West 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 West Tamworth, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | West 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 | -31.10219 |
| Longitude | 150.90889 |
| Population | 5,259 |
| Density | 883.9 /km² |
| Area | 6.0 km² |
| Elevation | 411 m |
| Postcode | 2340 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 309 km north |
West Tamworth is a locality in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,259. The locality covers an area of 6.0 km², giving a population density of about 883.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 411 m above sea level. It lies approximately 309 km north of Sydney. West Tamworth is located at 31.1022°S, 150.9089°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2340. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
West Tamworth unfurls across a landscape where the gentle slopes of the Liverpool Range begin to soften, bleeding into the broader plains of the Peel River valley. It lies 2.4 km west-south-west of Tamworth, NSW (from Tamworth, NSW: bearing 245°T), and is situated 1.3 km north-west of South Tamworth. Here, the air carries a dry, earthy scent, particularly potent after a summer shower, mingling with the sweet perfume of flowering gums. The terrain, a subtle undulation rather than dramatic peaks, is a patchwork of emerald pastures and ochre earth, crisscrossed by fences that trace the contours of the land. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, languid shadows, painting the gum trees in hues of burnished gold and deep violet, a quiet spectacle against the vast Australian sky.
The history of West Tamworth is deeply entwined with the pastoral traditions of the region, its development spurred by the rich grazing lands that have sustained sheep and cattle for generations. The Peel River, a constant, life-giving presence, has shaped settlement patterns and agricultural practices, its banks a familiar sight for those who call this place home. While not a hub for large-scale industry, West Tamworth thrives on a sturdy local economy, with agriculture, particularly wool and beef production, forming its bedrock. The town centre, a modest collection of buildings, serves as the heart of this enduring community, a place where the pace of life feels dictated by the turning of the seasons and the needs of the land, fostering a character of quiet resilience and practical connection.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of West 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 West Tamworth, in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for West 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 West 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. |