East Tamworth vs Tamworth
The verdict
Tamworth is more affordable, with a median house price of $540K versus $712K in East Tamworth. East Tamworth rates higher for education (50 vs 33). Tamworth rates higher for liveability (87 vs 49). East Tamworth is closer to the coast (182.4 km vs 184.2 km).
Scores
East TamworthTamworth
| East Tamworth | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 63 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 50 | 33 |
| Liveability | 49 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Tamworth | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,417 | 189 |
| Median age | 40 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,711 | $697 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.1% | 22.7% |
| Born in Australia | 84.4% | 61.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 1.7 |
Growth: East Tamworth Stable · Tamworth Stable
Property
| East Tamworth | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $712K | $540K |
| Median unit price | $348K | $373K |
| House price YoY | 13.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| East Tamworth | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 25 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 609 | 2,116 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 295 | 5,291 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 720 | 17,460 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,590 | 564,550 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Tamworth | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 992 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: East Tamworth · Tamworth
Transport
| East Tamworth | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 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) | 2.3 km | 640 m |
Liveability
| East Tamworth | 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 14 |
| Parks | 14 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 182.4 km | 184.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 309.7 km | 310.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 2.2 km |
Population & growth
| East Tamworth | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,417 | 189 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,491 | 192 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,859 | 204 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.34% | 0.39% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, East Tamworth or Tamworth?
Tamworth is more affordable, with a median house price of $540K versus $712K.
Which has better public transport, East Tamworth or Tamworth?
East Tamworth and Tamworth have similar transport scores.
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