North Tamworth

North Tamworth has a high First Nations population at 9.1%, well above the national figure of 3.2%. The age profile is varied, with 23.7% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the New South Wales average.

While 77.7% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Irish and Scottish.

About 11.3% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. English remains dominant, but Vietnamese and Punjabi are also spoken here.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 56.4% of residents identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 27.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

A higher number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to most similar areas, though this is still well below the state average. Health and management are the most common fields of qualification.

Typical personal weekly income is $820, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, typical household income is $1,463, which is a little below the national figure.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is reflected in the 8.7% of residents who need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Volunteer rates are lower than in most similar areas, though at 14.9% they remain a little above the state average. Roughly 9.9% of people provide unpaid care, which is a little below the national figure.

There are 568 First Nations people living here, and their unemployment rate of 8.0% is well below the national figure of 12.3%. Median personal income for First Nations residents is a little above the national average.

The area has a high number of people living alone, at 38.0%, which is far above the national figure. This helps explain why the average household size of 2.2 people is lower than the national usual of 2.5.

Renters make up 40.3% of the community, well above the national average of 30.6%. While 68.7% of homes are separate houses, only 24.5% are owned outright, which is well below the national figure.

Most people drive to work, and 10% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the national average. While the area has many public transport stops, only 0.1% of people use them to commute.

North Tamworth is a highly mobile community, with 51.7% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are a major driver of this, accounting for 32.3% of the population.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most similar areas, with 66% of the workforce in full-time roles. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, which accounts for 25.8% of jobs.

The area is somewhat walkable, though only 55% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed. Access to parks is good, with 87.5% of homes within a short walk, but access to schools and groceries is lower than the state average.