West Tamworth at a glance
Walk score
40
Car dependent
Population
5,471
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about West Tamworth.
The postcode for West Tamworth is 2340 (NSW).
West Tamworth (2340) sits in the Liverpool Plains region of NSW.
West Tamworth has roughly 5,471 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
West Tamworth scores 40/100 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 West Tamworth's population at 5,471, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (44% own, 51% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (37%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
5,471
Median age
34
Family households
59%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
44%
Renter occupied
51%
At a deeper level
5,471
Median age: 34
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,885
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.
40
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Tamworth.
Local schools for West Tamworth
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Government School Catchment
Tamworth High School
Bullimbal School
Tamworth South Public School
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Frequently asked
About West Tamworth.
- What is the West Tamworth postcode?
- West Tamworth is in the 2340 postcode, in NSW, in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council region.
- Where is West Tamworth?
- West Tamworth is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2340, in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in West Tamworth?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $275.
- What schools are in West Tamworth?
- There are 20 schools serving West Tamworth on this page, including Tamworth High School, Bullimbal School, Tamworth South Public School.
- How walkable is West Tamworth?
- West Tamworth has a Walk Score of 40 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near West Tamworth?
- West Tamworth is close to Tamworth South, South Tamworth, Tamworth, Taminda, North Tamworth.
- What is the population of West Tamworth?
- The population of West Tamworth is approximately 5,471 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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