CensusAtlas

Urban Centre · Area profile

Tamworth

38 km²

Open map →
📍 Tamworth, Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population35,415—since 2011Median age37 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population15.2%People aged 65 and over19.8%Children under 1519.9%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41.3k1.3k

Age structure

In Tamworth, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 26%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Young adults (25–44)26.0%
Older adults (45–64)21.8%
Children (0–14)19.9%
Seniors (65+)19.8%
Youth (15–24)12.4%

Marital status

In Tamworth, the largest group is Never married at 40%, followed by Married (39%) and Divorced (10%).

  • Never married40%
  • Married39%
  • Divorced10%
  • Widowed7%
  • Separated4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In Tamworth, the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by Philippines (2%) and India (1%).

Australia81.3%
Philippines1.3%
India1.2%
England1.0%
Vietnam0.9%
China0.6%
New Zealand0.6%
Nepal0.6%
South Africa0.2%
Italy0.1%

Language

People using another language at home8.4%

Language used at home

In Tamworth, the largest group is English only at 95%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Vietnamese (1%).

English only83.5%
Mandarin1.1%
Vietnamese1.0%
Tagalog0.7%
Punjabi0.6%
Arabic0.2%
Hindi0.2%
Cantonese0.2%
Italian0.1%
Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion32.8%

Religious affiliation

In Tamworth, the largest group is Christianity at 60%, followed by No religion (36%) and Hinduism (1%).

  • Christianity60%
  • No religion36%
  • Hinduism1%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Islam1%
  • Other religions1%
  • Judaism0%

Education

Completed Year 1240.6%

Highest year of school

In Tamworth, the largest group is Year 12 at 45%, followed by Year 10 (32%) and Year 9 or below (15%).

Year 1240.6%
Year 1029.4%
Year 9 or below13.7%
Year 116.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$750—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,328—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,706—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week6.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.9%

Household income distribution

In Tamworth, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (31%) and Under $650 (21%).

$650–$1,49932.4%
$1,500–$2,99929.1%
Under $65019.9%
$3,000–$3,9996.5%
$4,000 or more5.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.6%People with a mental health condition11.6%People needing help with daily activities7.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Tamworth, the largest group is Mental health at 19%, followed by Asthma (19%) and Arthritis (17%).

Mental health11.6%
Asthma11.4%
Arthritis10.5%
Other condition8.3%
Diabetes5.5%
Heart disease4.8%
Cancer3.2%
Lung condition2.4%
Stroke1.3%
Dementia1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.4%People providing unpaid care12.4%People caring for children unpaid24.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3—since 2011One-parent families22.6%

Family composition

In Tamworth, the largest group is Couples with children at 48%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (23%).

  • Couples with children48%
  • Couples without children28%
  • One-parent families23%
  • Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,400—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011Households renting40.8%Homes owned outright29.3%Separate (detached) houses81.9%

How homes are owned or rented

In Tamworth, the largest group is Rented at 42%, followed by Owned outright (30%) and Owned with a mortgage (27%).

  • Rented42%
  • Owned outright30%
  • Owned with a mortgage27%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Tamworth, the largest group is Separate house at 82%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (15%) and Flat or apartment (3%).

  • Separate house82%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached15%
  • Flat or apartment3%
  • Other dwelling0%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years42.7%

How people get to work

In Tamworth, the largest group is Car (driver) at 76%, followed by Worked at home (12%) and Car (passenger) (8%).

Car (driver)63.7%
Worked at home9.9%
Car (passenger)6.8%
Walked2.4%
Bicycle0.3%
Bus0.3%
Train0.0%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate5.7%Labour-force participation57.3%Employed full-time62.6%

Industries people work in

In Tamworth, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 20%, followed by Manufacturing (12%) and Retail trade (11%).

Health care & social assistance19.0%
Manufacturing11.2%
Retail trade10.9%
Education & training8.7%
Accommodation & food7.8%
Construction7.3%
Public administration & safety5.4%
Transport & warehousing4.7%
Other services4.2%
Professional & technical3.5%

Occupations people work in

In Tamworth, the largest group is Professionals at 18%, followed by Labourers (17%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Professionals17.8%
Labourers17.2%
Community & personal service13.7%
Technicians & trades13.4%
Clerical & administrative11.0%
Sales workers9.6%
Managers9.2%
Machinery operators & drivers6.6%

Nearby areas

CalalaKingswood (L)Nemingha (L)KootingalMoonbi (L)Attunga (L)Werris CreekManilla