Future Focused Opportunities
Tamworth, where opportunity meets innovation in a thriving regional landscape.
With competitive operating costs and exceptional access to national and international markets through our robust rail, road and air infrastructure, Tamworth is ideally positioned for business success.
Our diverse economy encompasses key sectors, including manufacturing, logistics, health services, and tourism, each supported by a skilled workforce ready to meet the demands of the future.
Here, you’ll find a welcoming and diverse community that embraces growth and collaboration.
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Industries
Tamworth Global Gateway Park
A joint venture between Tamworth Regional Council, the New South Wales Government and the Australian Federal Government, investment in the Tamworth Global Gateway Park (TGGP) represents a combined total of almost $80 million.
This investment has delivered a range of exciting projects to support development of the 246-hectare precinct, including the construction of access roads, stormwater drainage, roundabouts, and rail line reactivation.
With intermodal freight facilities now available, the TGGP is also strategically located adjacent to Tamworth Regional Airport making the precinct suitable for a range of industrial activities.
- 119 hectares of heavy industrial zoning
- 60 hectares of light industrial zoning
- 67-hectare business park
Logistics & Transport
Tamworth is strategically positioned as a transport and logistics hub, thanks to its exceptional connectivity and infrastructure. The Tamworth Global Gateway Park (TGGP) plays a pivotal role, with designated land zoning for logistics and industrial use, facilitating seamless operations for businesses in the sector.
The presence of Qube’s rail intermodal facility enhances the region’s logistics capabilities, offering convenient and cost-effective transport solutions that connect Tamworth to major markets – particularly through direct access to Port Botany.
The Tamworth Regional Airport also offers opportunities to investors within the broader aviation precinct. Currently, the airport offers direct passenger flights to Sydney and Brisbane as well as facilities for flight training – which are being used by prominent flight training colleges. With plans to further enhance and upgrade the airport’s infrastructure, there are potentially opportunities for investors in both aviation and logistics spaces.
Overall, the logistics and transport sector employs nearly 1,400 people (2022/23) within Tamworth.
Aviation Precinct
The Tamworth Aviation and Training Precinct offers a significant investment opportunity, anchored by the International Flight Training Tamworth (IFTT), Australia’s largest and premier pilot training institution. With substantial capacity for expansion, IFTT is well-positioned to address increasing domestic and international demand within the aviation and supporting industries.
Located within a 600-hectare Council-owned site, the precinct benefits from strategic positioning in the Tamworth Airport-Industrial-CBD corridor, offering excellent connections via arterial roads and intermodal rail links.
The precinct is linked to the Tamworth Global Gateway Park, creating synergies with major industries like food processing and logistics, and fostering opportunities in biofuels, aerospace research, and aviation engineering.
With robust aeronautical and non-aeronautical infrastructure and plans for airport expansion, the precinct supports job creation, upskilling, and economic diversification. Government and private sector investment in this aviation hub will continue to catalyse Tamworth’s growth as a regional leader in aviation and logistics.
Tourism, Sport & Major Events
We have the experience, expertise and infrastructure!
Tamworth is a vibrant hub for tourism, sports, and major events, with a calendar of year-round events including the renowned Tamworth Country Music Festival (TCMF) which draws thousands of visitors each year. This iconic festival not only showcases local talent but also generates significant economic contributions, with visitors spending millions during their stay. Annually, TCMF attracts over 60,000 attendees, bolstering the local economy and supporting businesses across the region.
The tourism sector is further enhanced by facilities such as the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC). As the premier equine and livestock events centre in NSW, AELEC’s two stadiums provide multi-use community facilities which attract national and international visitors throughout the year. The main arena includes a café, ticket box office, a concourse for trade sites, a large undercroft, and dedicated broadcasting and judges’ boxes. Supporting facilities include a sales arena, two additional indoor arenas with streaming capabilities, an education and training facility, and six stable blocks. For visitors from further afield, facilities include 187 powered camp sites, a truck wash, and a paddock for unpowered camp sites.
AELEC attracts approximately 120,000 international and domestic visitors each year and represents Tamworth’s regional roots, its commitment to sustainable and safe entertainment, and offers visitors unique experiences that are hard to beat.
