Tamworth South at a glance
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
52.4k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Tamworth South.
The postcode for Tamworth South is 2340 (NSW).
Tamworth South (2340) sits in the Liverpool Plains region of NSW.
Tamworth South has roughly 52,436 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by 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.
Tamworth South scores 34/100 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 Tamworth South's population at 52,436, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
52,436
Median age
38
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
52,436
Median age: 38
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Getting around
Walkability.
34
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tamworth South.
Local schools for Tamworth South
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Government School Catchment
Tamworth High School
Tamworth South Public School
Bullimbal School
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Frequently asked
About Tamworth South.
- What is the Tamworth South postcode?
- Tamworth South is in the 2340 postcode, in NSW, in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council region.
- Where is Tamworth South?
- Tamworth South is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2340, in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tamworth South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Tamworth South?
- There are 20 schools serving Tamworth South on this page, including St Edward's Primary School, Tamworth High School, Tamworth South Public School.
- How walkable is Tamworth South?
- Tamworth South has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Tamworth South?
- Tamworth South is close to South Tamworth, West Tamworth, Hillvue, Tamworth, Taminda.
- What is the population of Tamworth South?
- The population of Tamworth South is approximately 52,436 (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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