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Population
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 approximately 16,901 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 384 individuals (2.3%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 16,517. The population growth from June 2025 to May 2026 is inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,839 in June 2025 and an additional 462 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 222 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Tamworth - North has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%, outperforming the SA3 area. Recent population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 83.1% of overall population gains.
AreaSearch uses 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 employs 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 the years 2032 to 2041. Demographic trends indicate an above median population growth for national regional areas, with Tamworth - North projected to expand by 3,402 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 19.8% over the 16-year period.
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Development
Recent residential development output has been above average within Tamworth - North when compared nationally
Tamworth North has recorded approximately 93 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling 467 homes. As of FY26, 85 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.7 people per year have moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. New construction has been matching or outpacing demand, offering buyers more options while supporting population growth that could exceed current expectations.
The average expected construction cost of new properties is $329,000. This financial year, $39.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to the rest of NSW, Tamworth North has recorded somewhat elevated construction activity, with 20.0% more approvals per person over the past five years.
Recent construction comprises 68.0% detached dwellings and 32.0% attached dwellings, providing a mix of medium-density options across different price brackets. The location currently has approximately 213 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Tamworth North is projected to add 3,340 residents by 2041. Construction activity is maintaining pace with projected growth, but buyers may face growing competition as population increases.
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Development applications around Tamworth - North
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Infrastructure
Tamworth - North has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally
Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 projects that could impact the region. Notable projects 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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Tamworth Sports and Entertainment Precinct
A 341-hectare structure plan precinct on the southern edge of Tamworth, designed to support and grow major regional sports, equine and entertainment facilities. The precinct encloses the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC), the Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre (TRECC), the Northern Inland Centre of Sporting Excellence (NICSE) and the Longyard Golf Course. The flagship development is the Aquatic, Education and Health Centre of Excellence on Jack Smyth Drive, Hillvue. Originally budgeted at $45 million, the project's estimated cost has risen to around $57 million following a development application modification submitted in early 2026, with the increase attributed to construction industry escalation and pool contractor pricing. Funding includes $15 million from the NSW Government's Centre of Excellence Fund, $9 million from the Australian Government's Growing Regions Program, and a Council contribution that will be partly met through asset recycling. Council is working with preferred contractor Richard Crookes Constructions through an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) process, with enabling works to begin at the Hillvue site in coming months and a final budget, funding strategy and Design and Construct contract proposal expected to be considered by Council by June 2026. Stage 1 will deliver a 50 metre indoor pool with central swim wall and moveable floor, a 17 by 10 metre warm water pool, spa and sauna, accessible amenities, foyer, cafe, spectator seating, allied health rooms, education and meeting spaces, sports science testing lab, gym and parking, with a target opening in mid-2027. The precinct also establishes two Special Entertainment Precincts (SEPs) to support late-night live music and events in the Tamworth CBD and the Longyard area, and includes new road connections, an aquatic education hub, and medium-density housing along the western edge near Longyard Golf Course. Adoption of the wider Regional Structure Plan was deferred from December 2025 to 2026 to allow further community consultation on issues raised during exhibition.
Oxley Vale Neighbourhood Supermarket
Redevelopment of the existing 'Oxleyvale Superette' site (Lots A and B DP 161758) into a modern neighbourhood supermarket and liquor retail outlet. The project includes an integrated service station with eight refuelling bowsers, dedicated loading facilities, and associated car parking. Following the successful rezoning of the land to E1 Local Centre in 2024, the development supports local community growth and reduces travel distances for essential items for residents of Oxley Vale and the future Stratheden Estate.
Tamworth Regional Skywalk
A 1.5km 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 bridge across Scenic Road. Designed for accessibility, it provides a safe pedestrian alternative to the narrow Scenic Road. Construction reached a major milestone in late 2025 with the commencement of boardwalk assembly, with the project expected to become a premier regional tourist attraction offering views toward the Liverpool Ranges.
Goonoo Goonoo Commercial Precinct
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. The development will be anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket as part of a neighbourhood retail centre incorporating a chemist, GP, newsagent and bakery. Bulk earthworks across the entire site are complete and civil works (roads, sewerage and associated infrastructure) are progressing. Most lots in stages one and two are reportedly sold, with stage two (across from the AELEC on Jack Smyth Drive) ready to build first. Practical completion of stages one and two is targeted for mid-2026, with construction on individual lots commencing from registration in early 2026. The total investment is estimated at around 400 million dollars.
