Tamworth - North

Population growth drivers in Tamworth - North are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Tamworth - North's population is approximately 17,486 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 969 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,517. The growth was inferred from an estimated resident population of 16,835 in June 2024 and an additional 389 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 230 persons per square kilometer, indicating significant space per person and potential for further development. Tamworth - North's growth rate of 5.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (4.6%) and the Rest of NSW, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and utilising NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where necessary, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on demographic trends, an above median population growth is projected for national regional areas like Tamworth - North, which is expected to expand by 3,587 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 16.8% over the 17 years.

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 FY-26, 60 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. The average construction value of new properties is $329,000.

This financial year has seen $39.8 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating strong local business investment. Compared to the rest of NSW, Tamworth North records elevated construction activity, 20.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. Recent construction comprises 68.0% detached dwellings and 32.0% attached dwellings, offering a mix of housing options across price brackets.

The location 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 2,936 residents by 2041. Construction activity is maintaining pace with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as population increases.

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 this region. Notable initiatives include 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 - North ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Tamworth - North has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 2.0% as of September 2025. This is 1.8% lower than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Tamworth - North is 71.4%, compared to 61.5% in the Rest of NSW.

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 shows strong specialization in health care & social assistance with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence with 2.0% employment compared to 5.3% regionally.

As of the Census, there are 0.7 workers for each resident, indicating a higher than normal level of local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 0.2%, labour force increased by 0.6%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, the Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.5% and labour force contract by 0.1%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Tamworth - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Tamworth - North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $57,092 with an average level of $66,786. This is slightly lower than national averages which stood at $52,390 and $65,215 for Rest of NSW respectively during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.86% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates project median income to be approximately $62,150 and average income around $72,703 as of September 2025. Census data from 2021 indicates personal income ranks at the 54th percentile with a weekly income of $826, while household income sits at the 36th percentile. Income distribution shows that 33.4% of the population, equating to 5,840 individuals, fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which is slightly higher than the broader area where this cohort represents 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 84.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 37th 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consists of 79.6% houses and 20.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro NSW has 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tamworth - North is at 30.6%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (29.4%) or rented (40.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area is $1,543, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure in Tamworth - North is $320, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Tamworth - North's mortgage repayments are significantly lower at $1,543 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below 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 account for the remaining 36.1%, with lone person households at 32.9% and group households comprising 3.2% of the total. 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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 25.8%, exceeding the SA3 area average of 17.3%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 17.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 36.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - 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.

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 are served by 100 individual routes, providing a total of 2,072 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent accessibility to these stops, with an average distance of 117 meters to the nearest one. The area is primarily residential, with most residents commuting outward using cars as the dominant mode at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, lower than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 14% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 296 trips per day 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.

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 according to AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover stands at approximately 52% of the total population (~9,110 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues (9.4%) and asthma (9.2%). A total of 64.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Rest of NSW. Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 19.4% of residents aged 65 and over (3,395 people), lower than the 23.0% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 has a cultural diversity below average, with 85.7% citizens, 87.1% born in Australia, and 90.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion here at 61.5%, compared to 55.9% across Rest of NSW. Top ancestry groups are Australian (31.1%), English (28.5%), and Irish (8.9%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation is higher at 7.4% vs regional 4.6%. Vietnamese and Lebanese representations also diverge: Vietnamese at 0.6% vs 0.1%, Lebanese at 0.3% vs 0.2%.

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

The median age in Tamworth - North is 37 years, which is lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 and close to the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 25-34 are prominent at 15.3%, while those aged 65-74 comprise a smaller proportion at 8.6%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of the population aged 35-44 has increased from 12.3% to 13.8%, while the percentage of individuals aged 65-74 has decreased from 9.4% to 8.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the age cohort of 25-34 will increase by 707 people (26%), reaching a total of 3,392 individuals. Meanwhile, the age cohort of 55-64 is projected to grow by a modest 1%, adding 22 people to its current count.