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West Tamworth

NSW 2340 • Rest of NSW

5,471
Population (2021)
$32,448
Median Income
6.25 km²
Area
399m
Elevation

About West Tamworth

West Tamworth is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Tamworth Regional (Area) area. With a population of 5,471 and a median income of $32,448, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 6.25 km² at an elevation of 399m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

Situated at an elevation of 399m, the suburb enjoys cooler temperatures and scenic views. The area features local parks, community facilities, and easy access to surrounding regions. West Tamworth offers a balanced lifestyle with a mix of residential comfort and natural beauty.

West Tamworth falls under postcode 2340 and is governed by Tamworth Regional Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tamworth electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2340
Urban Area
Tamworth
LGA
Tamworth Regional
Federal Electorate
New England
State Electorate
Tamworth
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.10°, 150.91°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
6.25 km²
Elevation
399m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$275
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
34 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,201
Census 2021
5,471
▲ 5.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$27,144
Income 2021
$32,448
▲ 19.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,104
Born Overseas 585

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Philippines 73
  • 2. Vietnam 72
  • 3. China 54
  • 4. New Zealand 50
  • 5. England 34
  • 6. India 34
  • 7. Nepal 29
  • 8. Fiji 26
  • 9. Taiwan 25
  • 10. Myanmar 24
  • 11. Thailand 16
  • 12. United States 12
  • 13. Malaysia 11
  • 14. South Africa 10
  • 15. Indonesia 9

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,071
English 1,825
Australian Aboriginal 1,103
Irish 446
Scottish 356
German 171
Chinese 116
Filipino 80
Vietnamese 67
Italian 61

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,675
Both parents born in Australia
669
Both parents born overseas
326
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
45.9%
No Religion
35.4%
Buddhism
1.3%
Hinduism
1.0%
Islam
0.5%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
374 (6.8%)
5-14 years
751 (13.7%)
15-19 years
387 (7.1%)
20-24 years
395 (7.2%)
25-34 years
842 (15.4%)
35-44 years
618 (11.3%)
45-54 years
587 (10.7%)
55-64 years
574 (10.5%)
65-74 years
471 (8.6%)
75-84 years
344 (6.3%)
85+ years
133 (2.4%)

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