Calala vs East Tamworth
The verdict
Calala is more affordable, with a median house price of $672K versus $683K in East Tamworth. East Tamworth rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Calala is closer to the coast (176.5 km vs 182.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Calala rates higher (64 vs 25/100 in East Tamworth).
Scores
| Calala | East Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 55 |
| Transport | 0 | 64 |
| Education | 38 | 50 |
| Liveability | 22 | 49 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Calala | East Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,577 | 5,417 |
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,863 | $1,711 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.7% | 44.1% |
| Born in Australia | 89.0% | 84.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.3 |
Growth: Calala Stable · East Tamworth Stable
Property
| Calala | East Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $672K | $683K |
| Median unit price | $408K | $348K |
| House price YoY | -16.9% | 6.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Calala | East Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 25 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 197 | 609 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 66 | 295 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 568 | 720 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,872 | 7,347 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Calala | East Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,026 | 996 |
See the full school list on each profile: Calala · East Tamworth
Transport
| Calala | East Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.6 km | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Calala | East Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 670 | 670 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 10 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 176.5 km | 182.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 302.0 km | 309.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.2 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Calala | East Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,577 | 5,417 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,803 | 5,491 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,023 | 5,859 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.21% | 0.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Calala or East Tamworth?
Calala has the higher residential safety score (Calala 64/100 vs East Tamworth 25/100).
Which is more affordable, Calala or East Tamworth?
Calala is more affordable, with a median house price of $672K versus $683K.
Which has better schools, Calala or East Tamworth?
Calala has a higher average school ICSEA (Calala 1026 vs East Tamworth 996; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Calala or East Tamworth?
East Tamworth has the higher transport score (Calala 0/100 vs East Tamworth 64/100).
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