Tamworth.

When people think of Tamworth, they generally think of the famed Country Music Festival, which takes place every January and attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world, but locals know there’s much more to this picturesque rural city. With fabulous parks and an excellent range of shops, eateries and sporting facilities, Tamworth offers the best of vibrant city living with the benefits of a beautiful country setting. With the cost of living relatively low compared to other major cities and amenities such as hospitals, schools and transport, it makes a great place to live for families, retirees, and professionals.

With a population of around 60,000 people, Tamworth has a laid-back atmosphere and a vibrant community life. The city centre is compact and pedestrian-friendly, making it easy to get around on foot and the tree-lined main shopping street, Peel Street, offers great places to eat or stop for a coffee. Tamworth Regional Gallery enriches the city’s cultural life and sporting enthusiasts are spoilt for choice with the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre plus a local Golf Club, Mountain Bike Park, swimming pools and a skate park just to name a few.

Roughly halfway between Sydney and Brisbane, Tamworth is well-connected with transport options and even has an airport, making it an ideal location for those who need to travel frequently for work or leisure. Education is well-catered for in Tamworth too, with high-quality schools, a local TAFE and the University of New England campus. Housing options range from larger rural properties on the outskirts to comfortable family homes or apartments closer to the centre of the city.

With its rich cultural and music scene, excellent facilities, laid-back rural lifestyle and magnificent natural surrounds, it’s easy to see why people are making the move to this thriving regional city.