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NSW · Tamworth Regional Council

North Tamworth, 2340

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Updated

Desirability score

46.5/100
Average

Top 35% of New South Wales' suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Cycling
  • High desirability
What North Tamworth is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, Cycling, High desirability

Suburb profile

In Tamworth Regional, North Tamworth keeps a rural calm, a mid-sized suburb with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.

Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.

Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. The market sits in a sensible middle ground: not cheap, but fair value for the area.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in growth momentum and housing affordability. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
6,273
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$1,463
Dwelling vacancy
6.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
163 of 2,626
Median monthly mortgage
$1,625
Employment rate
54.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
156 / 661 / 69

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
981
Against the person
257
Against property
388
Rate per 1,000 residents
156.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 24 residents
State safety percentile
92.7th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-2.5%

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
936
  • Oxley High SchoolSecondary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

200 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Janison St Before Johnston St
  • Johnston St Before Bligh St
  • McCarthy Catholic College, Tribe St
  • Peel St At Johnston St
  • Peel St Before O'Connell 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).

337 planning-related records

2026· 40 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    75 EVESHAM CIRCUIT NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    24 CONWAY CLOSE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development
    2 GRAND MEADOWS DRIVE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Under Assessment
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Moveable dwelling
    59 FLAGSTAFF ROAD NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Under Assessment
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    10 FLAGSTAFF ROAD NORTH TAMWORTH 2340On Exhibition
  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    108 MARIUS STREET NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    19 MARLBOROUGH PLACE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    1 MUSCAT CLOSE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined

  • May 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    27 HYMAN STREET NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
  • Restaurant or cafe; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Health consulting room; Serviced apartment; Health services facility
    JOHNSTON STREET NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care
    3 BORDEAUX CLOSE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    11 MARLBOROUGH PLACE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
  • Business premises; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    6 MADEIRA DRIVE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined

  • April 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (outdoor); Community facility
    31 MARIUS STREET NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
  • Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    6 MADEIRA DRIVE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
  • Pub; Erection of a new structure; Take away food and drink
    Madeira Drive North Tamworth 2340Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (external)
    26 FLAGSTAFF ROAD NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)
    23 RAWSON AVENUE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    27 MUSCAT CLOSE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined

  • March 2026

  • Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    22 MARLBOROUGH PLACE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
  • Subdivision
    6 MADEIRA DRIVE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
  • Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    91 EVESHAM CIRCUIT NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
  • Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    67 EVESHAM CIRCUIT NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    42 DARLING STREET NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)
    6 MADEIRA DRIVE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Shop
    6 MADEIRA DRIVE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    9 BILOBA WAY NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Shop
    6 MADEIRA DRIVE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined

  • February 2026

  • Business premises; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise
    6 MADEIRA DRIVE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
  • Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    6 MADEIRA DRIVE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    12 RAWSON AVENUE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    10 OLIVER STREET NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Under Assessment
  • Demolition
    12 RAWSON AVENUE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space
    45 CARTHAGE STREET NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Additional Information Requested
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)
    6 MADEIRA DRIVE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
  • Attached dwelling; Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    32 EVESHAM CIRCUIT NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    8 BRUSHTAIL DRIVE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined

  • January 2026

  • Demolition; Place of public worship; Erection of a new structure
    85 BROWNS LANE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Under Assessment
  • Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Rainwater tanks; Residential Accommodation
    8 FLAGSTAFF ROAD NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
  • Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise; Shop; Neighbourhood supermarket
    BROWNS LANE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

11 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bicycle Parking
  • Johnston St at Barton LaneBus stop
  • Smith St at Johnston StBus stop
  • Tamworth Base Hospital opp Ronald McDonald HouseBus stop
  • Tamworth Base Hospital, Main EntranceBus stop
  • Tamworth Correctional Centre, Dean StBus stop
  • Dr Mani PanatHospital
  • Picnic Table (2)
  • Public toilets
  • Swimming pool

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

Parks & reserves

5 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Angora ParkPark
  • Burgess ParkPark
  • Lions ParkPark
  • Tamworth Rugby ParkPark
  • Viaduct ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
10
Emergency department
On site
  • Centre Pharmacypharmacy
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Chemist WarehousePeel Streetpharmacy
  • Dr Mani Panathospital
  • North West Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy Centredoctor
  • Oasis Smiles Dentaldentist
  • Tamara Consulting RoomsPiper Streetdoctor
  • Tamara Private Hospitalhospital
  • Tamworth Heart ClinicPiper Streetclinic
  • Tamworth Rural Referral HospitalDean Streethospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

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

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Milestones (OXY)Conimbla Crescentchildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
9
Parks (OSM)
9

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
46.5/100 — Average
State standing
Top 35% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
2380th in Australia
State rank
741st in NSW
Peer rank
#72 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#171 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Bicycle Parkingamenitiesbicycle_parking
  • Dr Mani Panatamenitieshospital
  • Johnston St at Barton Laneamenitiesbus_stop
  • Picnic Tableamenitiespicnic_table
  • Picnic Tableamenitiespicnic_table
  • Public toiletsamenitiestoilets
  • Smith St at Johnston Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
  • Tamworth Base Hospital opp Ronald McDonald Houseamenitiesbus_stop
  • Tamworth Base Hospital, Main Entranceamenitiesbus_stop

Data sources & freshness

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