Tamworth vs West Tamworth
The verdict
West Tamworth is more affordable, with a median house price of $488K versus $540K in Tamworth. Tamworth rates higher for transport (64 vs 46). Tamworth is closer to the coast (184.2 km vs 185.7 km).
Scores
TamworthWest Tamworth
| Tamworth | West Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 54 |
| Transport | 64 | 46 |
| Education | 33 | 29 |
| Liveability | 87 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Tamworth | West Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 189 | 5,471 |
| Median age | 49 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $697 | $1,053 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.7% | 17.9% |
| Born in Australia | 61.9% | 75.0% |
| Avg household size | 1.7 | 2.3 |
Growth: Tamworth Stable · West Tamworth Stable
Property
| Tamworth | West Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $540K | $488K |
| Median unit price | $373K | $342K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 23.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 5.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Tamworth | West Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,116 | 1,791 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 5,291 | 932 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 17,460 | 3,400 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 564,550 | 28,569 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Tamworth | West Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 914 |
See the full school list on each profile: Tamworth · West Tamworth
Transport
| Tamworth | West Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 46 |
| Train stations | 1 | 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) | 640 m | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| 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 | 4 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 4 |
| Parks | 2 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 184.2 km | 185.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 310.2 km | 309.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.2 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Tamworth | West Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 189 | 5,471 |
| Estimated 2025 | 192 | 5,741 |
| Projected 2041 | 204 | 6,004 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.39% | 1.21% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Tamworth or West Tamworth?
West Tamworth is more affordable, with a median house price of $488K versus $540K.
Which has better public transport, Tamworth or West Tamworth?
Tamworth has the higher transport score (Tamworth 64/100 vs West Tamworth 46/100).
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