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Tamworth - West has an estimated 6,697 residents, up 11.7% since the 2021 Census, with 98 projects tracked in the area around Tamworth - West.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The Tamworth - West Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 308 kilometres north of the Sydney CBD. As of Aug 2026, AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 6,697, an increase of 699 people (11.7%) from the 5,998 recorded at the 2021 Census. This change is derived from the estimated resident population (ERP) of 6,508 published by the ABS as of June 2025, together with 489 validated new addresses added since the Census date. Population growth has been moderate. The area has a high proportion of children and teenagers, a notable share of residents aged 15 to 24, and a pronounced share of children aged 0 to 4. Renting is above average, and detached houses are strongly represented.
Economically, manufacturing employment is elevated and retail trade employment is substantial. Education levels are generally lower, and incomes sit in the lower quartile. Sales volumes are significantly above average relative to population.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Tamworth - West Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 308 kilometres north of the Sydney CBD. As of Aug 2026, AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 6,697, an increase of 699 people (11.7%) from the 5,998 recorded at the 2021 Census. This change is derived from the estimated resident population (ERP) of 6,508 published by the ABS as of June 2025, together with 489 validated new addresses added since the Census date. Population growth has been moderate. The area has a high proportion of children and teenagers, a notable share of residents aged 15 to 24, and a pronounced share of children aged 0 to 4. Renting is above average, and detached houses are strongly represented.
Economically, manufacturing employment is elevated and retail trade employment is substantial. Education levels are generally lower, and incomes sit in the lower quartile. Sales volumes are significantly above average relative to population.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 4,788 in 2001 and 6,508 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 6,697 (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, 16.3%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 30.3%.
Tamworth - West ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for sales activity and the 73rd for development activity.
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 - West is $469 a week, up 9.1% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 19% below Regional NSW. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 4.4%.
19% below Regional NSW on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $319 in 2017, $496 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $233 in 2017, $359 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Matheson Street, West Tamworth NSW 2340 | $360,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 15 Cole Road, West Tamworth NSW 2340 | $417,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 62 Evans Street Westdale NSW 2340 | $657,500 | 29 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 29 Explorers Way Westdale NSW 2340 | $719,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 3 Wylie Place Westdale NSW 2340 | $670,000 | 17 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 11 Cossa Street, West Tamworth NSW 2340 | $420,000 | 16 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 34 Stewart Avenue, West Tamworth NSW 2340 | $350,000 | 16 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 62 Gunnedah Road, West Tamworth NSW 2340 | $847,000 | 15 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 3 Flemming Crescent, West Tamworth NSW 2340 | $412,000 | 7 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 12 Bourne Street, West Tamworth NSW 2340 | $375,000 | 7 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 41 residential sales recorded since 22 Jun 2026 (the latest settled 1 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 41, houses and units together, was $600,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 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 | $469 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 | 4.4% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $555k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $850k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $600,000 | Median of the 41 most recent residential sales, settled 22 Jun 2026 to 1 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $496 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +9.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $359 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 | 4.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 3.2% | 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 155 tracked applications: 112 approved, 22 under assessment, 21 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 98 projects in and around Tamworth - West, 23 of them under construction.
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.
Transformation of the derelict Rosary College site into an over-50s land lease lifestyle community featuring 158 prefabricated dwellings. The development includes associated community facilities to support residents looking to downsize.
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.
Tamworth Intermodal Freight Facility within the Tamworth Global Gateway Park at Westdale, beside the rail corridor on Goddard Lane. The rail-connected facility transfers freight between trucks and trains and is to be built and operated by Qube Logistics, with a $2.2 million Building Better Regions Fund grant and a $28 million rail line reinstatement.
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…
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.
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.
A 341-hectare structure plan precinct on the southern edge of Tamworth, designed to support and grow major regional sports, equine and entertainment facilities.
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.
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.
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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. 30 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 155 substantial development applications lodged in and around Tamworth - West over the past 5 years, 56 in the last 12 months; 22 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 8, 2022 25, 2023 26, 2024 27, 2025 16, 2026 (to Oct) 53.
Key application 63 Country Road, Westdale Commercial | $23m
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 155 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 56 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 7.6 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 78th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 48 | ABS building approvals | 58th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 112 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 22 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Tamworth - West SA2 include: Tamworth Global Gateway Park (Construction); Rosary College Lifestyle Community (Dev. Application); Hillvue Public Preschool (Construction); Goonoo Goonoo Road Upgrade (Planning); and Tamworth Sports and Entertainment Precinct (Approved). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Tamworth - West SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Education & Training, and Transport & Logistics, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the Tamworth - West SA2 currently ranks below national averages at the 27th percentile.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places Tamworth - West among the top 27% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Tamworth - West SA2 area has seen 152 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Tamworth - West SA2's current population of 6,697 has been supported by 48 approvals on average over recent years.
