NORTH TAMWORTH
NORTH TAMWORTH Property Overview
Local Schools (2)
Catholic (1)
McCarthy Catholic College
DetailsPublic (1)
Oxley High School
DetailsNeighbouring Suburbs
No neighbouring suburb data available
About NORTH TAMWORTH
North Tamworth is located in Regional NSW. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 6,273 with a density of 346 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $569,000, below Sydney average; unit median $380,000, below Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Oxley High School has 8 Distinguished Achievers; Catholic school McCarthy Catholic College has 9.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 6392 per 100,000, 0.96x the NSW average, a safe area.
Demographics: Australian comprises 40.06%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (35.79%) and Irish (10.31%).
Transport: No train station coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), North Tamworth has a house median of $569,000 and unit median of $380,000. Property prices are significantly below Sydney median, suitable for first home buyers.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), North Tamworth has a crime rate of 6392 per 100,000, which is 0.96x the NSW average (6635). Below NSW average, a safe area.
Government schools: Oxley High School, 2024 HSC results: 8 Distinguished Achievers, 1 Top Achievers. Catholic schools: McCarthy Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 9 Distinguished Achievers.
According to ABS 2021 Census, North Tamworth has a population of 6,273, with Chinese comprising 1.60%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: Aust (40.06%), English (35.79%), Irish (10.31%), Scottish (9.90%), Aust_Abor (8.23%).
North Tamworth is approximately 416.9km from Sydney CBD, about 288 minutes by car or 383 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.