East Tamworth

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 7.0%. While the typical resident is 40, the community is diverse in age, with 21.2% of people aged 65 and over, a figure well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are English and Australian. Only 11.7% of people were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.

English is the primary language for 88.2% of the population. While 8.0% of residents use another language at home—higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common religion at 58.5%. About 31.1% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is highly qualified, with 29.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. This professional lean is reflected in the common fields of study, particularly management, commerce, and health.

Personal incomes are notably strong, with the typical weekly personal income of $915 being a little above the national figure. Similarly, 13.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

About 30.6% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average. This includes 9.7% of people with a mental health condition, a figure higher than most areas.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 20.9% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 14.6% of residents providing unpaid care, which is well above the state average.

There are 381 First Nations people living in the area, among the largest groups for this level. While the unemployment rate for this group is 8.4%—well below the national figure—household incomes are a little below the state and national averages.

Homes here tend to be smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. There is a high proportion of people living alone (30.8%) and a much higher rate of one-parent families compared to most areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses (81.5%), which is far above the state average. While 35.7% of homes are owned outright, there is also a high rental rate of 35.0%, which is well above the national figure.

Cars are the primary way to get to work for 60.5% of residents. While public transport stops are numerous, only 0.1% of people use them to commute, and working from home is far less common than in the rest of the state.

The area has seen significant movement, with 44.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is driven by a very high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 35.4%, which is far above the national figure.

The workforce is very active, with 64.4% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is well above the national average at 63.4%, with many residents working in health care, social assistance, and education.

Most homes are within a short walk of public transport and parks, but far fewer are within walking distance of groceries compared to the state average. The overall walkability score is 5.3, making it somewhat walkable.