The Tamworth - West SA2 has seen 7.6 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 85 people in the Tamworth - West 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 - West SA2's approval levels have been slightly above the yearly average of 48, showing modest growth in recent years.
Over the past five years, the population in the Tamworth - West SA2 has grown by approximately 409 people, while 241 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 1.7 people added for each new dwelling approval. This suggests a balanced relationship between population growth and housing supply.
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.
Population growth drivers in Tamworth - West are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,697 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +11.7% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 107 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 29th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 5,998 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 699 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 62.52 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Tamworth - West SA2 was estimated to be approximately 6,697 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 6,508 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The tamworth - west sa2 has added approximately 699 people and shown a 11.65% increase from the 5,998 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Tamworth - West SA2 is estimated at 107 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Tamworth - West SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.3% per annum.
Population growth in the Tamworth - West SA2 is driven by: Natural increase (65.5%), Overseas migration (34.5%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Natural increase, contributing 65.5% of overall population gains.
Tamworth - West hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 3% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 24.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 32.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 47.0% | 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 | 30 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 8.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 15.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 15.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 16.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 12.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 9.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 8.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 6.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 4.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Tamworth - West SA2 at 30 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 30 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 30 years as at August 2026, Tamworth - West is 13 years younger than the Regional NSW 2021 Census average (43 years) and 8 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Tamworth - West SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 16.3% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Tamworth - West SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 6.8% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Tamworth - West SA2 show significant variance compared to Regional NSW. The most over-represented age groups are 0-4 year-olds (8.6% vs 5.6%) and 25-34 year-olds (16.3% vs 11.5%). The most under-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (1.3% vs 2.9%) and 65-74 year-olds (6.8% vs 12.3%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 24.3% of the population in the Tamworth - West SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 12.9% of the population in the Tamworth - West SA2 as at August 2026.
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $48,209 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 10th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $56,670 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,233 | 2021 Census, weekly | 15th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $660 | 2021 Census, weekly | 20th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 9.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,408 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 31.5% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Tamworth - West SA2 is approximately $51,285. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $48,209.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Tamworth - West SA2 is approximately $60,286. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $56,670.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Tamworth - West SA2 is approximately $51,285 compared to $59,289 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $48,209 and $55,733 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Tamworth - West SA2 is approximately $60,286 compared to $73,521 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $56,670 and $69,112 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Tamworth - West SA2's households (~30.3% / 588 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Tamworth - West SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 30.3% 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 - West SA2 is $1,233/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Tamworth - West SA2 is $1,408/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Tamworth - West SA2 is $660/wk.
The Tamworth - West SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $48,209 and an average of $56,670 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. This is below the national average, contrasting with Regional NSW's median income of $55,733 and average income of $69,112. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $51,285 (median) and $60,286 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Tamworth - West SA2 is $4,339 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The tamworth - west sa2's disposable income is $4,339 compared to $5,252 for Regional NSW, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment conditions in Tamworth - West face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 6% of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 9.7% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 65.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 2,891 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 8,358 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 3,201 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Tamworth - West SA2 has approximately 2,891 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 9.7%. The elevated unemployment rate suggests challenging labour market conditions. The area faces employment challenges compared to other regions nationally.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Tamworth - West SA2 stands at 9.7%, which is 5.5 percentage points above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Tamworth - West SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are manufacturing (17.6% of employment), health care & social assistance (15.8%), and retail trade (13.1%). Other significant employers include accommodation & food and construction.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Tamworth - West 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 - West SA2 is 65.4%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate leading the Regional NSW average of 60.6%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Regional NSW.
The tamworth - west sa2 shows notable specialisation in manufacturing, which employs 17.6% of the local workforce compared to 5.8% across Regional NSW. With a local vs regional employment ratio of 3.0, this represents a significant industry cluster that likely serves markets beyond the local area. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The tamworth - west sa2's employment market shows weaker performance compared to most areas nationally. This suggests the need for targeted economic development initiatives. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 17.0% growth, ranking 2nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Tamworth - West faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 6.6% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 1.3% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 9.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 33.2% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.1% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 7.1% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 50.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 36.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 1.5% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 16.4% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 10.8% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
9.0% of people aged 15 and over in the Tamworth - West SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Regional NSW.
50.7% of people aged 15 and over in the Tamworth - West SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.1% in Regional NSW.
The tamworth - west sa2 ranks in the 7th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Tamworth - West SA2 are: Certificate (33.2%), Advanced Diploma (7.1%), Bachelor Degree (6.6%).
36.5% of the population in the Tamworth - West SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 16.4% in primary school, 10.8% in secondary school, 1.5% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Tamworth - West SA2 is 858, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 2 schools within the Tamworth - West SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,040 students.
The tamworth - west sa2 includes 1 primary school, 1 secondary school.
Tamworth - West features high concentrations of single parent families and group households but relatively few couples without children, with a larger average household size than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.7 people | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 23.2% | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 26.2% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 21.9% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 23.2% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 3.8% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 1,940 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 2,166 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 72.9% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 2.0 per family | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Tamworth - West SA2 had 1,940 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 11.6% to an estimated 2,166 households today.
