North Tamworth, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids North Tamworth Tamworth, New South Wales
North Tamworth Sunset
Population	5,141 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2340
LGA(s)	Tamworth Regional Council
State electorate(s)	Tamworth,
Federal Division(s)	New England
Suburbs around North Tamworth: Hallsville Moores Creek Daruka Oxley Vale North Tamworth East Tamworth Taminda West Tamworth Tamworth Central Business District

North Tamworth is a busy suburb in the northern part of Tamworth, a city in New South Wales, Australia. It sits on the north side of the Peel River, nestled between the suburbs of East Tamworth and Oxley Vale. To the north, you'll find smaller suburbs like Hills Plain and Moore Creek. North Tamworth is an important area because it has the Tamworth Base Hospital, Tamara Private Hospital, and many doctors' offices. It's also home to the Northgate Shopping Centre and lots of sports fields where people play games.

Exploring North Tamworth's Past

The story of North Tamworth began in the 1830s. This is when early settlers, called "squatters," started to live along the Peel River. For a while, not many people lived here. But things changed in the 1880s when a railway line was built, helping the area grow.

A lot of new homes and buildings appeared after World War II, especially in the 1960s and 1970s. Since the early 1990s, the number of people living in North Tamworth has stayed about the same. This is because while some new houses were built, fewer people started living in each home.

Where is North Tamworth Located?

North Tamworth has clear boundaries that help you know where it is. To the north, it's bordered by Browns Lane. To the east, you'll find the area called Moore Creek. The southern border includes East Tamworth, Daruka Road, Janison Street, Darling Street, the Main North railway line, and the Peel River. Finally, to the west, it's next to the area of Oxley Vale.

Schools in North Tamworth

North Tamworth is home to several important schools and colleges, helping students learn and grow.

• Oxley High School
• Tamworth TAFE
• McCarthy Catholic College

Sports Teams and Fields

North Tamworth is a great place for sports! It's where four of Tamworth's main football teams play.

• The Tamworth Rugby Union Sporting Club plays rugby at Rugby Park.
• The North Tamworth Bears Rugby League Club and the Oxley Vale Attunga Football Club play at Jack Woolaston Oval.
• The North Companions Football Club plays soccer at Riverside Park.

Exciting Sports Rivalries

There are some really exciting rivalries in sports, especially in Rugby league and Rugby Union, between North Tamworth and West Tamworth. These two suburbs are on different sides of the Peel River, and their teams represent the northern and western parts of Tamworth.

In rugby league, the big rivalry is between the North Tamworth Bears and the West Tamworth Lions. Their games always bring in huge crowds! In rugby union, the Tamworth Magpies and the Pirates rugby club have a similar rivalry, with their matches also attracting many fans each year.