Suburb Profiles
EAST TAMWORTH
The size of East Tamworth is approximately 16 km². It has 5 parks covering nearly 1% of the total area. There are 4 schools and 2 childcare centres located in East Tamworth.
The population of East Tamworth in 2001 was 5,296 people. By 2006 the population was 5,219 showing a population decline of 1% in the area during that time.
The predominant age group in East Tamworth is 10 - 19 years.
Households in East Tamworth are primarily sole parent and are likely to be repaying between $600.00 - $800.00 per month on mortgage repayments.
In general, people in East Tamworth work in a non-specific occupation.
In 2001, 66% of the homes in East Tamworth were owner-occupied compared with 70% in 2006.
Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $297,000.
Local East Tamworth Schools:
Tamworth Public School
http://www.tamworth-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Calrossy Anglican School
http://www.calrossy.nsw.edu.au/
St Nicholas' Primary School - Tamworth
http://www.arm.catholic.edu.au/schools/tamworth/st-nicholas-primary-tamworth
NORTH TAMWORTH
The size of North Tamworth is approximately 18 km². It has 7 parks covering nearly 1% of the total area. There are 2 schools and 1 childcare centre located in North Tamworth.
The population of North Tamworth in 2001 was 3,987 people. By 2006 the population was 4,016 showing a population growth of 1% in the area during that time.
The predominant age group in North Tamworth is 20 - 29 years.
Households in North Tamworth are primarily sole parent and are likely to be repaying between $600.00 - $800.00 per month on mortgage repayments.
In general, people in North Tamworth work in a non-specific occupation.
In 2001, 58% of the homes in North Tamworth were owner-occupied compared with 57% in 2006.
Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $285,000.
Local North Tamworth Schools:
Oxley High School
http://www.oxley-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/
McCarthy Catholic College - Tamworth
www.arm.catholic.edu.au/schools/tamworth/mccarthy-catholic-college
WEST TAMWORTH
The size of West Tamworth is approximately 6 km². It has 11 parks covering nearly 12% of the total area. There are 4 schools and 2 childcare centres located in West Tamworth.
The population of West Tamworth in 2001 was 6,364 people. By 2006 the population was 6,201 showing a population decline of 3% in the area during that time.
The predominant age group in West Tamworth is 0 - 9 years.
Households in West Tamworth are primarily sole parent and are likely to be repaying between $600.00 - $800.00 per month on mortgage repayments.
In general, people in West Tamworth work in a non-specific occupation.
In 2001, 48% of the homes in West Tamworth were owner-occupied compared with 48% in 2006.
Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $215,000.
Local West Tamworth Schools:
Parry School
http://www.parry-s.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Peel High School
http://www.peel-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Tamworth West Public School
http://www.tamworthw-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/
St Joseph's Primary School - West Tamworth
http://www.arm.catholic.edu.au/schools/tamworth/st-joseph-s-primary-west-tamworth
SOUTH TAMWORTH
The size of South Tamworth is approximately 6 km². It has 13 parks covering nearly 3% of the total area. There are 5 schools and 3 childcare centres located in South Tamworth.
The population of South Tamworth in 2001 was 6,427 people. By 2006 the population was 6,400 showing a stable population in the area during that time.
The predominant age group in South Tamworth is 20 - 29 years.
Households in South Tamworth are primarily sole parent and are likely to be repaying between $600.00 - $800.00 per month on mortgage repayments.
In general, people in South Tamworth work in a non-specific occupation.
In 2001, 61% of the homes in South Tamworth were owner-occupied compared with 59% in 2006.
Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $218,000.
Local South Tamworth Schools:
Bullimbal School
http://www.bullimbal-s.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Tamworth High School
http://www.tamworth-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Tamworth South Public School
http://www.tamworths-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/
St Edward's Primary School - South Tamworth
http://www.arm.catholic.edu.au/schools/tamworth/st-edward-s-primary
St Eds has 2 campus.
HILLVUE
The size of Hillvue is approximately 12 km². It has 3 parks covering nearly 1% of the total area. There is 1 school located in Hillvue.
The population of Hillvue in 2001 was 5,298 people. By 2006 the population was 5,506 showing a population growth of 4% in the area during that time.
The predominant age group in Hillvue is 10 - 19 years.
Households in Hillvue are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying between $800.00 - $1000.00 per month on mortgage repayments.
In general, people in Hillvue work in a non-specific occupation.
In 2001, 77% of the homes in Hillvue were owner-occupied compared with 80% in 2006.
Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $345,000.
Local Hillvue Schools:
Hillvue Public School
http://www.hillvue-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/
CALALA
The size of Calala is approximately 63 km². It has 9 parks covering nearly 1% of the total area. There are 2 schools located in Calala.
The population of Calala in 2001 was 3,387 people. By 2006 the population was 3,517 showing a population growth of 4% in the area during that time.
The predominant age group in Calala is 10 - 19 years.
Households in Calala are primarily couples with children.
In general, people in Calala work in a non-specific occupation.
In 2001, 75% of the homes in Calala were owner-occupied compared with 78% in 2006.
Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $305,000.
