New South Wales · Postcode 2340
Nemingha postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 308 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Nemingha at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Nemingha vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Nemingha | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,741 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,660 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 44 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Nemingha is a locality 308 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2340. It falls within the New England and North West region. The local government area is Tamworth Regional.
According to the 2021 Census, Nemingha has a population of 705 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,741, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 56 (7.9% of residents).
Housing in Nemingha includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,660, with 267 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Nemingha scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Nemingha is served by Nemingha Public School.
Nemingha is part of the Tamworth - Gunnedah statistical area in New South Wales.
Nemingha details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2340 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 705 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,741/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $856/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,660 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 33.4 km² |
| Population Density | 21/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 267 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 56 (7.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -31.108333 |
| Longitude | 150.991667 |
| Distance from Sydney | 308 km |
| Region (SA4) | New England and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Tamworth - Gunnedah |
| Local Government | Tamworth Regional |
| Federal Electorate | New England |
| State Electorate | Upper Hunter |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 140 (19.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 73 (10.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 146 (20.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 209 (29.6%) |
| 65+ years | 146 (20.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 83 (11.8%) |
| Asthma | 81 (11.5%) |
| Diabetes | 45 (6.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 32 (4.5%) |
| Cancer | 26 (3.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 15 (2.1%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 8 (3.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 58 (22.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 106 (40.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 87 (33.6%) |
Schools in Nemingha
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Nemingha. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Nemingha
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.