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Taminda vs West Tamworth

The verdict

West Tamworth is more affordable, with a median house price of $434K versus $945K in Taminda. West Tamworth rates higher for liveability (83 vs 76). West Tamworth is closer to the coast (185.7 km vs 187.2 km).

Scores

TamindaWest Tamworth
TamindaWest Tamworth
Overall5154
Transport4646
Education2929
Liveability7683

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

TamindaWest Tamworth
Population575,471
Median age3434
Median household income (wk)$1,375$1,053
Bachelor degree or higher19.2%17.9%
Born in Australia54.4%75.0%
Avg household size2.22.3

Growth: Taminda Moderate Growth · West Tamworth Stable

Property

TamindaWest Tamworth
Median house price$945K$434K
Median unit priceData not available$346K
House price YoYData not available33.6%
Median rent — house (wk)$500$500
Rental yield (house)Data not available5.6%
Days on market (house)Data not available35

Median price history

Safety

TamindaWest Tamworth
Residential safety score5
Break & enter dwelling /100k1,7541,791
Motor vehicle theft /100k17,544932
Domestic assault /100k7,0183,363
Total incidents /100k (all)412,28134,454

Total incidents over time

Schools

TamindaWest Tamworth
Total schools04
Government03
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available883

See the full school list on each profile: Taminda · West Tamworth

Transport

TamindaWest Tamworth
Transport score4646
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)2.9 km2.7 km

Liveability

TamindaWest Tamworth
Summer max temp32.0°C32.0°C
Winter max temp16.5°C16.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)670670
Supermarkets02
Cafes & restaurants04
Parks121
PlaygroundsData not available1
Swimming poolsData not available5
Medical GPs01
Distance to coast (km)187.2 km185.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)311.4 km309.5 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)2.6 km3.4 km

Population & growth

TamindaWest Tamworth
Population (2021)575,471
Estimated 2025605,741
Projected 2041686,004
Annual growth rate1.29%1.21%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Taminda or West Tamworth?

West Tamworth is more affordable, with a median house price of $434K versus $945K.

Which has better public transport, Taminda or West Tamworth?

Taminda and West Tamworth have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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