North Tamworth at a glance
Weekly rent
$530
Houses · units $383
Population
6,273
Median age 38
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2340), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in North Tamworth.
Median house price
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Sales data as of September 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$530/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$383/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
6,273
Median age: 38
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
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The brief
What to know about North Tamworth.
The postcode for North Tamworth is 2340 (NSW), Liverpool Plains Shire Council.
North Tamworth (2340) sits in the Liverpool Plains region of NSW.
North Tamworth has roughly 6,273 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
North Tamworth scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Tamworth's population at 6,273, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
6,273
Median age
38
Family households
58%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
215
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
70
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in North Tamworth.
Local schools for North Tamworth
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Government School Catchment
Tamworth Public School
Oxley High School
Tamworth West Public School
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Frequently asked
About North Tamworth.
- What is the North Tamworth postcode?
- North Tamworth is in the 2340 postcode, in NSW, in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council region.
- Where is North Tamworth?
- North Tamworth is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2340, in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in North Tamworth?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $530, for units it's $383.
- What schools are in North Tamworth?
- There are 20 schools serving North Tamworth on this page, including McCarthy Catholic College, Tamworth Public School, Oxley High School.
- How walkable is North Tamworth?
- North Tamworth has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 70.
- What suburbs are near North Tamworth?
- North Tamworth is close to Tamworth, East Tamworth, Taminda, West Tamworth, Tamworth South.
- What is the population of North Tamworth?
- The population of North Tamworth is approximately 6,273 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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