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Tamworth - North has an estimated 17,046 residents, up 3.2% since the 2021 Census, with 6 projects tracked in Tamworth - North.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The Tamworth - North Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 310 kilometres north from Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at around 17,046 as of Aug 2026, an increase of 529 people (3.2%) since the 2021 Census, when 16,517 people were recorded. This estimate reflects the ABS ERP of 16,839 as of June 2025 and 581 Validated New Addresses since the Census date.
Tamworth - North combines a notable healthcare employment base with strong service amenity, an above-average renting population and a strong semi-detached presence. Its average household size is low, and it has an elevated proportion of residents aged 85 and over. The area shows strong population expansion and exceptionally high sales activity relative to its population size. Residents include a high proportion of elderly people, many of whom live alone.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Tamworth - North Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 310 kilometres north from Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at around 17,046 as of Aug 2026, an increase of 529 people (3.2%) since the 2021 Census, when 16,517 people were recorded. This estimate reflects the ABS ERP of 16,839 as of June 2025 and 581 Validated New Addresses since the Census date.
Tamworth - North combines a notable healthcare employment base with strong service amenity, an above-average renting population and a strong semi-detached presence. Its average household size is low, and it has an elevated proportion of residents aged 85 and over. The area shows strong population expansion and exceptionally high sales activity relative to its population size. Residents include a high proportion of elderly people, many of whom live alone.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 13,420 in 2001 and 16,839 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 17,046 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 14.5%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 33.4%.
Tamworth - North ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for sales activity and the 81st for population growth.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Tamworth - North is $518 a week, up 9.1% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 11% below Regional NSW. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 4.0%.
11% below Regional NSW on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $352 in 2017, $546 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $257 in 2017, $396 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Bligh Street, North Tamworth NSW 2340 | $800,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 83 Valley Drive, East Tamworth NSW 2340 | $187,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 11 Borrowdale Close, North Tamworth NSW 2340 | $790,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 52 Manilla Road, Oxley Vale NSW 2340 | $730,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 7 Riverview Street, North Tamworth NSW 2340 | $630,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 3 Brolga Crescent, Oxley Vale NSW 2340 | $720,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 37 Carthage Street, North Tamworth NSW 2340 | $660,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 318 Armidale Road, East Tamworth NSW 2340 | $640,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 3 Railway Street, Nemingha NSW 2340 | $750,000 | 21 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 22 Muscat Close, North Tamworth NSW 2340 | $920,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 45 residential sales recorded since 12 Aug 2026 (the latest settled 28 Sep 2026), newest first. The median of these 45, houses and units together, was $725,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to September 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $518 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +9.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 4.0% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $706k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $450k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $725,000 | Median of the 45 most recent residential sales, settled 12 Aug 2026 to 28 Sep 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $546 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +8.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $396 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +6.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 4.1% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 4.6% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Tamworth - Gunnedah | $488 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Tamworth - Gunnedah, over 12 months | +9.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, New England and North West | $453 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, New England and North West, over 12 months | +8.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional NSW | $580 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional NSW, over 12 months | +6.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 268 tracked applications: 132 approved, 49 under assessment, 87 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 6 projects in Tamworth - North (3 under construction) and 91 more in the surrounding area.
A 1.47km elevated walking platform rising 120m through the tree canopy from Endeavour Drive to Oxley Scenic Lookout. The structure includes three viewing platforms, two rest areas, and a 20-metre enclosed pedestrian bridge across Scenic Road. Designed for accessibility, it provides a safe pedestrian alternative to the narrow Scenic Road.
Replacement of aging water infrastructure in East Tamworth, focusing on watermain renewal along Hall Street between Lancaster Avenue and Rosedale Avenue. Part of Council's Strategic Asset Renewal Program to enhance water supply reliability and reduce maintenance costs from aging infrastructure failures.
Major pavement rehabilitation of 2.5 kilometres of Carthage Street, one of East Tamworth's busiest roads. The project includes road surface renewal, kerb and gutter replacement, stormwater improvements, safety enhancements including turning lanes at the White Street intersection, a wombat crossing near St Nicholas' Primary School, median traffic islands…
Redevelopment of the existing site into a modern neighbourhood supermarket, liquor retail outlet, and integrated service station. Following the successful rezoning of the land to E1 Local Centre under the Tamworth Regional LEP 2010 Phase 1 Review, the development supports local community growth and reduces travel distances for residents of Oxley Vale.
