Garthowen, NSW 2345 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Garthowen is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2345, home to 169 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Tamworth local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 336 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 169
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $2,094 /week
- Median personal income
- $810 /week
- Median family income
- $2,343 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Tamworth Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $180 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 9%
Schools
- Attunga Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops
- Garthowen Rd After Wisemans Arm Rd
- Garthowen Rd Before Wisemans Arm Rd
- 21 Wisemans Arm Rd
- Wisemans Arm Rd Opp 21
- 635 Garthowen Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (33.1°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 660 mm
- Reference station: Tamworth Airport AWS, 23.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 75.0% of the 56 resolvable premises in Garthowen. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 25.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 75.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 17 across postcode 2345 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 23% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 6 theft, 4 vehicle theft, 4 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Garthowen?
Garthowen (NSW 2345) had 169 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Tamworth Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Garthowen?
The median advertised rent in Garthowen is $180/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Garthowen?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Garthowen covering government sectors. Nearest include: Attunga Public School (6.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Garthowen?
Garthowen is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (75% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Garthowen?
Across postcode 2345, 17 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (6), vehicle theft (4), property damage (4). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Garthowen?
In Garthowen, mean daily temperatures range from 9.9°C to 25°C and annual rainfall is 660 mm measured at the Tamworth Airport AWS weather station (23.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Garthowen?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Garthowen centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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