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South Tamworth

NSW 2340 • Rest of NSW

6,621
Population (2021)
$32,552
Median Income
6.73 km²
Area
397m
Elevation

About South Tamworth

South Tamworth is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Tamworth Regional (Area) area. With a population of 6,621 and a median income of $32,552, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 6.73 km² at an elevation of 397m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

Situated at an elevation of 397m, the suburb enjoys cooler temperatures and scenic views. The area features local parks, community facilities, and easy access to surrounding regions. South Tamworth offers a balanced lifestyle with a mix of residential comfort and natural beauty.

South Tamworth falls under postcode 2340 and is governed by Tamworth Regional Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tamworth electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2340
Urban Area
Tamworth
LGA
Tamworth Regional
Federal Electorate
New England
State Electorate
Tamworth
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.11°, 150.92°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
6.73 km²
Elevation
397m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Southgate Shopping Centre Kathleen Street South Tamworth 2340 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$260
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,170
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,565
Census 2021
6,621
▲ 0.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,548
Income 2021
$32,552
▲ 14.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,387
Born Overseas 512

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 63
  • 2. Philippines 62
  • 3. England 56
  • 4. China 44
  • 5. India 42
  • 6. New Zealand 38
  • 7. Taiwan 23
  • 8. Fiji 11
  • 9. Myanmar 11
  • 10. Nepal 11
  • 11. Thailand 11
  • 12. Netherlands 10
  • 13. South Africa 9
  • 14. Sri Lanka 9
  • 15. United States 9

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,791
English 2,372
Australian Aboriginal 1,185
Irish 582
Scottish 491
German 234
Chinese 88
Italian 67
Filipino 60
Vietnamese 50

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,940
Both parents born in Australia
594
Both parents born overseas
353
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.0%
No Religion
34.9%
Buddhism
0.8%
Islam
0.7%
Hinduism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
434 (6.6%)
5-14 years
860 (13.0%)
15-19 years
396 (6.0%)
20-24 years
429 (6.5%)
25-34 years
977 (14.8%)
35-44 years
740 (11.2%)
45-54 years
697 (10.5%)
55-64 years
773 (11.7%)
65-74 years
676 (10.2%)
75-84 years
450 (6.8%)
85+ years
188 (2.8%)

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