Liverpool Plains Shire Council
South Tamworth
South Tamworth at a glance
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
6,621
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about South Tamworth.
South Tamworth (2340) sits in the Liverpool Plains region of NSW.
South Tamworth has roughly 6,621 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
South Tamworth scores 32/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 South Tamworth's population at 6,621, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (48% own, 49% 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
6,621
Median age
37
Family households
57%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
48%
Renter occupied
49%
At a deeper level
6,621
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,701
total offences in 2025
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 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
32
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Tamworth.
Local schools for South Tamworth
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Government School Catchment
Tamworth High School
Tamworth South Public School
Bullimbal School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About South Tamworth.
- What is the South Tamworth postcode?
- South Tamworth is in the 2340 postcode, in NSW, in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in South Tamworth?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in South Tamworth?
- There are 20 schools serving South Tamworth on this page, including St Edward's Primary School, Tamworth High School, Tamworth South Public School.
- How walkable is South Tamworth?
- South Tamworth has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near South Tamworth?
- South Tamworth is close to Tamworth South, West Tamworth, Hillvue, Tamworth, Taminda.
- What is the population of South Tamworth?
- South Tamworth has approximately 6,621 residents. The median age is 37.
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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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