Tamworth Regional Events and Conference Centre (TRECC) is a multi-purpose events and entertainment centre located approximately 6km from the Tamworth CBD. Each year, TRECC hosts a wide variety of events from full-scale rock concerts to conferences, motor shows, exhibitions, award nights and dinners. The large auditorium can be adapted to suit various events with options for tiered theatre seating, open-plan exhibitions or seated dinners for 300-400 people.
With its picturesque landscapes and rich natural environment, Tamworth offers a unique blend of sport and recreation, appealing to both locals and visitors alike, supported by exemplary infrastructure.
As the region’s visitor economy continues to grow, there is an increasing need for more and greater diversity in accommodation options as well as other sub-sectors such as shopping, dining and visitor experiences.
Housing
Strong investment, vibrant livability, ongoing demographic changes and population growth in the Tamworth Region has increased need for both more and greater diversity in housing options. Tamworth’s housing sector is experiencing a substantial increase in interest from both investors and new residents.
Reflecting the potential of its housing market, Tamworth has attracted several large housing projects in recent years including Arcadia and Stratheden projects.
The newly zoned ‘Arcadia’ Housing Precinct will facilitate the next stage of residential growth in the Tamworth region. Arcadia’s idyllic location, alongside its proximity to South Tamworth’s shops and services, make it an ideal location to buy or build your next home.
Tamworth’s planning instruments have more than 6000 residential lots ready for development or in the final stages of planning.
The ‘Stratheden’ Housing Precinct will facilitate future residential growth in North Tamworth. Adjacent to Manilla Road, Stratheden sits less than 5 minutes away from the nearest shops, schools, and Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital, and is located less 10 minutes from the city centre.
Health & Community Services
Tamworth is a regional health hub which provides healthcare services to residents of the wider region. The Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital is the largest health facility in NSW outside the Sydney-Wollongong-Newcastle metropolitan area.
Tamworth is also home to the University of Newcastle Teaching Hospital. The University of Newcastle’s Department of Rural Health provides hands-on experience for upcoming health professionals in a rural setting. Sitting adjacent to the Tamworth’s Health Precinct, this facility offers unmatched skill development and growth for all students.
The health sector is a significant contributor to the local economy, generating substantial economic output. Healthcare and Social Assistance is the largest local employer and employs over 6,500 individuals (in 2022/23). This diverse workforce encompasses various roles, from clinical professionals to support staff.
As the regional population increases and demand for health services continues to rise, Tamworth is well-positioned to expand its offerings, enhancing community health outcomes while creating additional employment opportunities.
There are opportunities in associated and aligned industries, including aged care and childcare sectors, which have seen significant increase in demand as a result of ongoing demographic changes.
Manufacturing
Tamworth is rapidly becoming a manufacturing powerhouse, especially as a key base for industry leading food manufacturers, Baiada, Teys Australia and Thomas Foods International. Tamworth is also home to successful industrial and engineering businesses with a national/regional footprint including Belmore Engineering, Obieco Industries and Apollo Engineering.
The manufacturing sector plays a vital role in the local economy, generating millions in output and employing nearly 2,700 people locally (in 2022/23), showcasing the region’s robust workforce and capabilities. With the presence of Qube’s rail intermodal facility and many major road freight/transport service providers, businesses benefit from enhanced logistics and reduced transport costs, further supporting growth in the manufacturing sector.
Sub-sectors within the industry such as the food processing sector also benefit from strong supply chain connectivity within the region – especially due to Tamworth’s large agriculture base.
Tamworth’s strategic location, combined with its growing infrastructure, cost-competitiveness and the existing base of manufacturing workers, presents exciting opportunities for investors in a range of sectors within the manufacturing industry.
As Tamworth’s established manufacturing industries expand, there are also growing opportunities for businesses which can cater to their needs or provide complementary offerings, such as recycling the waste arising from the production processes.
Education & Research
A growing population, increasing local demand for education and vocational training, investor interest, and the presence of established industries such as agriculture and manufacturing have led to increasing investment in education and research in the area. Tamworth has seen an increase in local workers with both academic qualifications and vocational training (in 2021 compared with 2016).
Reflecting these developments and the potential of the sector, University of Newcastle has a presence in Tamworth while the University of New England is also expected to open its Tamworth campus in 2027.
Tamworth is also home to the principal research institute for the Northern Inland NSW cropping zone – the Tamworth Agricultural Institute of the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI). AgSmart Connect, one of the country’s most prominent agtech events, is also held in Tamworth.