State Electorate · Area profile

Tamworth

21,699 km²

Tamworth is characterised by a larger-than-average population, slightly below-average household incomes and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

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📍 Tamworth, State Electorate

Demographics & Identity

Total population80,856▲ +22.4%since 2011 Median age39 yrs▼ -9.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population13.1%People aged 65 and over20.2%Children under 1520.3%People in a de facto relationship12.5%▲ +63.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Tamworth, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 24%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Young adults (25–44)24.1%

Older adults (45–64)24.0%

Children (0–14)20.3%

Seniors (65+)20.2%

Youth (15–24)11.4%

Marital status

In Tamworth, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (9%).

Married45%
Never married35%
Divorced9%
Widowed6%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Tamworth, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (1%) and Philippines (1%).

Australia84.6%

England1.2%

Philippines0.8%

New Zealand0.7%

India0.7%

Vietnam0.4%

China0.4%

Nepal0.3%

South Africa0.2%

Italy0.1%

Ancestry

In Tamworth, the largest group is Australian at 39%, followed by English (35%) and Irish (9%).

Australian43.9%

English39.5%

Irish10.7%

Scottish9.8%

German4.0%

Italian1.1%

Chinese1.1%

Filipino0.9%

Dutch0.8%

Indian0.6%

Language

People using another language at home5.1%

Language used at home

In Tamworth, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Vietnamese (0%).

English only87.5%

Mandarin0.6%

Vietnamese0.4%

Tagalog0.4%

Punjabi0.3%

Cantonese0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Italian0.1%

Greek0.0%

Religion

People with no religion31.4%

Religious affiliation

In Tamworth, the largest group is Christianity at 63%, followed by No religion (34%) and Hinduism (1%).

Christianity63%
No religion34%
Hinduism1%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1240.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher14.2%

Highest year of school

In Tamworth, the largest group is Year 12 at 44%, followed by Year 10 (34%) and Year 9 or below (15%).

Year 1240.1%

Year 1030.9%

Year 9 or below13.5%

Year 116.6%

Highest qualification level

In Tamworth, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 47%, followed by Bachelor degree (23%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Certificate III / IV36.7%

Bachelor degree17.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.2%

Postgraduate degree4.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.8%

Certificate I / II2.7%

Field of qualification

In Tamworth, the largest group is Management & commerce at 20%, followed by Engineering & related (18%) and Health (15%).

Management & commerce15.9%

Engineering & related14.9%

Health12.1%

Society & culture9.9%

Education9.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.4%

Architecture & building5.2%

Agriculture & environment4.4%

Creative arts1.8%

Natural & physical sciences1.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$750▲ +32.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,416▲ +16.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,824▲ +19.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week8.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week15.0%

Household income distribution

In Tamworth, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (31%) and Under $650 (20%).

$650–$1,49930.2%

$1,500–$2,99928.7%

Under $65018.6%

$3,000–$3,9998.1%

$4,000 or more6.9%

Personal income distribution

In Tamworth, the largest group is Under $650 at 44%, followed by $650–$1,499 (37%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65040.1%

$650–$1,49934.0%

$1,500–$2,99914.1%

$3,000 or more2.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.8%People with a mental health condition10.2%People needing help with daily activities6.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Tamworth, the largest group is None at 63%, followed by One condition (24%) and Two conditions (8%).

None56.7%

One condition21.2%

Two conditions7.3%

Three or more4.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Tamworth, the largest group is Asthma at 19%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Mental health (18%).

Asthma10.9%

Arthritis10.6%

Mental health10.2%

Other condition7.9%

Diabetes5.4%

Heart disease4.9%

Cancer3.4%

Lung condition2.4%

Stroke1.2%

Dementia0.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.2%People providing unpaid care12.7%People caring for children unpaid26.8%People who served in the Defence Force3.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -7.7%since 2011 One-parent families17.4%People living alone28.5%▲ +18.9%since 2011

Family composition

In Tamworth, the largest group is Couples with children at 52%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (17%).

Couples with children52%
Couples without children29%
One-parent families17%
Other families1%

Household size

In Tamworth, the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 1 person (29%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people35.1%

1 person28.5%

3 people14.2%

4 people12.9%

5 people6.2%

6 or more3.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300▼ -4.8%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,500▼ -28.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting30.0%Homes owned outright34.5%Separate (detached) houses88.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms80.1%▲ +2.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Tamworth, the largest group is Owned outright at 35%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Rented (31%).

Owned outright35%
Owned with a mortgage32%
Rented31%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Tamworth, the largest group is Separate house at 89%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (8%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

Separate house89%
Townhouse / semi-detached8%
Flat or apartment2%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Tamworth, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms41.3%

4 bedrooms31.5%

2 bedrooms14.5%

5 or more7.3%

1 bedroom3.2%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Tamworth, the largest group is $200–$349 at 54%, followed by $350–$549 (29%) and Under $200 (15%).

$200–$34951.9%

$350–$54927.5%

Under $20014.4%

$550–$7491.3%

$750 or more0.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Tamworth, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 44%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (25%) and Under $1,000 (23%).

$1,000–$1,79941.7%

$1,800–$2,99924.0%

Under $1,00021.3%

$3,000 or more7.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.8%▼ -10.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Tamworth, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 37%, followed by 1 vehicle (35%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

2 vehicles37.5%

1 vehicle34.9%

3 vehicles13.5%

4 or more8.4%

No vehicle5.8%

How people get to work

In Tamworth, the largest group is Car (driver) at 74%, followed by Worked at home (16%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)61.7%

Worked at home13.1%

Car (passenger)5.2%

Walked2.8%

Bus0.6%

Bicycle0.2%

Train0.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years38.9%Recent arrivals from overseas25.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.4%Labour-force participation59.4%Employed full-time63.2%

Industries people work in

In Tamworth, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Retail trade (10%) and Education & training (10%).

Health care & social assistance15.7%

Retail trade9.4%

Education & training9.3%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing8.4%

Manufacturing7.6%

Construction7.6%

Accommodation & food6.4%

Public administration & safety5.6%

Transport & warehousing4.6%

Other services4.1%

Occupations people work in

In Tamworth, the largest group is Professionals at 17%, followed by Managers (14%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Professionals16.6%

Managers14.0%

Technicians & trades13.8%

Labourers13.7%

Community & personal service12.2%

Clerical & administrative11.0%

Sales workers8.6%

Machinery operators & drivers8.5%

Nearby areas

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