Daruka is a residential suburb of the city of Tamworth, located in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. It lies to the north of Tamworth’s central business district and falls under the jurisdiction of the Tamworth Regional Council.
The suburb is primarily a low‑density residential area, featuring a mixture of detached houses, block‑size properties, and a small amount of commercial development serving local residents. Educational facilities within the suburb include Daruka Public School, which provides primary education to children of the area.
Geographically, Daruka is situated on the slopes of the Moonbi Range, offering views over the surrounding countryside and contributing to its appeal as a semi‑rural residential locale. The suburb is accessed via local road networks that connect it to Tamworth’s main arterial routes, facilitating commuting to the city centre and surrounding regions.
As a defined locality, Daruka is identified in official Australian government records and mapping services, and it appears in census data collections; however, detailed demographic statistics (such as precise population figures) are not provided here due to a lack of readily accessible, verifiable data.