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Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) vs South Tamworth

The verdict

South Tamworth is more affordable, with a median house price of $492K versus $919K 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).

Scores

Kingswood (Tamworth Regional)South Tamworth
Kingswood (Tamworth Regional)South Tamworth
Overall1450
Transport046
Education3626
Liveability1074

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
Population1,1426,621
Median age4537
Median household income (wk)$2,085$1,029
Bachelor degree or higher27.2%14.3%
Born in Australia92.9%81.4%
Avg household size2.92.2

Growth: Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) Stable · South Tamworth Stable

Property

Kingswood (Tamworth Regional)South Tamworth
Median house price$919K$492K
Median unit priceData not available$301K
House price YoYData not available12.4%
Median rent — house (wk)$500$500
Rental yield (house)2.5%5.1%
Days on market (house)3832

Median price history

Safety

Kingswood (Tamworth Regional)South Tamworth
Residential safety score5
Break & enter dwelling /100kData not available1,828
Motor vehicle theft /100kData not available423
Domestic assault /100kData not available2,870
Total incidents /100k (all)Data not available25,691

Total incidents over time

Schools

Kingswood (Tamworth Regional)South Tamworth
Total schools05
Government03
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available878

See the full school list on each profile: Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) · South Tamworth

Transport

Kingswood (Tamworth Regional)South Tamworth
Transport score046
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)8.3 km3.0 km

Liveability

Kingswood (Tamworth Regional)South Tamworth
Summer max temp32.0°C32.0°C
Winter max temp16.5°C16.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)670670
Supermarkets03
Cafes & restaurants04
Parks115
Playgrounds13
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)180.5 km184.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)302.7 km308.5 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)9.7 km4.2 km

Population & growth

Kingswood (Tamworth Regional)South Tamworth
Population (2021)1,1426,621
Estimated 20251,1986,948
Projected 20411,2537,266
Annual growth rate1.20%1.21%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) or South Tamworth?

South Tamworth is more affordable, with a median house price of $492K versus $919K.

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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