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Somerton

NSW 2340 • New South Wales

272
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
216.23 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFarming
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About Somerton

Somerton is a rural locality in the Liverpool Plains region of New South Wales, located approximately 50 kilometres west of Tamworth on the fertile plains between the Namoi and Peel river catchments. The area covers a vast 216 square kilometres and is home to around 272 residents, largely engaged in dryland cropping and cattle grazing. Somerton sits within the Tamworth Regional local government area and falls under the state electorate of Upper Hunter.

The locality is characterised by wide-open agricultural country with large pastoral properties producing wheat, barley, and beef cattle. The Liverpool Plains are renowned as some of the most productive farming land in Australia due to their rich black basalt soils. Residents enjoy a peaceful rural lifestyle and rely on nearby Tamworth for healthcare, schooling, and shopping, with the New England Highway providing good access to the city.

Somerton falls under postcode 2340 and is governed by the Tamworth Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2340
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Tamworth
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.33°, 151.14°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
216.23 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2340

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2340, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,760
Median 2023–24
$56,461
▲ 20.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$66,370

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2340; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Tamworth Station
50 km
N/A (drive only)

Bus Services

  • Regional coach — Tamworth 45 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
420 km
By Train
Via Tamworth – approx. 5 hrs to Central on NSW TrainLink
By Car (Peak)
4 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hr 10 min

🛣️ Tamworth is the main service hub; most residents drive

Walkability Car-Dependent

No local services or footpaths; private vehicle essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
272
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Tamworth Local Government Area, which contains Somerton. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
643.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
332.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 8.2%
Non-DV assault
713.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
19.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
535.6 / 100k
2yr Up 48.9% 10yr Down 1.9%
View all 62 offence types for Tamworth →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Somerton NSW located? +

Somerton is a rural locality in the Liverpool Plains region of New South Wales, approximately 50 kilometres west of Tamworth on some of the state's most productive agricultural land.

What is the population of Somerton NSW? +

According to the 2021 Census, Somerton has a population of approximately 272 residents, spread across a large locality of over 216 square kilometres.

What is Somerton known for? +

Somerton is part of the Liverpool Plains region, renowned for its rich black basalt soils ideal for dryland cropping of wheat and barley, as well as cattle grazing.

What is the nearest city to Somerton NSW? +

Tamworth is the nearest major city, approximately 50 kilometres to the east, providing access to hospitals, schools, and the full range of urban services.

Is Somerton a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Somerton is part of the Tamworth LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Somerton? +

Somerton had a population of 272 at the 2021 Census.