North Tamworth NSW

Postcode 2340 · Tamworth Regional LGA

North Tamworth is a mid-sized suburb in New South Wales within the Tamworth Regional local government area (postcode 2340). With a population of 6,273, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 38. Households earn a median income of $76K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in North Tamworth is $733,000, having surged 33.2% over the past year. Units have a median price of $700,000 (+48.9% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $480. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,625.

North Tamworth is served by 1 school, including 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 936, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 92 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public and 1 private hospitals. The crime rate in the Tamworth Regional LGA is moderate at 6,745 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, North Tamworth offers a gross rental yield of 3.4%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($733K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.6x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +33.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.4% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$733K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability9.6x Moderate
Price Momentum+33.2% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education5/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$733K
33.2% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$700K
48.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$310
POPULATION
6,273
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age38
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,463
Personal Income /wk$820
Mortgage /mth$1,625
CRIME (Tamworth Regional LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,745
Total Incidents4,401
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops92
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA936
Total Students1,007
Government1
Oxley High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 936
HOSPITALS (2)
Tamara Private Hospitalprivate
Tamworth Hospitalpublic
Data: 2026