North 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 North Tamworth, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | North 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 | -31.06412 |
| Longitude | 150.93409 |
| Population | 5,276 |
| Density | 291.7 /km² |
| Area | 18.1 km² |
| Elevation | 391 m |
| Postcode | 2340 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 313 km north |
North Tamworth is a locality in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,276. The locality covers an area of 18.1 km², giving a population density of about 291.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 391 m above sea level. It lies approximately 313 km north of Sydney. North Tamworth is located at 31.0641°S, 150.9341°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2340. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
North Tamworth unfurls itself onto the northern banks of the Peel River, a gentle spread of residential streets and burgeoning commercial hubs that acknowledge the broad, blue sky arching over the New England Tablelands. It lies 3.2 km north of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 4°T), and is situated 5.5 km north-north-east of South Tamworth. The landscape here is a study in subtle gradients, the land rising with a soft resilience towards the distant, hazy outlines of the western ranges, a panorama often painted in the muted ochre and sage of dry grasses and hardy bushland. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean promise, a coolness that belies the sun's eventual warmth, and the distant murmur of traffic a low thrum against the quietude of the neighbourhood.
Historically, North Tamworth’s development has been intrinsically linked to the agricultural bounty of the surrounding region, its economy once firmly rooted in the sheep and cattle grazing that still define much of the countryside. The Peel River, a vital artery, has sustained this pastoral heritage, its waters shaping the very character of the land and the lives of its inhabitants. While the town has diversified, embracing retail and services, the echoes of its farming past remain, evident in the sturdy Federation-era homes and the enduring connection many residents feel to the land. The nearby Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre, a more recent addition, now draws a different kind of energy, its bright lights and crowds a modern counterpoint to the quiet, enduring spirit of North Tamworth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of North 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 North Tamworth, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for North 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 North 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. |