East Tamworth
NSW 2340 · Tamworth Regional
5,417 (2021) → 5,491 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Tamworth Regional local government area (est. 65,725 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
East Tamworth is a stable suburb in Tamworth Regional, NSW 2340, about 310km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $712K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 182km inland. East Tamworth has an overall score of 55/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 25/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2340 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (2.01%), England (1.7%), Nepal (0.83%), Vietnam (0.76%), New Zealand (0.5%)
Top languages: Punjabi (1.24%), Nepali (0.9%), Vietnamese (0.76%), Mandarin (0.66%), Malayalam (0.42%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 930 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Nicholas' Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1042
- Tamworth Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 997
- Oxley High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 936
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tamworth West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 908
- Parry SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 753
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1003
- Bullimbal SchoolCombined · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 870
- Tamworth High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 860
- Carinya Christian School TamworthCombined · Independent · 3.9kmICSEA 1034
- St Edward's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 956
- St Edward's Primary School, Robert Street campusPrimary · Catholic · 4.1km
- Tamworth South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 828
- McCarthy Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.2kmICSEA 991
- Calrossy Anglican School - Simpson House CampusSecondary · Independent · 4.2km
- Tintinhull Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 973
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
No data
No ACECQA-registered childcare services matched to this suburb.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about East Tamworth
Is East Tamworth safe?
East Tamworth has a residential safety score of 25/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,590 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in East Tamworth?
In East Tamworth, the median house price is $712K and the median unit price is $348K. Median weekly house rent is $520.
How far is East Tamworth from Sydney CBD?
East Tamworth is about 309.7 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in East Tamworth?
East Tamworth has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 992 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in East Tamworth?
East Tamworth has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.