Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) vs South Tamworth
The verdict
South Tamworth is more affordable, with a median house price of $523K versus $948K in Kingswood (Tamworth Regional). Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) rates higher for education (36 vs 26). South Tamworth rates higher for liveability (74 vs 10). Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) is closer to the coast (180.5 km vs 184.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) rates higher (100 vs 5/100 in South Tamworth).
Scores
| Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) | South Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 14 | 50 |
| Transport | 0 | 46 |
| Education | 36 | 26 |
| Liveability | 10 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) | South Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,142 | 6,621 |
| Median age | 45 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,085 | $1,029 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.2% | 14.3% |
| Born in Australia | 92.9% | 81.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.2 |
Growth: Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) Stable · South Tamworth Stable
Property
| Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) | South Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $948K | $523K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $335K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 36.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 52 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) | South Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 88 | 1,828 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 88 | 423 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 88 | 2,900 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,576 | 21,281 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) | South Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 6 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 853 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) · South Tamworth
Transport
| Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) | South 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) | 8.3 km | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) | 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 | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 1 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 180.5 km | 184.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 302.7 km | 308.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.7 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) | South Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,142 | 6,621 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,198 | 6,948 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,253 | 7,266 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.20% | 1.21% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) or South Tamworth?
Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) has the higher residential safety score (Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) 100/100 vs South Tamworth 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) or South Tamworth?
South Tamworth is more affordable, with a median house price of $523K versus $948K.
Which has better public transport, Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) or South Tamworth?
South Tamworth has the higher transport score (Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) 0/100 vs South Tamworth 46/100).
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