South Tamworth
NSW 2340 • Rest of NSW
About South Tamworth
South Tamworth is an urban locality forming the southern residential fringe of the Tamworth regional centre, situated within the Tamworth Regional Council area of north-western New South Wales at an elevation of 397 metres on the New England tablelands. Home to approximately 6,621 residents, the suburb has a broad demographic profile with a median age of 37 and a notable Aboriginal community, with Australian Aboriginal ancestry among the most commonly reported in the area. Housing is predominantly owner-occupied, with a mix of established family homes and smaller dwellings reflecting the affordable character of the broader Tamworth market.
Southgate Shopping Centre on Kathleen Street anchors day-to-day convenience with a Coles supermarket, while the full range of Tamworth's retail, healthcare, and employment options are just minutes away. The suburb benefits from proximity to Tamworth's hospital precinct, primary and secondary schools, and the nationally recognised Tamworth Country Music Festival precinct that draws visitors each January. With a median weekly rent of 60, South Tamworth offers genuine affordability for working families and first-home buyers seeking a foothold in one of regional New South Wales's most important service centres.
South 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
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ColesSouthgate Shopping Centre Kathleen Street South Tamworth 2340 NSW
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
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 South Tamworth by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View South Tamworth Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "South Tamworth" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
187 state housing + 67 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Vietnam 63
- 2. Philippines 62
- 3. England 56
- 4. China 44
- 5. India 42
- 6. New Zealand 38
- 7. Taiwan 23
- 8. Fiji 11
- 9. Myanmar 11
- 10. Nepal 11
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)