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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)

55
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

5,417
Population
$683K
Median house (2025)
25
Safety score
64
Transport score

East Tamworth is a stable suburb in Tamworth Regional, NSW 2340, about 310km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $683K 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.

309.7 km
To Sydney CBD
182.4 km
To coast
$500/wk
Median rent (house)
2.3 km
To nearest station

Demographics

5,417
Population
40
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Tamworth Regional LGA population (est. 2025)65,725
Median household income (weekly)$1,711
vs NSW median-7.5%
Bachelor degree or higher44.1%
Born in Australia84.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,787 / 139 / 241

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

$683K+6.2%
Median house (2025)
$348K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$500 / $360 wk
Rental yield (house)3.8%
Days on market (house)32 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

25
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

33
Break & enter dwelling609/100k
15
Steal from dwelling277/100k
16
Motor vehicle theft295/100k
39
Domestic assault720/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
21
Non-domestic assault388/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 398 (all categories, latest year)7,347 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

49

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

25
Within 10km3 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 930 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Nicholas' Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1047
  • Tamworth Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1003
  • Oxley High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 937

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Calrossy Anglican School - Tangara CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.7km
  • Tamworth West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 912
  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 993
  • Bullimbal SchoolCombined · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 862
  • Parry SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 787
  • Tamworth High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 861
  • Carinya Christian School TamworthCombined · Independent · 3.9kmICSEA 1033
  • St Edward's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 952
  • St Edward's Primary School, Robert Street campusPrimary · Catholic · 4.1km
  • Tamworth South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 837
  • Calrossy Anglican School - Simpson House CampusSecondary · Independent · 4.1km
  • McCarthy Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.2kmICSEA 993

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

64
1Train
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationTamworth (2.3 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

32.0°C
Summer max
16.5°C
Winter max
670mm
Rainfall/yr
7.8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

40 in suburbSupermarkets
31 in suburbCafes/Rest.
1414 in suburbParks
22 in suburbPlaygrounds
2Pools
32 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
20 in suburbGPs
10 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
1713 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalTamworth Rural Referral Hospital (3.6 km)
Nearest vet16.0 km
Nearest airportTamworth (10.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

20

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

3
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
17
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

28

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

14
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
5
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

54

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

1
Theatres
1
Cinemas
2
Museums
1
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
7
Landmarks

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

32

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.37

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

1

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
Long Day Care
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.18

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.34%
Projected population 20415,859
Projected households 20412,420

Source: 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 7,347 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in East Tamworth?

In East Tamworth, the median house price is $683K and the median unit price is $348K. Median weekly house rent is $500.

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 996 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.