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Tamworth, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Tamworth is a mid-size city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 43,874. Elevation: 1,260 ft (384 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
43,874 Population 161/sq mi density
1,260 ft Elevation 384 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
22.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$20,550 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$20,550 median income, 3.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$139,800 home value, $699/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population43,874
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density161/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,550
Per Capita$20,550
Unemployment3.8%

Housing

C+
Home Value$139,800
Rent$699
Ownership34.3%
Housing Units17,550

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation1,260 ft (384 m)
Population43,874
Population Density161 / sq mi
Elevation1,260 ft (384 m)
Coordinates-31.0905°, 150.9291°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature65°F (19°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation22.1 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,550
Median Age49.0 years

About Tamworth

Tamworth is a mid-size city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 43,874. The city sits at an elevation of 1,260 feet (384 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Tamworth has a population of 43,874 with a density of 161 people per square mile, spread across 272.7 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

43,874
Total Population
161
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Australia avg
272.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tamworth vs Australia Average

The median household income in Tamworth is $20,550, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,550 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $395, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 4,168 business establishments.

Income: Tamworth vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$20,550
73% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,550
Avg Weekly Wage$395

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)4,168

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tamworth is $139,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $699 (40% below the national average of $1,163). 34.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 17,550 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$139,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$699
40% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership34.3%
Owner-Occupied34.3%
Renter-Occupied65.7%
Housing Units17,550

Property Tax

Climate in Tamworth

Tamworth has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.2°C), the coldest is Jul (11°C). Average annual precipitation is 686 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.2°C / 74°F 17.3° / 29° 51.2
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 17.6° / 28.1° 117.1
Mar 21°C / 70°F 15.4° / 26.6° 69.7
Apr 17.8°C / 64°F 12° / 23.5° 55.0
May 14.3°C / 58°F 7.8° / 20.8° 40.6
Jun 12.2°C / 54°F 6.3° / 18° 57.9
Jul 11°C / 52°F 4.7° / 17.4° 38.0
Aug 12.4°C / 54°F 5.6° / 19.1° 39.2
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 8.2° / 22.5° 30.8
Oct 17.5°C / 64°F 10.8° / 24.2° 39.6
Nov 19.4°C / 67°F 13.7° / 25.1° 82.7
Dec 21.4°C / 71°F 15.7° / 27° 64.6
Tamworth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,260 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above Australia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,260 ft (384 m)
Area272.7 sq mi (706.4 km²)
Population Density161/sq mi
Coordinates-31.0905°N, 150.9291°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.94"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Mar 1, 2025.

Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 142 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 139 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 139 km
Jun 8, 2012 22 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.1 63 km
Jun 8, 2012 23 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.0 62 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 141 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 134 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 140 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 147 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
February 74°F (24°C) 2.7 in
March 71°F (21°C) 1.6 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
June 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
August 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
September 56°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
November 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in

Tamworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 50°F in June to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (1.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Tamworth

Institution Type Founded Website
Tamworth TAFE College
University of New England Tamworth Centre University

Schools in Tamworth

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Nicholas Catholic Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Tamworth West Public School
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Radio Stations near Tamworth

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Tamworth

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Moffat Wagon
Moonbi Museum
Powerhouse Motorcycle Museum
Tamworth Powerstation Museum

Libraries in Tamworth

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kootingal Library0.0
South Tamworth Library0.0
Tamworth City Library0.0

Hotels in Tamworth

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quality Hotel Powerhouse
Sanctuary Inn
Tamworth Towers
Tudor Hotel

Restaurants in Tamworth

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Big Fella Burgers & Pizza
Dragon Palace
Hopscotch Restaurant and Bar
Papa Luigi's
Pig & Tinderbox
Riviera Bar & Grill
Tamworth Vietnamese Restaurant
Zaya Sushi

Cafes in Tamworth

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bean & The Barista
Cafe Vivaldi
Camp Grounds
Gloria Jean's
Inland Cafe
Michel's Patisserie
Muffin Break
Sonny's Bakery & Cafe
The Coffee Club

Cinemas in Tamworth

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Forum 6 Cinemas

Theatres in Tamworth

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tamworth Capitol Theatre

Dentists in Tamworth

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Counterpoint Dental Care

Train Stations in Tamworth

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tamworth

Bus Stations in Tamworth

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tamworth Bus Interchange

Gas Stations in Tamworth

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol Foodary Tamworth Orana
BP
BP
Transwest Fuels

Banks in Tamworth

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
BOQ
Commonwealth Bank
Greater Bank
Suncorp
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Tamworth

5 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centrepoint Shopping Centre
Tamworth Eastpoint
Tamworth Shoppingworld
Tamworth Square
The Atrium Shopping Centre

Airports Near Tamworth

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Armidale AirportARMMedium Airport
Gunnedah AirportGUHMedium Airport
Tamworth AirportTMWMedium Airport
Attunga Private airstrpSmall Airport
Barraba AirportSmall Airport
Dunmore Manila AirportSmall Airport
Goonoo Goonoo AirportSmall Airport
Gunnedah Airfield SES OnlySmall Airport
Heathcote Emergency AirportSmall Airport
Kelvin Station AirportSmall Airport
Lake Keepit AirportSmall Airport
Manilla ParaglidingSmall Airport
Mount Sandon AirportSmall Airport
Quirindi AirportUIRSmall Airport
the airstripSmall Airport
Uralla Private strip?Small Airport
Walcha AirportWLCSmall Airport
Walcha Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Wallabadah AirportSmall Airport
Wilson's Creek Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Woolomin AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tamworth

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tamworth Post Office
West Tamworth Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tamworth

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Nicholas Catholic Church
St Paul's Anglican Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tamworth

What is the population of Tamworth?

Tamworth has a population of 43,874 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 161 people per square mile, spread across 272.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tamworth expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,550, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $139,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $699 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Tamworth?

Tamworth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches.

How is the job market in Tamworth?

Tamworth has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $395. There are 4,168 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tamworth?

The median home value in Tamworth is $139,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $699. The homeownership rate is 34.3%.

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