West Tamworth, New South Wales facts for kids
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St Paul's Anglican Church, West Tamworth
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 West Tamworth
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 5,347 (2011 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2340 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Tamworth Regional Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Tamworth, | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | New England | ||||||||||||||
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West Tamworth is a lively area located in the western part of Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia. It sits between South Tamworth and Taminda, which is Tamworth's industrial area.
This suburb is a key spot for both homes and businesses in Tamworth. One of its most important streets is Bridge Street. This road helps connect the northern and southern parts of the city. The Oxley Highway, a major road, also passes through a section of West Tamworth.
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Sports and Fun in West Tamworth
West Tamworth is a great place for sports and outdoor activities. Many sports fields are located along the Peel River, which flows through the area.
Where to Play Sports
You can find the main netball courts and fields for baseball and softball here. These areas are shared between West Tamworth and the nearby industrial suburb of Taminda. The Tamworth Touch fields, used for touch football, are also located by the river in West Tamworth.
Local Sports Teams
The West Tamworth Lions are a well-known rugby league club. They play their games at Scully Park, which is part of the West Tamworth Leagues Club. A famous Australian rugby league player, Nathan Blacklock, even played one game for the West Lions in 2007.
Close to Scully Park, you'll find the grounds where the Tamworth Pirates rugby club plays. Right across the road from these grounds is the Scully Park Olympic Pool. This pool is owned by the local council and is used by many swimmers for training and competitions.
Big Sports Rivalries
There's a long history of exciting sports rivalries in Tamworth, especially in rugby league and rugby union. The teams from West Tamworth often compete against teams from North Tamworth. These matches are always a big deal because they represent the western and northern parts of the city.
In rugby league, the rivalry is between the West Tamworth Lions and the North Tamworth Bears. Their games always attract large crowds. In rugby union, the Tamworth Pirates have a strong rivalry with the Tamworth Magpies. Their yearly matches are also very popular and draw many fans.
Images for kids
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Looking down Bridge Street
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Tamworth West Public School Banners
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Tamworth Golf Course
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Front View of Tamworth West Public School
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