East Tamworth, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids East TamworthTamworth, New South Wales |
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| Population | 5,342 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2340 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Tamworth Regional Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Tamworth, | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | New England | ||||||||||||||
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East Tamworth is a suburb located in the eastern part of Tamworth, a city in New South Wales, Australia. It sits between North Tamworth, the main city center (Tamworth CBD), and the nearby suburb of Nemingha. East Tamworth is one of the oldest areas in Tamworth.
Because it's so old, East Tamworth is known for its wide streets and beautiful historic buildings. Many of these old homes are very valuable. The suburb is also home to ANZAC Park, Tamworth Public School, St Nicholas Primary School, and Calrossy Anglican School.
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About East Tamworth Residents
East Tamworth is known as a well-off area in Tamworth. This is mostly because the homes and properties here are quite expensive.
Who Lives Here?
In 2011, about 5,212 people lived in East Tamworth. Here's a look at who they are:
- Age: The people living here are a bit older than the average Australian. The median age was 41 years old. About 17.8% of the population were kids under 15.
- Background: Most residents (86.5%) were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included England and New Zealand. Most people (91.4%) spoke only English at home.
- Money: The average weekly income for households was $1,161. This was a bit lower than the national average. Mortgage payments for homes were also lower than the national average.
- Getting Around: Most people (73.4%) drove to work by car. Only a small number used public transport.
- Homes: Most homes (83%) in East Tamworth are separate houses. About 13% are flats or apartments. The average household has about 2.3 people.
Fun Things to Do
East Tamworth has many places for sports and activities.
Sports Facilities
- The Courts @ East: This is a tennis club that was recently updated. It now has 13 championship-level tennis courts. There are also good facilities for people watching the games.
- Tamworth Croquet Club: This club holds weekly games of croquet. It has about 30 members, many of whom are older adults.
- Tamworth City Bowling Club: This is a very popular lawn bowls club. It has over 1,150 members and has grown a lot recently. It's a busy place in the community, hosting many events like barefoot bowls and fitness classes for seniors.
Schools in East Tamworth
East Tamworth is home to several schools.
- Tamworth Public School
- St Nicholas Primary School
- Calrossy Anglican School
