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, as of Nov 2025, North Tamworth's estimated population is around 6716. This reflects an increase of 443 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6273. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 6452 following examination of ABS ERP data release in Jun 2024 and additional validation of 336 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 369 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person for further development. North Tamworth's growth rate of 7.1% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region at 4.6% and the non-metro area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. AreaSearch projects population trends using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the North Tamworth statistical area is forecasted to increase by 1493 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 18.3% over the 17-year period.

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

North Tamworth has seen approximately 50 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 250 homes. As of FY-26, 34 approvals have been recorded. The average new resident per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 is 0.5. This indicates that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, offering buyers more options while supporting population growth.

The average value of new homes being built is $514,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $14.3 million, indicating steady investment activity. Compared to the Rest of NSW, North Tamworth has 67.0% more building activity per person. Recent construction comprises 67.0% detached dwellings and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, providing options across different price points.

With around 157 people per approval, North Tamworth reflects a developing area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, North Tamworth is expected to grow by 1,228 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current projections.

North Tamworth has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Infrastructure changes 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, Oxley Vale Neighbourhood Supermarket, and Oxley Vale Lifestyle Estate. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals North Tamworth significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

North Tamworth has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 1.5%.

Employment stability over the past year is relative. As of September 2025, 3650 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.3% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation is on par with Rest of NSW at 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 of 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.9% versus the regional average of 5.3%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 0.4%, labour force by 0.7%, causing unemployment rate rise by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Rest of NSW recorded employment decline of 0.5%, labour force decline of 0.1%, with unemployment rising 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2260 jobs), with state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within North Tamworth. These projections estimate local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The median taxpayer income in North Tamworth is $54,174, with an average of $65,265, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is slightly lower than the national average. Rest of NSW has a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $58,974 (median) and $71,047 (average). Census data shows personal income ranks at the 53rd percentile ($820 weekly), while household income is at the 33rd percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 32.9% of the community (2,209 individuals). Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 32nd percentile. North Tamworth'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, was 69.9% houses and 30.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 89.5% houses and 10.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Tamworth was 25.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.6% and rented ones at 43.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,625, higher than Non-Metro NSW's $1,500. Median weekly rent in North Tamworth was $310, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $300. Nationally, North Tamworth's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,625 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were lower at $310 compared to 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% of all households, including 25.0% couples with children, 22.7% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 42.2%, with lone person households at 37.9% and group households making up 4.2%. 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 educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 27.1% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA3 area average of 17.3% and the SA4 regional rate of 19.5%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 18.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, 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, including 10.5% in primary, 7.6% in secondary, and 4.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

North Tamworth has 118 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 61 different routes that collectively provide 922 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's home to the nearest transport stop is 122 meters.

On average, there are 131 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 7 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. Key conditions affecting both younger and older residents include arthritis at 9.8%, asthma at 9.3%, and 63.4% reporting no medical ailments.

Private health cover stands at approximately 53% of the total population (around 3,542 people), compared to 49.8% across Rest of NSW. The area has 22.1% residents aged 65 and over (1,484 people), higher than Rest of NSW's 19.9%. Senior health outcomes largely align with the general population's profile.

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 had a cultural diversity index below the average, with 82.1% citizens, 84.5% born in Australia, and 87.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 62.8%, compared to 63.6% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (31.2%), English (27.9%), and Irish (8%).

Notably, certain ethnicities had different representations: Australian Aboriginal at 6.4% in North Tamworth versus 9.4% regionally, Vietnamese at 0.7% versus 0.3%, and Filipino at 1.2% versus 0.7%.

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

North Tamworth's median age is 38, which is lower than the Rest of NSW figure of 43 but equivalent to Australia's national norm of 38. The 25-34 age group comprises 16.4% of North Tamworth's population, higher than the Rest of NSW figure, while the 65-74 cohort makes up 7.7%, lower than the regional average. Post-2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 12.5% to 14.0%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has decreased from 8.4% to 7.7%. By 2041, North Tamworth's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 25 to 34 group is expected to grow by 27%, adding 294 people and reaching a total of 1,396 from the current 1,101. The 55 to 64 group will experience modest growth of 1%, with an increase of just 7 residents.