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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $919K | $492K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $301K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 12.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) | South Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 1,828 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 423 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 2,870 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | 25,691 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kingswood (Tamworth Regional) | South Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 878 |
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 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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