Median house price
$637k
+19% change
NSW · Tamworth Regional Council
South Tamworth, 2340
Est. population · Jun 2025
6,907
Growth (1 yr)
+0.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.4%
Median age
37
Median income
$1,029/wk
Employment rate
46.4%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$637,000
Languages at home
7.1%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Vietnamese, Tagalog
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- National parks
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Away from the major hubs, South Tamworth is a mid-sized suburb in Tamworth Regional Council with its own quieter rhythm. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. There is a dense cluster of schools and early-learning options nearby.
Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Against similar regional towns, growth momentum stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with community and employment less decisive.
At a glance
South Tamworth snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$490/wk
Houses $525 · Units $390
Population (ERP)
6,907
+0.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#13
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
92nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
41st
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
6th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 61.7/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 12% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 844th in Australia
- State rank
- 237th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #13 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #33 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
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 house price (October to December 2025)
- $637,000
- Median price change
- +19.1%
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 and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
6,907(June 2025)
+0.2% annual · +5.4% over 5 years · 41th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.2%
- 5-year growth
- +5.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +13
- Change in 5 years
- +353
- Growth rank in NSW
- 41th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~7,150), extrapolated at +0.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 6,621
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $1,029
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 278 of 3,016
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,170
- Employment rate
- 46.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 2,142 / 478 / 105
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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 1,028
- Against the person
- 269
- Against property
- 407
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 148.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 25 residents
- State safety percentile
- 91.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -2.6%
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 · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 7
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 860
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 6th
School list
- St Edward's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 956 · 27th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 525 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 0.1 km awayView on My School →
- Tamworth High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 860 · 6th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 663 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Bullimbal SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 870 · 6th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 70 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Tamworth South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 828 · 4th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 477 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Parry SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 753 · 2th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 20 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Hillvue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 761 · 2th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 449 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1003 · 48th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 185 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
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 · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
245 public transport stops in this suburb
- Croydon Av After Hillvue Rd
- Duri Rd Opp Electra St
- Goonoo Goonoo Rd At Thibault St
- Robert St At Coromandel St
- Wilburtree St At Churchill 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 · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
135 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
3 restaurants · 1 cafes · 3 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 3 fast food · 2 bakeries · 1 libraries · 2 places of worship
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 15 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 245 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 88/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.15
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.36
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.27
Food & drink(9)
- Crust & Cream BakeryBakery
- The Bake's Stop HereBakery
Unit 2 306 Goonoo Goonoo Road, South Tamworth
- Liberty Rose CafeCafe
- Duri FuelsFast food
- Johno'sFast food
- The Corner ShackFast food
- Magic NoodleRestaurant
- Pizza HutRestaurant
- Southside KitchenRestaurant
Shopping(5)
- Convenience store
- Carlos IGASupermarket
- ColesSupermarket
4 Kathleen Street
- Liberty FoodcareSupermarket
70 Robert Street
Community(7)
- South Tamworth LibraryLibrary
- Bullimbal SchoolSchool
18-36 Degance Street
- Parry SchoolSchool
18 Degance Street
- Saint Edwards Catholic Primary SchoolSchool
- St Edwards Catholic Primary SchoolSchool
- Tamworth High SchoolSchool
South Tamworth
- Tamworth South Public SchoolSchool
Health & services(2)
- Your Tamworth DentistDentist
- Tamworth Discount Drug StorePharmacy
Sport & outdoors(18)
- Altona ParkPark
- Barsden ParkPark
- Calool ParkPark
- Chaffey ParkPark
- Doring ParkPark
- Electra ParkPark
- Hyman ParkPark
- Karuah ParkPark
- Leo ParkPark
- Oak ParkPark
- Park
- Pine ParkPark
- Quota ParkPark
- Playground (2)
- Road Safety ParkPlayground
- Chaffey ParkSports field
- Sports field
Transport(53)
53 bus stops
Other(31)
- ATM
- LocalCoinATM
- My Cuts Barber ShopHairdresser
- Best Western Tamworth Motor InnHotel
- Settlers Motor InnHotel
- Roberts Street LaundryLaundry
- Tamworth Shopping VillageMall
- Arena Thai MassageMassage
- Country Capital MotelMotel
- Econolodge TamworthMotel
- Golden Grain Motor InnMotel
- Motabelle MotelMotel
303 Goonoo Goonoo Road
- Tamworth Central MotelMotel
- Tamworth Lodge MotelMotel
- Hobbs Lane Express HubNewsagent
- Parking (10)
- Coles Express TamworthPetrol station
- Duri FuelsPetrol station
- MobilPetrol station
- Mary Help of Christians ChurchPlace of worship
