West Tamworth
NSW 2340 · Tamworth Regional
5,471 (2021) → 5,741 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.
West Tamworth is a stable suburb in Tamworth Regional, NSW 2340, about 310km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $488K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 46/100, and is about 186km inland. West Tamworth has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2340 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Philippines (1.33%), Vietnam (1.32%), China (0.99%), New Zealand (0.91%), England (0.62%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (1.32%), Mandarin (1.3%), Tagalog (0.82%), Nepali (0.48%), Filipino (0.37%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 930 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1003
- Tamworth West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 908
- Peel High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 831
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tamworth South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 828
- St Edward's Primary School, Robert Street campusPrimary · Catholic · 1.1km
- Tamworth High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 860
- St Edward's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 956
- Bullimbal SchoolCombined · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 870
- Parry SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 753
- Hillvue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 761
- St Nicholas' Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1042
- Calrossy Anglican School - Simpson House CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.1km
- Tamworth Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 997
- Westdale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 870
- McCarthy Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 991
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 West Tamworth
Is West Tamworth safe?
West Tamworth has a residential safety score of 5/100, 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 28,569 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in West Tamworth?
In West Tamworth, the median house price is $488K and the median unit price is $342K. Median weekly house rent is $520.
How far is West Tamworth from Sydney CBD?
West Tamworth is about 309.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in West Tamworth?
West Tamworth has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 914 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in West Tamworth?
West Tamworth has a transport score of 46/100.