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Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW)

NSW 2340 • New South Wales

2,963
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
51.96 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralTamworth RegionAffordable

About Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW)

Westdale is a rural locality in the Tamworth Regional Council area of New South Wales, situated approximately 10 kilometres west of Tamworth's city centre. Covering around 52 square kilometres of the New England tablelands landscape, the locality recorded a population of 2,963 at the 2021 Census. The area is characterised by a mix of rural residential and hobby farm properties on the outskirts of the Tamworth urban fringe, with residents benefiting from proximity to Tamworth's extensive regional services while retaining a spacious, semi-rural lifestyle.

Westdale residents are within easy reach of Tamworth — one of regional NSW's most significant centres — which offers a full range of retail, health, and educational services including Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital and multiple secondary schools. Tamworth is famously known as the Country Music Capital of Australia, hosting the annual Tamworth Country Music Festival each January. The Oxley Highway connects Westdale westward toward Dunedoo, while the New England Highway provides arterial connections to the Hunter Valley and Sydney. Public transport and services are accessed via Tamworth proper, and Tamworth Regional Airport offers regular flights to Sydney.

Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW) falls under postcode 2340 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2340
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.33°, 151.14°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
51.96 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Tamworth Railway Station
10 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coaches and local Tamworth bus services — Tamworth CBD 15-20 min by car

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
410 km
By Train
Drive to Tamworth Station, then NSW TrainLink to Sydney approx. 5 hrs 30 min
By Car (Peak)
4 hrs 30 min – 5 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hrs – 4 hrs 30 min

🛣️ Tamworth Regional Airport offers daily flights to Sydney (approx. 1 hr). The New England Highway is the main road route south. Tamworth is the key regional service hub.

Walkability Car-Dependent

A rural locality where all daily services require driving to Tamworth; no local pedestrian amenity or public transport within the locality itself.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW) by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW) Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW)" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
2,963
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westdale known for? +

Westdale is a semi-rural locality on Tamworth's western fringe, known for its spacious hobby farms and rural residential blocks within easy reach of Tamworth's city services. The broader Tamworth region is famous as the Country Music Capital of Australia.

How far is Westdale from Tamworth? +

Westdale is approximately 10 kilometres west of Tamworth city centre, a drive of around 10 to 15 minutes via the Oxley Highway.

Does Westdale have public transport? +

There is no local public transport within Westdale. Residents drive to Tamworth to access NSW TrainLink coach and rail services, and Tamworth Regional Airport, which offers daily flights to Sydney.

What is the population of Westdale? +

According to the 2021 Census, Westdale had a population of 2,963 residents across its 52 square kilometre area, reflecting its character as a dispersed rural-residential locality near Tamworth.

Is Westdale a good place to live? +

Westdale suits those seeking semi-rural space close to a major regional city. Its proximity to Tamworth's full range of services — including hospital, schools, and an airport — while maintaining a country lifestyle makes it appealing to families and rural-lifestyle seekers.

What is the postcode for Westdale? +

The postcode for Westdale (Tamworth Regional) is 2340, the same postcode as Tamworth city centre and surrounding localities.