Daruka vs North Tamworth
The verdict
North Tamworth is more affordable, with a median house price of $604K versus $940K in Daruka. North Tamworth rates higher for liveability (59 vs 7). Daruka is closer to the coast (184.7 km vs 186.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Daruka rates higher (100 vs 39/100 in North Tamworth).
Scores
| Daruka | North Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 15 | 49 |
| Transport | 0 | 46 |
| Education | 41 | 41 |
| Liveability | 7 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Daruka | North Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 770 | 6,273 |
| Median age | 44 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,327 | $1,463 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.6% | 33.7% |
| Born in Australia | 92.2% | 77.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.2 |
Growth: Daruka Stable · North Tamworth Stable
Property
| Daruka | North Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $940K | $604K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $478K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 4.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 27 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Daruka | North Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 39 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 414 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 351 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 558 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,429 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Daruka | North Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,032 |
See the full school list on each profile: Daruka · North Tamworth
Transport
| Daruka | North Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 46 |
| 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) | 6.7 km | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Daruka | North 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 0 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 184.7 km | 186.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 316.1 km | 313.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.0 km | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Daruka | North Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 770 | 6,273 |
| Estimated 2025 | 811 | 6,359 |
| Projected 2041 | 841 | 6,785 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.31% | 0.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Daruka or North Tamworth?
Daruka has the higher residential safety score (Daruka 100/100 vs North Tamworth 39/100).
Which is more affordable, Daruka or North Tamworth?
North Tamworth is more affordable, with a median house price of $604K versus $940K.
Which has better public transport, Daruka or North Tamworth?
North Tamworth has the higher transport score (Daruka 0/100 vs North Tamworth 46/100).
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