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 August 2025. This reflects an increase of 762 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,517 people. The change was 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, as 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 growth is projected for national regional areas, with Tamworth - North expected to expand by 3,587 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 18.2% 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 approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 467 homes. As of FY26, 36 approvals have been recorded. The average population increase per dwelling built in Tamworth North between FY21 and FY25 was 0.7 people per year. This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more buying options while supporting population growth.

The average construction value of new properties is $514,000. In FY26, 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 20.0% more construction per person over the past five years, balancing buyer choices and supporting property values.

Recent construction consists of 68.0% detached dwellings and 32.0% attached dwellings, offering a mix of medium-density options across various price brackets. The area has approximately 213 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market. Future projections estimate Tamworth North to add 3,143 residents by 2041. Construction pace is keeping up with projected growth, although buyers may face increasing competition as the population grows.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects likely impacting the area. Key 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 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 below 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, 9,495 residents are employed, with a workforce participation rate of 59.7%, compared to the Rest of NSW's 56.4%. 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 higher than the regional level.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence, with only 2.0% of residents employed in this sector compared to the regional average of 5.3%. There is a ratio of 0.7 workers for each resident, indicating ample local employment opportunities. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 3.5%, while labour force grew by 3.2%, leading to a unemployment rate decrease of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.1% during this period. State-level data for NSW as of Sep-25 shows employment contracted by 0.41%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Tamworth - North's employment mix suggests local growth could be 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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Tamworth - North had a median income among taxpayers of $54,571 with the average level standing at $65,743. This is just above the national average and compares to levels of $49,459 and $62,998 across Rest of NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $60,356 (median) and $72,712 (average) as of March 2025. Census 2021 income data shows personal income ranks at the 54th percentile ($826 weekly), while household income sits at the 37th percentile. Looking at income distribution, 33.4% of the population (5,771 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 38th percentile and 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, consisted of 79.6% houses and 20.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 89.5% houses and 10.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tamworth - North stood at 30.6%, with mortgaged properties at 29.4% and rented dwellings 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 figure 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 substantially 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 comprise 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 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

The area's educational profile is distinguished regionally with university qualification rates at 25.8% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA3 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 prominent with 36.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (26.8%).

Educational participation is high at 30.4%, comprising 11.5% in primary, 7.9% in secondary, and 3.5% in tertiary education. Tamworth - North operates a robust network of 9 schools educating approximately 4,979 students, with balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 986). The school mix includes 4 primary, 4 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. Functioning as an education hub, the area provides 28.8 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 16.5, attracting students from surrounding communities. Note: for schools with 'n/a' enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Transport analysis shows 334 active stops operating in Tamworth - North. These include a mix of train and bus services. They are served by 104 individual routes, offering 1,350 weekly passenger trips combined.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent; residents are 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 stop on average.

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 health data. Both younger and older age groups have a high prevalence of common health conditions.

The area has approximately 9,054 residents, with about 52% having private health cover, compared to the Rest of NSW's average of 50%. Mental health issues affect 9.4% of residents, while asthma impacts 9.2%. About 64.1% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than the Rest of NSW's 63.4%. The area has a senior population of 19.4%, totaling 3,355 people. Health outcomes among seniors are similar to those of 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 lower cultural diversity, with 85.7% citizens, 87.1% born in Australia, and 90.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion, at 61.5%, compared to 63.6% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (31.1%), English (28.5%), and Irish (8.9%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal (7.4%) and Vietnamese (0.6%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages, while Lebanese (0.3%) is slightly higher than the regional average of 0.1%.

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

The median age in Tamworth - North is 37 years, significantly 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 percentage (8.6%) compared to Rest of NSW. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 35-44 has increased from 12.3% to 13.8%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group has decreased from 9.4% to 8.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Tamworth - North's age structure. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase by 739 people (28%), reaching 3,392 from the current 2,652. Meanwhile, the 55-64 age cohort is expected to grow modestly by 3% (43 people).