Calala vs Kingswood (Tamworth Regional)
The verdict
Calala is more affordable, with a median house price of $672K versus $919K in Kingswood (Tamworth Regional). Calala rates higher for liveability (22 vs 10). Calala is closer to the coast (176.5 km vs 180.5 km).
Scores
CalalaKingswood (Tamworth Regional)
| Calala | Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 14 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 38 | 36 |
| Liveability | 22 | 10 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Calala | Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,577 | 1,142 |
| Median age | 33 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,863 | $2,085 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.7% | 27.2% |
| Born in Australia | 89.0% | 92.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.9 |
Growth: Calala Stable · Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) Stable
Property
| Calala | Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $672K | $919K |
| Median unit price | $408K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -16.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Calala | Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 197 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 66 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 568 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,872 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Calala | Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,026 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Calala · Kingswood (Tamworth Regional)
Transport
| Calala | Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 8.3 km |
Liveability
| Calala | Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 176.5 km | 180.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 302.0 km | 302.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.2 km | 9.7 km |
Population & growth
| Calala | Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,577 | 1,142 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,803 | 1,198 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,023 | 1,253 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.21% | 1.20% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Calala or Kingswood (Tamworth Regional)?
Calala is more affordable, with a median house price of $672K versus $919K.
Which has better public transport, Calala or Kingswood (Tamworth Regional)?
Calala and Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) have similar transport scores.
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