North Tamworth

North Tamworth lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, North Tamworth's population is estimated at around 6805 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 532 people (8.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6273 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 6658 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 336 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 374 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. North Tamworth's 8.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (4.4%), along with the non-metro area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate a significant increase in North Tamworth's top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan areas, with an expected increase of 1491 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 16.7% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within North Tamworth when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in North Tamworth shows an average of around 48 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 242 homes. As of FY-26, 29 approvals have been recorded. This results in about 0.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the same period. The average construction value for these dwellings is $514,000.

In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $34.8 million, indicating high local commercial activity. Compared to Rest of NSW, North Tamworth has 62.0% more building activity per person. Recent construction consists of 70.0% detached dwellings and 30.0% townhouses or apartments, providing options across various price points. With around 153 people per approval, North Tamworth reflects a developing area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the region is expected to grow by approximately 1,137 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

North Tamworth has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Tamworth Regional Skywalk, East Tamworth Watermain Replacement, Carthage Street Rehabilitation, and Eagle View Estate. The following details those most relevant:.

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The labour market strength in North Tamworth positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

North Tamworth has a skilled workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.2% as of June 2025.

This is lower than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.5%. As of June 2025, 3,667 residents were employed. The unemployment rate in North Tamworth was 2.4% below that of the Rest of NSW.

Workforce participation was on par with the Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. North Tamworth shows strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 0.9% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 3.5% while labour force grew by 3.3%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw an employment decline of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, and an increase in unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment expansion at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to North Tamworth's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.6% over ten years.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

North Tamworth had a median taxpayer income of $54,174 and an average income of $65,265 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is approximately average nationally, contrasting with Rest of NSW's median income of $49,459 and average income of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $61,005 (median) and $73,495 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals personal income ranks at the 53rd percentile ($820 weekly), while household income sits at the 33rd percentile. The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 32.9% of the community (2,238 individuals), consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 29.9% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 32nd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

North Tamworth displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

North Tamworth's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 69.9% houses and 30.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Non-Metro NSW's figures of 89.5% houses and 10.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Tamworth stood at 25.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.6% and rented ones at 43.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,625, exceeding Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,500. The median weekly rent figure in North Tamworth was recorded as $310, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $300. Nationally, North Tamworth's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

North Tamworth features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 57.8 percent of all households, including 25.0 percent couples with children, 22.7 percent couples without children, and 9.2 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 42.2 percent, with lone person households at 37.9 percent and group households comprising 4.2 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

The educational profile of North Tamworth exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 27.1% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA3 average of 17.3% and the SA4 region average of 19.5%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 26.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 10.5% in primary, 7.6% in secondary, and 4.6% in tertiary education. North Tamworth's four schools have a combined enrollment of 1,896 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1031) with balanced educational opportunities. The area functions as an education hub with 27.9 school places per 100 residents – significantly above the regional average of 16.4 – attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

North Tamworth has 108 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 65 different routes that together facilitate 592 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located just 123 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 84 trips across all routes, which equates to approximately five weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in North Tamworth is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

North Tamworth faces significant health challenges, as indicated by data from various sources. The area has a higher rate of private health cover at approximately 53%, compared to the average SA2 area and the Rest of NSW at 50%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 9.8% and 9.3% of residents respectively. However, 63.4% of residents report having no medical ailments, similar to the Rest of NSW figure of 63.4%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.2%, compared to the Rest of NSW average of 19.9%. Health outcomes among seniors in North Tamworth are broadly aligned with those of the general population.

North Tamworth ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

North Tamworth's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 82.1% of its population being citizens, 84.5% born in Australia, and 87.5% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in North Tamworth is Christianity, accounting for 62.8% of the population, compared to 63.6% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups in North Tamworth are Australian (31.2%), English (27.9%), and Irish (8.0%).

Notably, certain ethnic groups have different representations: Australian Aboriginal is overrepresented at 6.4% (vs regional 9.4%), Vietnamese at 0.7% (vs 0.3%), and Filipino at 1.2% (vs 0.7%).

North Tamworth's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

North Tamworth has a median age of 38, which is lower than the Rest of NSW figure of 43 but equivalent to the national norm of 38. The 25-34 age group makes up 16.4% of North Tamworth's population, higher than the Rest of NSW figure, while the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 7.7%. According to the 2021 Census, the 35-44 age group has increased from 12.5% to 14.0%, whereas the 65-74 cohort has declined from 8.4% to 7.7%. Demographic modeling indicates that North Tamworth's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 25-34 group is projected to grow by 25%, adding 278 people and reaching a total of 1,395 from the current figure of 1,116. Conversely, the 55-64 group shows no growth, with only two residents added.