East Tamworth vs South Tamworth
The verdict
South Tamworth is more affordable, with a median house price of $523K versus $712K in East Tamworth. East Tamworth rates higher for education (50 vs 26). South Tamworth rates higher for liveability (74 vs 49). East Tamworth is closer to the coast (182.4 km vs 184.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, East Tamworth rates higher (25 vs 5/100 in South Tamworth).
Scores
| East Tamworth | South Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 50 |
| Transport | 64 | 46 |
| Education | 50 | 26 |
| Liveability | 49 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Tamworth | South Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,417 | 6,621 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,711 | $1,029 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.1% | 14.3% |
| Born in Australia | 84.4% | 81.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: East Tamworth Stable · South Tamworth Stable
Property
| East Tamworth | South Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $712K | $523K |
| Median unit price | $348K | $335K |
| House price YoY | 13.6% | 36.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| East Tamworth | South Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 25 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 609 | 1,828 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 295 | 423 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 720 | 2,900 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,590 | 21,281 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Tamworth | South Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 6 |
| Government | 2 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 992 | 853 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Tamworth · South Tamworth
Transport
| East Tamworth | South Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 46 |
| Train stations | 1 | 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) | 2.3 km | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| East Tamworth | South 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 4 |
| Parks | 14 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 182.4 km | 184.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 309.7 km | 308.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| East Tamworth | South Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,417 | 6,621 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,491 | 6,948 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,859 | 7,266 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.34% | 1.21% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Tamworth or South Tamworth?
East Tamworth has the higher residential safety score (East Tamworth 25/100 vs South Tamworth 5/100).
Which is more affordable, East Tamworth or South Tamworth?
South Tamworth is more affordable, with a median house price of $523K versus $712K.
Which has better schools, East Tamworth or South Tamworth?
East Tamworth has a higher average school ICSEA (East Tamworth 992 vs South Tamworth 853; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, East Tamworth or South Tamworth?
East Tamworth has the higher transport score (East Tamworth 64/100 vs South Tamworth 46/100).
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