NSW · Tamworth Regional Council
North Tamworth, NSW, 2340
Desirability index
52.3/100
How this score is calculated#446 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
North Tamworth is a smaller suburban community in the Tamworth Regional area, home to around 6,273 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 8,199 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-3%), roughly 1307.0 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. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
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
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.
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)
- 8,199
- Against the person
- 2,148
- Against property
- 3,242
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 1,307
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 3 residents
- State safety percentile
- 37.7th (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 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
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
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
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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 Accommodation75 EVESHAM CIRCUIT NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure24 CONWAY CLOSE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development2 GRAND MEADOWS DRIVE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Moveable dwelling59 FLAGSTAFF ROAD NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure10 FLAGSTAFF ROAD NORTH TAMWORTH 2340On Exhibition
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space108 MARIUS STREET NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation19 MARLBOROUGH PLACE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 MUSCAT CLOSE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space27 HYMAN STREET NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Health consulting room; Serviced apartment; Health services facilityJOHNSTON STREET NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care3 BORDEAUX CLOSE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation11 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 Australia6 MADEIRA DRIVE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (outdoor); Community facility31 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 Australia6 MADEIRA DRIVE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
- Pub; Erection of a new structure; Take away food and drinkMadeira 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 structure27 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
- Subdivision6 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 structure42 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; Shop6 MADEIRA DRIVE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport9 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; Shop6 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 Premise6 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 Australia6 MADEIRA DRIVE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation12 RAWSON AVENUE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10 OLIVER STREET NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Under Assessment
- Demolition12 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 space45 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 structure8 BRUSHTAIL DRIVE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Place of public worship; Erection of a new structure85 BROWNS LANE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Under Assessment
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Rainwater tanks; Residential Accommodation8 FLAGSTAFF ROAD NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise; Shop; Neighbourhood supermarketBROWNS LANE NORTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
2025· 80 proposals
80 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 39 proposals
39 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 53 proposals
53 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 86 proposals
86 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 39 proposals
39 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
10 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
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
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
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
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
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
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.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Milestones (OXY)Conimbla Crescentchildcare
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.
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.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 52.3/100
- Cohort rank
- #446 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Janison St Before Johnston Sttransport
- Johnston St Before Bligh Sttransport
- McCarthy Catholic College, Tribe Sttransport
- Peel St At Johnston Sttransport
- Peel St Before O'Connell Sttransport
- Milestones (OXY)childcareConimbla Crescentchildcare
- Centre Pharmacyhealthpharmacy
- Chemist Warehousehealthpharmacy
- Chemist WarehousehealthPeel Streetpharmacy
- Dr Mani Panathealthhospital
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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