East Tamworth, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of East Tamworth, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | East Tamworth |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tamworth Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.09866 |
| Longitude | 150.95797 |
| Population | 5,273 |
| Density | 338.0 /km² |
| Area | 15.6 km² |
| Elevation | 419 m |
| Postcode | 2340 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 309 km north |
East Tamworth is a locality in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,273. The locality covers an area of 15.6 km², giving a population density of about 338.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 419 m above sea level. It lies approximately 309 km north of Sydney. East Tamworth is located at 31.0987°S, 150.9580°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2340. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
East Tamworth lies at the foot of rolling hills, where the golden light of late afternoon softens the edges of the landscape. It lies 2.6 km east-south-east of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 104°T), and is situated 4.1 km east-north-east of South Tamworth. The Peel River, a silver ribbon, meanders through the periphery of East Tamworth, its banks fringed with the dappled shade of river red gums and scattered wattles. The air here carries a dry, earthy scent, a blend of sun-baked soil and the subtle perfume of eucalyptus, especially potent after a rain shower. The terrain is a gentle undulation, hinting at the pastoral heritage that defines much of this region, with broad skies arching overhead, often painted with streaks of apricot and rose as the day draws to a close.
The history of East Tamworth is deeply entwined with the pastoral and agricultural industries that have sustained it for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile lands and the promise of opportunity, established large grazing properties, shaping the very character of the place. Today, while still a significant centre for agriculture, East Tamworth also hums with a more diverse local economy, with small businesses contributing to its steady pulse. It is a place that remembers its roots, where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of the pace of life, and where the echoes of the past are felt in the quiet dignity of its established streets.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of East Tamworth, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on East Tamworth, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for East Tamworth includes the postcode (2340), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Tamworth Regional Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct East Tamworth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |