North Tamworth vs Oxley Vale
The verdict
Oxley Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $581K versus $691K in North Tamworth. North Tamworth rates higher for transport (46 vs 0). North Tamworth is closer to the coast (186.4 km vs 190.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, North Tamworth rates higher (39 vs 22/100 in Oxley Vale).
Scores
| North Tamworth | Oxley Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 14 |
| Transport | 46 | 0 |
| Education | 41 | 31 |
| Liveability | 59 | 14 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Tamworth | Oxley Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,273 | 3,935 |
| Median age | 38 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,463 | $1,381 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.7% | 23.7% |
| Born in Australia | 77.7% | 82.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: North Tamworth Stable · Oxley Vale Stable
Property
| North Tamworth | Oxley Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $691K | $581K |
| Median unit price | $511K | $478K |
| House price YoY | 29.2% | 17.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| North Tamworth | Oxley Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 39 | 22 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 414 | 330 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 351 | 152 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 558 | 1,499 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,659 | 7,344 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Tamworth | Oxley Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 870 |
See the full school list on each profile: North Tamworth · Oxley Vale
Transport
| North Tamworth | Oxley Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 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) | 2.8 km | 5.9 km |
Liveability
| North Tamworth | Oxley Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 670 | 670 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 186.4 km | 190.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 313.6 km | 315.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| North Tamworth | Oxley Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,273 | 3,935 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,359 | 3,989 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,785 | 4,256 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.34% | 0.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Tamworth or Oxley Vale?
North Tamworth has the higher residential safety score (North Tamworth 39/100 vs Oxley Vale 22/100).
Which is more affordable, North Tamworth or Oxley Vale?
Oxley Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $581K versus $691K.
Which has better schools, North Tamworth or Oxley Vale?
North Tamworth has a higher average school ICSEA (North Tamworth 1035 vs Oxley Vale 870; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, North Tamworth or Oxley Vale?
North Tamworth has the higher transport score (North Tamworth 46/100 vs Oxley Vale 0/100).
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