 104 individual routes serving these stops, collectively providing 1,350 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 120 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 192 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately four weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Tamworth - North is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Tamworth - North faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent among both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is higher than average at approximately 52% (~9,054 people), compared to Rest of NSW's 50.0%.

Mental health issues affect 9.4%, while asthma impacts 9.2% of residents. 64.1% report no medical ailments, slightly above the Rest of NSW average of 63.4%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.4% (3,355 people). Health outcomes among seniors are largely aligned with the general population's health profile.

Tamworth - North ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Tamworth-North, surveyed in August 2016, showed low cultural diversity with 85.7% citizens, 87.1% born in Australia, and 90.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated Tamworth-North at 61.5%, slightly below Rest of NSW's 63.6%. Ancestry-wise, Australians topped at 31.1%, followed by English at 28.5% and Irish at 8.9%.

Notably, Australian Aboriginals were higher at 7.4% (regional: 9.4%), Vietnamese at 0.6% (regional: 0.3%) and Lebanese at 0.3% (regional: 0.1%).

Tamworth - North's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Tamworth - North is 37 years, which is lower than the Rest of NSW average of 43 and close to the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 25-34 are prominent at 15.3%, while those aged 65-74 are smaller in number at 8.6% compared to the Rest of NSW. Between 2021 and the present, the population aged 35-44 has grown from 12.3% to 13.8%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group has decreased from 9.4% to 8.6%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Tamworth - North's age structure. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase by 739 people (28%) from 2,652 to 3,392. Meanwhile, the 55-64 age cohort grows modestly by 3% (43 people).