NSW · Tamworth Regional Council
Nemingha, 2340
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Nemingha is a quieter smaller community in Tamworth Regional, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.
Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and schools and education against similar regional towns, even with housing affordability and transport and access holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 705
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,741
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 21 of 285
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,660
- Employment rate
- 62.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 26 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $390
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $525
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $490
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 551
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 110
- Against the person
- 29
- Against property
- 44
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 156
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 24 residents
- State safety percentile
- 92.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -2.4%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order550
- Breach Bail Conditions1095
- Domestic Violence Related Assault695
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment697
- Malicious Damage To Property790
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 996
- Nemingha Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
94 public transport stops in this suburb
- 193 Back Kootingal Rd
- 475 Back Kootingal Rd
- Back Kootingal Rd Before Renindi Rd
- Back Kootingal Rd Opp 193
- New England Hwy Before Johnston St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
57 planning-related records
2026· 7 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation16 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses8 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Under Assessment
- Signage; Advertising and signage422-426 ARMIDALE ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure992 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY NEMINGHA 2340Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3 VICTORY PLACE NEMINGHA 2340Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure70 ADOLPHUS DRIVE NEMINGHA 2340Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support26 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
2025· 13 proposals
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure13 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)450-456 ARMIDALE ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure20 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Rainwater tanks26 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
- SubdivisionOAKLANDS DRIVE NEMINGHA 2340Determined
June 2025
- Signage; Advertising and signage422-426 ARMIDALE ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Withdrawn
April 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure22 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 SUPREME WAY NEMINGHA 2340Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care2 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation396 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY NEMINGHA 2340Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure992 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY NEMINGHA 2340Determined
2024· 12 proposals
December 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Service station1049 ARMIDALE ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
October 2024
- Subdivision114 BACK KOOTINGAL ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure87 NUNDLE ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Withdrawn
August 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation47C GALLAGHER ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Determined
July 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure26 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
- Subdivision; Residential Accommodation1007/-/DP1269274Determined
- Subdivision2 PINDARI DRIVE NEMINGHA 2340Withdrawn
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation85 NUNDLE ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Determined
- Subdivision114 BACK KOOTINGAL ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
February 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation4 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
2023· 8 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
October 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space334 NUNDLE ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Determined
June 2023
- Shed273 BACK KOOTINGAL ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Determined
May 2023
- Alterations and additions to commercial development1049 ARMIDALE ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Determined
- Shed1 NEMINGHA HEIGHTS ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Withdrawn
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces334 NUNDLE ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Determined
- Signage432-434 ARMIDALE ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bus stop
- Nemingha Post OfficeNewsagent
- Parking (2)
- Nemingha TavernPub
- Sports field
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 43.1/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 44% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2928th in Australia
- State rank
- 930th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #109 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #258 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 68%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
- Nemingha Post Officeamenitiesnewsagent
- Nemingha Tavernamenitiespub
- Parkingamenitiesparking
- Parkingamenitiesparking
- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime550
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime1095
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime695
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime697
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
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