Hillvue vs Kingswood (Tamworth Regional)
The verdict
Hillvue is more affordable, with a median house price of $688K versus $948K in Kingswood (Tamworth Regional). Hillvue rates higher for liveability (53 vs 10). Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) is closer to the coast (180.5 km vs 183.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) rates higher (100 vs 8/100 in Hillvue).
Scores
| Hillvue | Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 14 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 36 | 36 |
| Liveability | 53 | 10 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hillvue | Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,528 | 1,142 |
| Median age | 42 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,701 | $2,085 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.1% | 27.2% |
| Born in Australia | 88.8% | 92.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Hillvue Stable · Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) Stable
Property
| Hillvue | Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $688K | $948K |
| Median unit price | $510K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 10.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hillvue | Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 8 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 950 | 88 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 506 | 88 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 812 | 88 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,123 | 1,576 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hillvue | Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 829 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Hillvue · Kingswood (Tamworth Regional)
Transport
| Hillvue | 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) | 5.0 km | 8.3 km |
Liveability
| Hillvue | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 22 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 183.7 km | 180.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 306.4 km | 302.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 9.7 km |
Population & growth
| Hillvue | Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,528 | 1,142 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,850 | 1,198 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,164 | 1,253 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.21% | 1.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hillvue or Kingswood (Tamworth Regional)?
Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) has the higher residential safety score (Hillvue 8/100 vs Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Hillvue or Kingswood (Tamworth Regional)?
Hillvue is more affordable, with a median house price of $688K versus $948K.
Which has better public transport, Hillvue or Kingswood (Tamworth Regional)?
Hillvue and Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) have similar transport scores.
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