North Tamworth
NSW 2340 • Rest of NSW
About North Tamworth
North Tamworth is a residential locality on the northern fringe of Tamworth, a regional city approximately 410 kilometres north-west of Sydney in the New England region of New South Wales, administered by Tamworth Regional Council. The suburb is notable for its generous 18.15 square kilometre footprint and elevated position at 440 metres above sea level, with a population of 6,273 that has grown significantly from 5,141 in 2016. With a median household income of $1,463 per week and a median age of 38, the area is home to a working and middle-class regional community, including a notable Indigenous population of around nine per cent.
North Tamworth is part of the broader Tamworth urban area, nationally renowned as the Country Music Capital of Australia and host to the annual Tamworth Country Music Festival each January. The suburb holds several state heritage items including the Tamworth Railway Station and yard group, the historic Peel River rail bridge, and the Tamworth Peel Barracks, reflecting the area's deep colonial and transport history. Residents benefit from access to schools, community services, and the civic and cultural amenities of Tamworth town centre, while the suburb's expansive size incorporates semi-rural pockets on its outer edges.
North Tamworth falls under postcode 2340 and is governed by Tamworth Regional Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tamworth electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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25 Boronia Drive
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Carroll Public School ICSEA 9876743 1722 David St
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Dungowan Public School ICSEA 10046769 4259 137 Ogunbil Road
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Nemingha Public School ICSEA 9966760 9225 145 Nundle Rd
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Oxley High School ICSEA 9366766 1677 Piper Street
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Nundle Public School ICSEA 9556769 3253 93-97 Jenkins Street
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Manilla Road
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Somerton Public School ICSEA 8956769 7520 Milkmaid St
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Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School ICSEA 1025585 Calala Lane
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140 Brisbane St
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582 Goonoo Goonoo Road
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Bullimbal School ICSEA 8706762 8003 18-36 Degance Street
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242 Moore Creek Road
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Hillvue Public School ICSEA 7616765 7446 145 Hillvue Road
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Tribe Street
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Oxley Vale Public School ICSEA 8706761 8238 Manilla Road
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Peel High School ICSEA 8316765 7088 88 Gunnedah Rd
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794 Hillvue Road
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Parry School ICSEA 7536762 1756 18 Degance St
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99 Bridge Street
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Tamworth-Nundle Rd
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 3 heritage-listed places in or near North Tamworth, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in North Tamworth by offence type, year and trend.
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Housing 2021 Census
65 state housing + 65 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
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Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 152
- 2. England 95
- 3. Nepal 90
- 4. Philippines 87
- 5. Vietnam 59
- 6. New Zealand 55
- 7. Taiwan 29
- 8. China 24
- 9. Myanmar 22
- 10. Pakistan 21
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)