The average household size in the Tamworth - West SA2 is 2.7 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional NSW and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 72.9% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (23.2%), group households (3.8%), and other household types (0.1%).
Of the 1,414 family households, couples with children account for 26.2% of all households, couples without children at home 21.9%, and single parent families 23.2%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional NSW, the Tamworth - West SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Tamworth - West SA2 have an average of 2.0 children, slightly above the Regional NSW average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 34.0% of the adult population are currently married, while 48.7% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 34.3% never married across Regional NSW.
Single-person households represent 23.2% of all households in the Tamworth - West 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 3.8% of households, slightly above the Regional NSW average of 3.3%.
Tamworth - West is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 10.2% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 8.4% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 91.6% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 82.8% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 89.8% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 19.5% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
Tamworth - West was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 82.8% of its population being citizens, 89.8% born in Australia, and 91.6% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Tamworth - West was found to be Christianity, which makes up 54.1% of people in Tamworth - West. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Tamworth - West are Australian, comprising 32.6% of the population, English, comprising 25.8% of the population, and Australian Aboriginal, comprising 19.5% of the population, which is substantially higher than Regional NSW's 4.6%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Filipino is notably overrepresented at 2.7% of Tamworth - West (vs 0.6% across Regional NSW) and Maori at 0.6% (vs 0.3%).
10.2% of the Tamworth - West SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.0% across Regional NSW.
8.4% of the population in the Tamworth - West SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.1% in Regional NSW.
19.5% of the Tamworth - West SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW.
82.8% of the Tamworth - West SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 89.2% in Regional NSW.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Tamworth - West 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 | 48.7% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 23.0% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 95.1% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,387 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 28.3% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 4.3% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $290 | 2021 Census, weekly | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 23.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 26.0% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 67th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Tamworth - West SA2, 23.0% of homes are owned outright, 28.3% are owned with a mortgage, and 48.7% are rented.
According to the latest data, 95.1% of dwellings in the Tamworth - West SA2 are houses.
In the Tamworth - West SA2, 0.6% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 4.3% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Tamworth - West SA2 stands at 23.0%, compared to 39.6% in Regional NSW.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Tamworth - West SA2 is $1,387, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Tamworth - West SA2 is $1,004, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Tamworth - West SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 26.0% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 23.5% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Tamworth - West SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Tamworth - West SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 26.0% of income on repayments (vs 27.9% in Regional NSW), while renters spend 23.5% of income on rent (vs 23.0% in Regional NSW).
The dwelling mix in the Tamworth - West SA2 consists of 95.1% detached houses, 4.3% semi-detached dwellings, 0.6% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Tamworth - West consumes approximately 18.8% of median household income ($5,339 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 - West show attached dwellings contributing 62% of approvals compared to 5% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 38% of applications versus 95% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Health performance in Tamworth - West 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 | 46.6% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 5th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 64.3% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 6.6% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 69.5% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 2.8% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
Around 46.6% of people in the Tamworth - West SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 52.2% in Regional NSW.
In the Tamworth - West SA2, 6.6% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.8% of people in Regional NSW require similar assistance.
11.3% of people in the Tamworth - West SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional NSW is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 5.0% of the Tamworth - West SA2 population, while in Regional NSW, 4.7% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.2% of people in the Tamworth - West SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional NSW,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Tamworth - West SA2, 46.6% 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 | 176 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 90th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 513 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 25th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 38 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 56 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.2 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 6.5% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 176 public transport stops within the Tamworth - West SA2.
The Tamworth - West SA2 has 513 weekly trips across 56 routes, averaging 73 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 107 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 739 m away and the nearest school 834 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 176 stops nearby, 513 weekly trips, access rating 55 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 66 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 66th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 739 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 834 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 1.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 2.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 2.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 3.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 3.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 4.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 4.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 4.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 3 long day care centres with 203 places in Tamworth - West, about 2.8 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
Where the figures come from, downloads and nearby areas.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places Tamworth - West among the top 27% of areas assessed nationwide.
Tamworth - West has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Tamworth - West's affordable property market has recorded 182 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 76% residential, 11% commercial and 13% vacant land transactions.
Population growth drivers in Tamworth - West are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Tamworth - West hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 3% of areas nationwide.
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis.
Employment conditions in Tamworth - West face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 6% of areas assessed nationally.
Tamworth - West faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
Tamworth - West features high concentrations of single parent families and group households but relatively few couples without children, with a larger average household size than Regional NSW.
Tamworth - West is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
Tamworth - West is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Regional NSW.
Health performance in Tamworth - West 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 - West has an estimated 6,697 residents, up 11.7% since the 2021 Census, with 98 projects tracked in the area around Tamworth - West.
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 - West.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 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 (110041204). 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 (Oct 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 - West 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 - West 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.