Rosary College Lifestyle Community
Transformation of the derelict Rosary College site into an over-50s lifestyle community featuring 158 dwellings with modern homes and comprehensive amenities. The land lease community will include a gym, sales office, sports lounge, activities room, multipurpose hall, and craft/library room. The development aims to provide low-maintenance living with modern homes for residents looking to downsize or join a vibrant new community at an affordable price. The site has been vacant since 2003 and has been an eyesore for the local community.
Tamworth Global Gateway Park
Tamworth Global Gateway Park is a 246-hectare, council-owned, master-planned enterprise and logistics park at Westdale, adjacent to Tamworth Regional Airport. The multi-stage project includes serviced industrial and commercial lots, internal access roads, trunk stormwater infrastructure, upgraded heavy vehicle access (including the Country Road and Oxley Highway roundabout), and a Qube-operated intermodal rail freight terminal. Early infrastructure works and stages 1-2 are substantially complete, most initial lots are sold or under contract, and further stages continue through the 2020s-2030s, driving regional economic growth and employment.
Goonoo Goonoo Road Upgrade
A $58.4 million upgrade of Goonoo Goonoo Road on the New England Highway to improve safety, traffic flow, and support regional growth. The priority northern section between Craigends Lane and Calala Lane will be upgraded first, including duplication to two lanes each direction, replacing the Calala Lane roundabout with traffic signals, adding turning lanes, and building new pedestrian infrastructure. The road serves over 20,000 motorists daily and is a critical freight link for the Tamworth region.
Child Care Facility
Construction of a new centre-based child care facility with the erection of a new structure to provide early childhood education and care services in the Hillvue area.
Employment
Tamworth - North ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance
Tamworth - North has an unemployment rate of 2.1% as of December 2025, with 9,334 residents employed. This rate is 1.8% below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in the area is 70.7%, compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%.
According to Census responses, 14.0% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The area specializes in health care & social assistance with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence with 2.0% employment compared to 5.3% regionally.
There are 0.7 workers per resident, indicating above-norm local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.0%, and employment declined by 1.3%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Tamworth - North's employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.
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Income
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis
AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows Tamworth - North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $57,092 and an average income of $66,786. These figures are slightly below national averages of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively for Regional NSW. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since June 2023, estimated median and average incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $62,984 and $73,678 respectively. According to Census 2021 income data, personal income ranks at the 54th percentile with a weekly income of $826, while household income sits at the 36th percentile. In terms of income distribution, 33.4% of the population (5,644 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which is similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 84.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 37th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.
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Housing
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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 79.6% houses and 20.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tamworth - North was at 30.6%, with the remainder being mortgaged (29.4%) or rented (40.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,543, below Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Tamworth - North was $320, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Tamworth - North's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Tamworth - North features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 36.1%, with lone person households at 32.9% and group households comprising 3.2%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
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Local Schools & Education
Tamworth - North shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist
The area's university qualification rate is 25.8%, higher than the SA3 average of 17.3%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 17.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are held by 36.9% of residents aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (26.8%).
Educational participation is high, with 30.4% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (11.5%), secondary education (7.9%), and tertiary education (3.5%).
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Tamworth - North has 359 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 100 routes, collectively facilitating 2,072 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 117 meters to the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most residents commute outward using cars, which remain the dominant mode at 94%. The area has an average vehicle ownership of 1.3 per dwelling, lower than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 14% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.
Service frequency averages 296 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately five weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.
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Transport Stops Detail
Health
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, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.
The area has a notable prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover stands at approximately 52% of the total population (~8,805 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 9.4 and 9.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 64.1% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents in Tamworth - North exhibit a higher-than-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 19.2% of residents aged 65 and over (3,248 people), lower than the 23.4% figure for Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with those of the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
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 had a cultural diversity below average, with 85.7% citizens, 87.1% born in Australia, and 90.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, making up 61.5%, compared to 55.9% regionally. Top ancestry groups were Australian (31.1%), English (28.5%), and Irish (8.9%).
Notably, Australian Aboriginal were overrepresented at 7.4% (vs 4.6% regionally), Vietnamese at 0.6% (vs 0.1%), and Lebanese at 0.3% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Tamworth - North's population is slightly younger than the national pattern
The median age in Tamworth - North is 37 years, which is lower than Regional NSW's average of 43 and close to the national average of 38. The age profile shows that individuals aged 25-34 are prominent, making up 15.2% of the population, while those aged 65-74 comprise 8.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 12.3% to 13.9%, and the 15-24 cohort has risen from 10.8% to 12.2%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group has decreased from 9.4% to 8.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 25-34 age cohort is expected to increase by 713 people (28%), reaching 3,274 from a base of 2,560. The 65-74 cohort is projected to grow modestly by 6%, adding 87 people.