South Tamworth vs West Tamworth
The verdict
West Tamworth is more affordable, with a median house price of $434K versus $492K in South Tamworth. West Tamworth rates higher for liveability (83 vs 74). South Tamworth is closer to the coast (184.6 km vs 185.7 km).
Scores
| South Tamworth | West Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 54 |
| Transport | 46 | 46 |
| Education | 26 | 29 |
| Liveability | 74 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| South Tamworth | West Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,621 | 5,471 |
| Median age | 37 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,029 | $1,053 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 14.3% | 17.9% |
| Born in Australia | 81.4% | 75.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: South Tamworth Stable · West Tamworth Stable
Property
| South Tamworth | West Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $492K | $434K |
| Median unit price | $301K | $346K |
| House price YoY | 12.4% | 33.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| South Tamworth | West Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,828 | 1,791 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 423 | 932 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,870 | 3,363 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 25,691 | 34,454 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| South Tamworth | West Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 878 | 883 |
See the full school list on each profile: South Tamworth · West Tamworth
Transport
| South Tamworth | West Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 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) | 3.0 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| South Tamworth | West 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 | 3 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 4 |
| Parks | 15 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 184.6 km | 185.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 308.5 km | 309.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| South Tamworth | West Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,621 | 5,471 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,948 | 5,741 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,266 | 6,004 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.21% | 1.21% |
Common questions
Which is safer, South Tamworth or West Tamworth?
South Tamworth and West Tamworth have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which is more affordable, South Tamworth or West Tamworth?
West Tamworth is more affordable, with a median house price of $434K versus $492K.
Which has better schools, South Tamworth or West Tamworth?
West Tamworth has a higher average school ICSEA (South Tamworth 878 vs West Tamworth 883; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, South Tamworth or West Tamworth?
South Tamworth and West Tamworth have similar transport scores.
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