NSW · Tamworth Regional Council

Nemingha, NSW, 2340

Desirability index

57.7/100

#395 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Nemingha is a small locality in the Tamworth Regional area, home to around 705 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 8,199 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-3%), roughly 11629.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $490 (flats $390, houses $525), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

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

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian 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.

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Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
8,199
Against the person
2,148
Against property
3,242
Rate per 1,000 residents
11,629.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 1 residents
State safety percentile
73th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-2.8%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order550
  • Breach Bail Conditions1095
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault695
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment697
  • Malicious Damage To Property790

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW 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

Data sources & freshness

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

Data sources & freshness

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 Accommodation
    16 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Additional Information Requested
  • April 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses
    8 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Under Assessment
  • Signage; Advertising and signage
    422-426 ARMIDALE ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Additional Information Requested
  • March 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    992 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • February 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    3 VICTORY PLACE NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    70 ADOLPHUS DRIVE NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • January 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    26 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
2025· 13 proposals
  • November 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    13 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 structure
    20 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • August 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    7 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • July 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Rainwater tanks
    26 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • Subdivision
    OAKLANDS DRIVE NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • June 2025

  • Signage; Advertising and signage
    422-426 ARMIDALE ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Withdrawn
  • April 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    7 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    22 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    4 SUPREME WAY NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • March 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care
    2 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • January 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    396 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    992 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY NEMINGHA 2340Determined
2024· 12 proposals
  • December 2024

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Service station
    1049 ARMIDALE ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    5 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • October 2024

  • Subdivision
    114 BACK KOOTINGAL ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    87 NUNDLE ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Withdrawn
  • August 2024

  • Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    47C GALLAGHER ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • July 2024

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    26 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • Subdivision; Residential Accommodation
    1007/-/DP1269274Determined
  • Subdivision
    2 PINDARI DRIVE NEMINGHA 2340Withdrawn
  • June 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    85 NUNDLE ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • Subdivision
    114 BACK KOOTINGAL ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • May 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    26 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • February 2024

  • Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    4 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
2023· 10 proposals
  • November 2023

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    9 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • October 2023

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    4 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    334 NUNDLE ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • June 2023

  • Shed
    273 BACK KOOTINGAL ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • May 2023

  • Alterations and additions to commercial development
    1049 ARMIDALE ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • Shed
    1 NEMINGHA HEIGHTS ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Withdrawn
  • Garages, carports and car parking spaces
    334 NUNDLE ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Determined
  • Signage
    432-434 ARMIDALE ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Determined
2022· 8 proposals

8 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 7 proposals

7 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bus stop
  • Nemingha Post OfficeNewsagent
  • Parking (2)
  • Nemingha TavernPub

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap 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.

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Desirability index

Desirability score
57.7/100
Cohort rank
#395 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • 193 Back Kootingal Rdtransport
  • 475 Back Kootingal Rdtransport
  • Back Kootingal Rd Before Renindi Rdtransport
  • Back Kootingal Rd Opp 193transport
  • New England Hwy Before Johnston Sttransport
  • Alterations and additions to commercial developmentplanning1049 ARMIDALE ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Lodged 24 May 2023 · Determined
  • 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)planning450-456 ARMIDALE ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Lodged 14 Nov 2025 · Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural supportplanning26 PREMIERS STREET NEMINGHA 2340Lodged 20 Jan 2026 · Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Service stationplanning1049 ARMIDALE ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Lodged 17 Dec 2024 · Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureplanning87 NUNDLE ROAD NEMINGHA 2340Lodged 09 Oct 2024 · Withdrawn

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