Tamworth is a dynamic, modern and progressive city and a major regional service centre with an easy going lifestyle and a strong economy.
Tamworth is a regional capital city and one of the most progressive and exciting places in inland Australia – we combine country living with city style.
Country living means no traffic, clean air and easy parking while city style means golf courses, restaurants, cafes and speciality stores in a stress free environment a short distance from home.
Whether your idea of the perfect home is a large acreage 10 minutes drive from the CBD, or a double brick federation home within walking distance you can do it in Tamworth. Our regional towns give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the community and really get a sense of belonging.
Useful Facts
Size : 9,653km 2
Population : 58,000
Climate : Warm summer and mild winters. Average temperature range is 16° to 34°C in summer and 3° to 18°C in winter. The average annual rainfall is 673mm.
Transport
Road: 387km from Sydney, 573km from Brisbane
Rail: Daily service to Sydney (6.25 hours)
Airport : Tamworth (regular services to Sydney and Brisbane)
Local: Tamworth Buslines runs the local bus service in and around Tamworth
Education
- TAFE New England Tamworth
- University of New England
- University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health
Employment
Manufacturing, health and community services, education, logistics, wholesale trades, food processing and tourism and hospitality provide a solid economic base for the city. Retail is the biggest employer, and there’s a strong base in property and financial service sectors, aviation and construction.
Dining
The Tamworth region’s abundance of top quality local produce does not stop in the paddock. A number of restaurants and businesses use local products to create a wide range of tasty dishes.
With an exponential amount of eateries to satisfy any hunger available throughout the region, amateur food critics will find it hard to choose where to dine. Enjoy appetising local produce teamed with true-country style hospitality at a wide array of alfresco dining cafes and restaurants. 16 pubs in the area offer a more relaxed dining experience.
Sport
There are more than 180 sporting clubs and 50 sports grounds spread across 3,200 hectares of green space in Tamworth. There are also seven fitness centres, six public swimming pools, two golf courses. For the outdoor types our region offers some of the best areas in the state for bush walking, kayaking, rock climbing, abseiling, bird watching, camping, and of course the world famous paragliding at Manilla. If a more relaxed lifestyle appeals, you don’t have to go far from Tamworth before you see vineyards, olive groves and market gardens.
Arts & Culture
The Tamworth region is home to an exciting array of tourist, cultural and community experiences. The Tamworth Regional Gallery offers an ever changing smorgasbord of artistic experiences. The Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music regularly showcases the talent of our local musicians. The Tamworth Regional Library holds regular book readings, author visits, and a food and literature program that tempts the tastebuds as well as the mind.
The Tamworth region also plays host to a number of community festivals, events and market days, most notably the Tamworth Country Music Festival. A must see is the iconic Golden Guitar.
Aboriginal Culture
The traditional owners of the Tamworth region are the Kamilaroi people.
Each year, Tamworth Regional Council hosts a number of activities relating to Aboriginal culture. These include a formal flag raising ceremony each May to celebrate Reconciliation Week . The event takes place at the Coledale Community Centre, and is attended by local politicians, schools and community members.
The ceremony includes speeches from a Tamworth Regional Council Councillor, a local indigenous school student and an Aboriginal elder, with entertainment provided by an indigenous group.
Council also works with the Tamworth Aboriginal Inter-Agency to organise an annual NAIDOC Family Day in July, to celebrate NAIDOC Week .
The event includes a street parade, a flag raising ceremony and cultural activities.
Around 1,000 people attend each year, enjoying a free barbecue lunch, performances from local entertainers, local artists selling their works and children’s rides.
