Tamworth

Tamworth sits along the Peel River and forms the main urban center in northeastern New South Wales with 43,874 residents. The city spreads across both riverbanks, with the business district concentrated on the north side and residential areas climbing gentle hills to the south and west.

The Kamilaroi lived in this region before European settlers founded sheep farms in 1831, leading to the official town establishment in 1850. The railway arrival in 1878 transformed the site into an important regional trading center for agricultural products.

The city bears the name of Robert Peel, the second Viscount Tamworth, which appears in street names and historic buildings throughout the center. Visitors notice references to the country music tradition everywhere, from murals showing guitars to bronze statues of well-known musicians along the main street.

The regional airport offers regular domestic flights, while public buses and trains connect points within the region. Drivers find free parking in most areas of the center, with main roads clearly signposted.

This city introduced electric street lighting in 1888 as the first location in Australia, earning the nickname First Town of Lights. A small museum in the power station documents this technical achievement with original lamps and historical photographs from that era.

Location: New South Wales

Location: Tamworth Regional Council

Location: Tamworth

Inception: 1850

Elevation above the sea: 404 m

Shares border with: North Tamworth, Taminda, Calala, East Tamworth, West Tamworth

Website: http://tamworth.nsw.gov.au/asp

GPS coordinates: -31.09056,150.93167

Latest update: December 13, 2025 15:54