A 3.7km long and 3.0m wide shared path for pedestrians and cyclists connecting Calala to Tamworth CBD via Campbell Road and the heritage-listed King George V Avenue of Memorial English Oaks. The path will create a family-friendly active transport route through the Peel River flood plain, enabling a 14.7km recreational loop.
A 218-dwelling manufactured housing estate designed as a land lease community for the over-50s population. The development includes a large community clubhouse with a library, games room, kitchen, bar, and consultation rooms, alongside recreational facilities such as a gym, outdoor pool, pickleball and tennis courts, and a bowling green.
The Australian and NSW governments are delivering a 58.4 million AUD upgrade of Goonoo Goonoo Road on the New England Highway in Tamworth. The preferred first stage is the northern section between Craigends Lane and Calala Lane, including duplication to two lanes in each direction, replacement of the Calala Lane roundabout with traffic signals, new turning…
Eagle View Estate is a staged master-planned residential subdivision in Moore Creek delivered by MAAS Group Properties. The estate delivers approximately 255 large residential lots ranging from 1000 sqm to 2800 sqm with modern rural infrastructure and scenic valley outlooks.
Tamworth Global Gateway Park is a 246-hectare, master-planned enterprise and logistics park at Westdale, adjacent to Tamworth Regional Airport. The multi-stage project features serviced industrial lots, upgraded heavy vehicle road access, and a Qube-operated intermodal rail freight terminal with direct links to Port Botany.
A new public preschool is being delivered at Hillvue Public School as part of the NSW Government's $769 million program to build 100 new public preschools co-located with primary schools across NSW.
Construction of a new single-storey, purpose-built child care centre at 355 Goonoo Goonoo Road, Hillvue, Tamworth. The approved development will cater for up to 150 children across six classrooms, with a large outdoor play area, two undercover play areas, and a dedicated arts and activity room on a 3,000 sqm site.
A 52-hectare (130-acre) major retail and light industrial precinct at the southern gateway to Tamworth, located 4 km south of the CBD and fronting the New England Highway. The precinct is the last remaining E3-zoned land within Tamworth's Longyard large format retail district, currently subdivided into 41 lots across four stages.
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Estimated completion year of the 48 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2023 1, 2024 0, 2025 0, 2026 14, 2027 17, 2028 8, 2029 1, 2030 3, 2031 0, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 2, 2035 2. 29 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 268 substantial development applications lodged in and around Tamworth - North over the past 5 years, 202 in the last 12 months; 49 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 3, 2022 26, 2023 15, 2024 13, 2025 18, 2026 (to Oct) 193.
Key application 20-26 Bligh Street, North Tamworth Commercial | $22m | 2 storeys Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 268 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 202 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 6.3 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 106 | ABS building approvals | 81st percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 132 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 49 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Tamworth - North SA2 include: Tamworth Regional Skywalk (Construction); East Tamworth Watermain Replacement (Construction); Carthage Street Rehabilitation (Construction); Calala to CBD Recreational Path (Planning); and Oxley Vale Neighbourhood Supermarket (Under Assessment). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Tamworth - North SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Education & Training, and Transport & Logistics, among others.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, recent residential development output has been above average within Tamworth - North when compared nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Tamworth - North SA2 area has seen 202 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Tamworth - North SA2's current population of 17,046 has been supported by 106 approvals on average over recent years.
The Tamworth - North SA2 has seen 6.3 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 5.7 approvals in Regional NSW. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 179 people in the Tamworth - North SA2, compared to one for every 183 in Regional NSW.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Tamworth - North SA2's approval levels have been slightly above the yearly average of 106, showing modest growth in recent years.
Over the past five years, the population in the Tamworth - North SA2 has grown by approximately 322 people, while 528 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 0.6 people added for each new dwelling approval. This low ratio indicates housing supply is outpacing population growth, potentially creating market oversupply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,046 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +3.2% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 224 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 34th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 16,517 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 529 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | 0.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 76.04 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Tamworth - North SA2 was estimated to be approximately 17,046 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 16,839 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The tamworth - north sa2 has added approximately 529 people and shown a 3.20% increase from the 16,517 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Tamworth - North SA2 is estimated at 224 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Tamworth - North SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.1% per annum.