- St PetersPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Tamworth South Post OfficePost office
- Public toilets
- Pathology NSWSample Collection
- Shelter (3)
- Duri Road Secure StorageStorage Rental
- Gypsy Witch TattooTattoo
- TelstraTelephone
- Vacant
- Better Health South TamworthYes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
14 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Altona ParkPark
- Barsden ParkPark
- Calool ParkPark
- Chaffey ParkPark
- Doring ParkPark
- Electra ParkPark
- Hyman ParkPark
- Karuah ParkPark
- Leo ParkPark
- Oak ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 15
- Parks (OSM)
- 15
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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Mary Help of Christians Church
- St Peters
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 4
- Nearest hospital
- Tamworth Cardiology (3.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Better Health South TamworthYes
- Pathology NSWSample_Collection
- Tamworth Discount Drug StorePharmacy
- Your Tamworth DentistDentist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 286
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 41.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 261 mm · ~33 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 132 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 15° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 157 mm · ~20 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 209 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 8 proposals
July 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space15 HILTON STREET SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure11 Warren St, South Tamworth, NSW, 2340Determined
May 2026
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Advertising structure248 GOONOO GOONOO ROAD SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
- Subdivision12 WISE STREET SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation7 LYDIA STREET SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Under Assessment
April 2026
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space67 SUSANNE STREET SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
February 2026
- Place of public worship; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia1 HILLVUE ROAD SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Under Assessment
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)300 GOONOO GOONOO ROAD SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
2025· 11 proposals
December 2025
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development3 BRUCE STREET SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space5 COBLEY AVENUE SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
November 2025
- Subdivision19 LYDIA STREET SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Fences193-201 GOONOO GOONOO ROAD SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
July 2025
- Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Shop; Neighbourhood shop16 ROBERT STREET SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
- Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure66-74 KATHLEEN STREET SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah12 8 THIBAULT STREET SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; 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; Residential Accommodation103 ROBERT STREET SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
February 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Residential Accommodation3 Bruce Street Tamworth NSW 2340Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure328 GOONOO GOONOO ROAD SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
January 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Food and drink premise254-256 GOONOO GOONOO ROAD SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
2024· 22 proposals
December 2024
- Demolition; 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; Fences; Minor building alterations (internal)16 Robert Street, Tamworth NSW 2340 / DP24352Determined
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure350-356 GOONOO GOONOO ROAD SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space3 PATRICIA AVENUE SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
October 2024
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure5 JONATHAN STREET SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
September 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah29 NANCY STREET SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
August 2024
- Subdivision3 SUSANNE STREET SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
- Subdivision10 PETRA AVENUE SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
- Subdivision12 PETRA AVENUE SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
- Subdivision19 LYDIA STREET SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Withdrawn
July 2024
- Home business; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia23 DEGANCE STREET SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
June 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport7 KATHLEEN STREET SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah8 THIBAULT STREET SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport24 CROYDON AVENUE SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport50 ANTHONY ROAD SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
April 2024
- Subdivision14 LYDIA STREET SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation7 ROBINA STREET SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
March 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Group home; Group home (permanent)1B DAVID STREET SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport10 BELL STREET SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
February 2024
- Commercial development; Office Premise; Erection of a new structureHILLVUE ROAD SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 CAMBRIDGE STREET SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
January 2024
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure204 GOONOO GOONOO ROAD SOUTH TAMWORTH 2340Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure104 HILLVUE ROAD SOUTH TAMWORTH 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 · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- New England
- Member of Parliament
- Barnaby JOYCE (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,238
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -1.9 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 67.1%Labor 32.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.4 km away).
Coalition 59.9%Labor 40.1%
7.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Hillvue WestLabor 44.2% · Coalition 55.8% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Tamworth SouthLabor 39.5% · Coalition 60.5% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- HillvueLabor 31.7% · Coalition 68.3% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
- Peel WestLabor 38.9% · Coalition 61.1% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
- Tamworth WestLabor 39.7% · Coalition 60.3% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Tamworth Regional Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.