Local Calala Schools:
Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School
http://www.farreragri-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Carinya Christian School
http://www.carinya.nsw.edu.au/
WESTDALE
The size of Westdale is approximately 52 km². There is 1 school and 1 childcare centre located in Westdale.
The population of Westdale in 2001 was 704 people. By 2006 the population was 1,932 showing a population growth of 174% in the area during that time.
The predominant age group in Westdale is 10 - 19 years.
Households in Westdale are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying between $800.00 - $1000.00 per month on mortgage repayments.
In general, people in Westdale work in a non-specific occupation.
In 2001, 75% of the homes in Westdale were owner-occupied compared with 75% in 2006.
Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $272,000.
Local Westdale School:
Westdale Public School
http://www.westdale-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/
OXLEY VALE
The size of Oxley Vale is approximately 9 km². There are 2 schools and 1 childcare centre located in Oxley Vale.
The population of Oxley Vale in 2001 was 2,490 people. By 2006 the population was 2,675 showing a population growth of 7% in the area during that time.
The predominant age group in Oxley Vale is 10 - 19 years.
Households in Oxley Vale are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying between $600.00 - $800.00 per month on mortgage repayments.
In general, people in Oxley Vale work in a non-specific occupation.
In 2001, 62% of the homes in Oxley Vale were owner-occupied compared with 63% in 2006.
Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $283,000.
Local Oxley Vale Schools:
Oxley Vale Public School
http://www.oxleyvale-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/
St Mary's Infants
http://www.arm.catholic.edu.au/schools/tamworth/st-nicholas-primary-tamworth
HALLSVILLE
The size of Hallsville is approximately 23 km².
The population of Hallsville in 1996 was 1,029 people.
The predominant age group in Hallsville is 40 - 49 years.
Households in Hallsville are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying between $1000.00 - $1200.00 per month on mortgage repayments.
In general, people in Hallsville work in a professional occupation.
In 1996, 85% of the homes in Hallsville were owner-occupied.
Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $266,000.
KINGSWOOD
The size of Kingswood is approximately 19 km².
The population of Kingswood in 2006 was 842 people.
The predominant age group in Kingswood is 50 - 59 years.
Households in Kingswood are primarily couples with children.
In general, people in Kingswood work in a non-specific occupation.
In 2006, 93% of the homes in Kingswood were owner-occupied.
Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $439,000
MOORE CREEK
The size of Moore Creek is approximately 109 km².
The population of Moore Creek in 2001 was 1,189 people. By 2006 the population was 1,170 showing a population decline of 2% in the area during that time.
The predominant age group in Moore Creek is 50 - 59 years.
Households in Moore Creek are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying between $800.00 - $1000.00 per month on mortgage repayments.
In general, people in Moore Creek work in a non-specific occupation.
In 2001, 86% of the homes in Moore Creek were owner-occupied compared with 92% in 2006.
Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $540,000.
Local Moore Creek School:
William Cowper School
http://www.williamcowper.nsw.edu.au/
KOOTINGAL
The size of Kootingal is approximately 83 km². There is 1 school located in Kootingal.
The population of Kootingal in 2001 was 2,720 people. By 2006 the population was 3,067 showing a population growth of 13% in the area during that time.
The predominant age group in Kootingal is 10 - 19 years.
Households in Kootingal are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying between $600.00 - $800.00 per month on mortgage repayments.
In general, people in Kootingal work in a non-specific occupation.
In 2001, 77% of the homes in Kootingal were owner-occupied compared with 81% in 2006.
Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $245,000.
Local Kootingal School:
Kootingal Public School
http://www.kootingal-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/
TINTINHULL
The size of Tintinhull is approximately 19 km². There is 1 school located in Tintinhull. The population of Tintinhull in 2001 was 555 people.
The size of Tintinhull is approximately 19 km². There is 1 school located in Tintinhull. The population of Tintinhull in 2001 was 555 people.
By 2006 the population was 855 showing a population growth of 54% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Tintinhull is 40 - 49 years.
Households in Tintinhull are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying between $1000.00 - $1200.00 per month on mortgage repayments.
In general, people in Tintinhull work in a non-specific occupation. In 2001, 88% of the homes in Tintinhull were owner-occupied compared with 90% in 2006.
Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $266,000.
Local Tintinhull School:
Tintinhull Public School
http://www.tintinhull-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/
LOOMBERAH
The size of Loomberah is approximately 301 km². There are 2 schools located in Loomberah.
The population of Loomberah in 2001 was 3,616 people. By 2006 the population was 3,755 showing a population growth of 4% in the area during that time.
The predominant age group in Loomberah is 10 - 19 years.
Households in Loomberah are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying between $800.00 - $1000.00 per month on mortgage repayments.
In general, people in Loomberah work in a non-specific occupation.
In 2001, 75% of the homes in Loomberah were owner-occupied compared with 78% in 2006.
Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $266,000.
OUT OF TOWN SCHOOLS:
Carroll Public School
http://www.carroll-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Dungowan Public School
http://www.dungowan-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Nemingha Public School
http://www.nemingha-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Nundle Public School
http://www.nundle-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Somerton Public School
http://www.somerton-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Timbumburi Public School
http://www.timbumburi-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Woolomin Public School
http://www.woolomin-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/