Population growth in the Tamworth - North SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (83.1%), Natural increase (16.9%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 83.1% of overall population gains.
Tamworth - North's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 40th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 19.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 26.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 48.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 38 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 6.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 13.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 12.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 14.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 14.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 10.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 10.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 8.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 7.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 3.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Tamworth - North SA2 at 38 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 38 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 38 years as at August 2026, Tamworth - North is 5 years younger than the Regional NSW 2021 Census average (43 years) and equal to the national Census average.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Tamworth - North SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 14.5% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Tamworth - North SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 8.7% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the Tamworth - North SA2 is broadly in line with Regional NSW.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 19.8% of the population in the Tamworth - North SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 19.7% of the population in the Tamworth - North SA2 as at August 2026.
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $60,335 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 56th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $70,923 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,513 | 2021 Census, weekly | 36th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $826 | 2021 Census, weekly | 54th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 16.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,985 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 25.8% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Tamworth - North SA2 is approximately $64,184. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $60,335.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Tamworth - North SA2 is approximately $75,448. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $70,923.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Tamworth - North SA2 is approximately $64,184 compared to $59,289 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $60,335 and $55,733 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Tamworth - North SA2 is approximately $75,448 compared to $73,521 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $70,923 and $69,112 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Tamworth - North SA2's households (~33.4% / 2,135 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Tamworth - North SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 33.4% of households. In comparison, Regional NSW's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 29.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Tamworth - North SA2 is $1,513/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Tamworth - North SA2 is $1,985/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Tamworth - North SA2 is $826/wk.
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-24 reveals that income in the Tamworth - North SA2 is approximately average nationally, with the median assessed at $60,335 while the average income stands at $70,923. This contrasts to Regional NSW's figures of a median income of $55,733 and an average income of $69,112. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $64,184 (median) and $75,448 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Tamworth - North SA2 is $5,548 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The tamworth - north sa2's disposable income is $5,548 compared to $5,252 for Regional NSW, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch assessment positions Tamworth - North ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 70.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 9,035 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 18,625 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 9,329 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Tamworth - North SA2 has approximately 9,035 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 3.2%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Tamworth - North SA2 stands at 3.2%, which is 1.0 percentage points below Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Tamworth - North SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (23.1% of employment), education & training (10.4%), and retail trade (9.7%). Other significant employers include manufacturing and accommodation & food.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Tamworth - North SA2 has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Tamworth - North SA2 is 70.4%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Regional NSW average of 60.6%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The tamworth - north sa2 shows notable specialisation in health care & social assistance, which employs 23.1% of the local workforce compared to 16.9% across Regional NSW. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The tamworth - north sa2's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 17.0% growth, ranking 2nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Tamworth - North shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 17.9% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 5.1% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 25.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 26.8% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.8% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 10.1% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 37.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 30.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 3.5% | 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 11.5% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 7.9% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
25.8% of people aged 15 and over in the Tamworth - North SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Regional NSW.
37.3% of people aged 15 and over in the Tamworth - North SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.1% in Regional NSW.
The tamworth - north sa2 ranks in the 44th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Tamworth - North SA2 are: Certificate (26.8%), Bachelor Degree (17.9%), Advanced Diploma (10.1%).
30.4% of the population in the Tamworth - North SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 11.5% in primary school, 7.9% in secondary school, 3.5% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Tamworth - North SA2 is 986, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 9 schools within the Tamworth - North SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 4,979 students.
The tamworth - north sa2 includes 4 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 1 combined school.
Tamworth - North features high concentrations of lone person households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.3 people | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 32.9% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 25.2% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 25.9% | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 11.7% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 3.2% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 6,385 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 6,589 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 63.9% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.8 per family | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Tamworth - North SA2 had 6,385 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 3.2% to an estimated 6,589 households today.
The average household size in the Tamworth - North SA2 is 2.3 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional NSW and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 63.9% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (32.9%), group households (3.2%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 4,080 family households, couples with children account for 25.2% of all households, couples without children at home 25.9%, and single parent families 11.7%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional NSW, the Tamworth - North SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the Tamworth - North SA2 have an average of 1.8 children, matching the Regional NSW average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 43.8% of the adult population are currently married, while 35.3% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 34.3% never married across Regional NSW.
