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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)
CalalaKingswood (Tamworth Regional)
Overall1914
Transport00
Education3836
Liveability2210

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

CalalaKingswood (Tamworth Regional)
Population4,5771,142
Median age3345
Median household income (wk)$1,863$2,085
Bachelor degree or higher28.7%27.2%
Born in Australia89.0%92.9%
Avg household size2.72.9

Growth: Calala Stable · Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) Stable

Property

CalalaKingswood (Tamworth Regional)
Median house price$672K$919K
Median unit price$408KData 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)3038

Median price history

Safety

CalalaKingswood (Tamworth Regional)
Residential safety score64
Break & enter dwelling /100k197Data not available
Motor vehicle theft /100k66Data not available
Domestic assault /100k568Data not available
Total incidents /100k (all)4,872Data not available

Total incidents over time

Schools

CalalaKingswood (Tamworth Regional)
Total schools20
Government10
Independent10
Average ICSEA1,026Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Calala · Kingswood (Tamworth Regional)

Transport

CalalaKingswood (Tamworth Regional)
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)9.6 km8.3 km

Liveability

CalalaKingswood (Tamworth Regional)
Summer max temp32.0°C32.0°C
Winter max temp16.5°C16.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)670670
Supermarkets10
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks101
PlaygroundsData not available1
Swimming pools1Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)176.5 km180.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)302.0 km302.7 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)11.2 km9.7 km

Population & growth

CalalaKingswood (Tamworth Regional)
Population (2021)4,5771,142
Estimated 20254,8031,198
Projected 20415,0231,253
Annual growth rate1.21%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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