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Tamworth
38 km²
Daily life in Tamworth revolves around a large, diverse population where a high proportion of separate houses and family homes create a suburban feel. The community is notably young and diverse, with a far higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents than the national figure. While many residents rent and typical incomes are well below the state average, the town is very walkable with excellent access to parks and public transport. This blend of a young demographic and a strong regional identity defines the character of the area.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 15.2% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is generally younger than most areas, with a typical age of 37 and a higher share of children under 15.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas make up 10.5% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 83.5% of the population, and the 8.4% who use another language at home is much higher than in similar areas, though still far below the state average.
Christianity is the most common affiliation at 54.3%, while 32.8% of residents report no religion, a figure that is well below the national average.
The area has a higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas, though at 14.9% this is still far below the national figure.
Typical weekly household income is $1,328, which is well below both the state and national figures. Personal income is higher than in most similar areas, though typical weekly earnings are about the same as the national figure of $805.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the state and nation, and the 11.6% of people with a mental health condition is well above the New South Wales figure.
Volunteering is much lower here than in most similar areas. Unpaid care for children is around the middle for its level, while the proportion of people doing 15 or more hours of housework is a little below the national figure.
Single-parent families are much more common than in most areas at 22.6%, and 32.3% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.
Separate houses make up 81.9% of homes, far above the state average. Renting is much more common here than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly rent of $300, which is well below the national figure.
Most people drive to work, and only 0.3% use public transport, which is a little below the national figure. Working from home is less common here than in the rest of the state.
The area has seen significant movement, with 42.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are among the highest at this level, far above the national figure.
Full-time employment is well above the national average at 62.6%, and health care and social assistance is the most common industry. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is about the same as the national figure.
Tamworth is very walkable, with almost all homes within a short walk of public transport and parks. However, access to groceries and health services is well below the state average.