Single-person households represent 32.9% of all households in the Tamworth - North SA2, similar to the average for Regional NSW of 27.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 3.2% of households, in line with the Regional NSW average of 3.3%.
Tamworth - North ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 12.9% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 9.9% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 90.1% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 85.7% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 87.1% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 7.4% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
Tamworth - North was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 85.7% of its population being citizens, 87.1% born in Australia, and 90.1% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Tamworth - North was found to be Christianity, which makes up 61.5% of people in Tamworth - North. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Tamworth - North are Australian, comprising 31.1% of the population, English, comprising 28.5% of the population, and Irish, comprising 8.9% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is notably overrepresented at 7.4% of Tamworth - North (vs 4.6% across Regional NSW), Vietnamese at 0.6% (vs 0.1%) and Lebanese at 0.3% (vs 0.2%).
12.9% of the Tamworth - North SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.0% across Regional NSW.
9.9% of the population in the Tamworth - North SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.1% in Regional NSW.
7.4% of the Tamworth - North SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW.
85.7% of the Tamworth - North SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 89.2% in Regional NSW.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Tamworth - North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 40.0% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 30.6% | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 79.6% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,543 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 29.4% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 16.1% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $320 | 2021 Census, weekly | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 21.2% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 55th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 23.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 44th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
In the Tamworth - North SA2, 30.6% of homes are owned outright, 29.4% are owned with a mortgage, and 40.0% are rented.
According to the latest data, 79.6% of dwellings in the Tamworth - North SA2 are houses.
In the Tamworth - North SA2, 3.5% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 16.1% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Tamworth - North SA2 stands at 30.6%, compared to 39.6% in Regional NSW.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Tamworth - North SA2 is $1,543, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Tamworth - North SA2 is $1,008, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Tamworth - North SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 23.5% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 21.2% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Tamworth - North SA2 is 0.7, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Tamworth - North SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 23.5% of income on repayments (vs 27.9% in Regional NSW), while renters spend 21.2% of income on rent (vs 23.0% in Regional NSW).
The dwelling mix in the Tamworth - North SA2 consists of 79.6% detached houses, 16.1% semi-detached dwellings, 3.5% apartments, and 0.8% other dwelling types.
Housing in Tamworth - North consumes approximately 15.4% of median household income ($6,551 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Tamworth - North show attached dwellings contributing 30% of approvals compared to 20% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 70% of applications versus 80% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Health performance in Tamworth - North is well below the national average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 52.7% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 44th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 64.1% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 7.6% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 73.1% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.8% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
Around 52.7% of people in the Tamworth - North SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 52.2% in Regional NSW.
In the Tamworth - North SA2, 7.6% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.8% of people in Regional NSW require similar assistance.
9.2% of people in the Tamworth - North SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional NSW is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 4.4% of the Tamworth - North SA2 population, while in Regional NSW, 4.7% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
4.3% of people in the Tamworth - North SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional NSW,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Tamworth - North SA2, 52.7% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional NSW sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 52.2%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 55 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 55th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 362 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 97th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 1,290 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 39th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 47 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 105 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.3 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 14.0% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 362 public transport stops within the Tamworth - North SA2.
The Tamworth - North SA2 has 1,290 weekly trips across 105 routes, averaging 184 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 116 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 679 m away and the nearest school 817 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 362 stops nearby, 1,290 weekly trips, access rating 55 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 78 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 78th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 679 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 817 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest dentist | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 2.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 2.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 2.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 2.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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06About this profile
Where the figures come from, downloads and nearby areas.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, recent residential development output has been above average within Tamworth - North when compared nationally.
Tamworth - North ranks in the 51st percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Tamworth - North's affordable property market has recorded 569 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 85% residential, 4% commercial and 12% vacant land transactions.
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 slightly younger than the national pattern.
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch assessment positions Tamworth - North ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance.
Tamworth - North shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist.
Tamworth - North features high concentrations of lone person households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Regional NSW.
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 is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Regional NSW.
Health performance in Tamworth - North is well below the national average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Tamworth - North has an estimated 17,046 residents, up 3.2% since the 2021 Census, with 6 projects tracked in Tamworth - North.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Tamworth - North.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Sep 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (110041203). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Tamworth - North from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Tamworth - North with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
