SuburbCheck

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)

54
Overall score

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

5,471
Population
$434K
Median house (2025)
5
Safety score
46
Transport score

West Tamworth is a stable suburb in Tamworth Regional, NSW 2340, about 310km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $434K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 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.

309.5 km
To Sydney CBD
185.7 km
To coast
$500/wk
Median rent (house)
2.7 km
To nearest station

Demographics

5,471
Population
34
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Tamworth Regional LGA population (est. 2025)65,725
Median household income (weekly)$1,053
vs NSW median-43.1%
Bachelor degree or higher17.9%
Born in Australia75.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,679 / 30 / 364

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

$434K+33.6%
Median house (2025)
$346K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$500 / $360 wk
Rental yield (house)6.0%
Days on market (house)35 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

5
Residential

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

98
Break & enter dwelling1,791/100k
59
Steal from dwelling1,078/100k
51
Motor vehicle theft932/100k
184
Domestic assault3,363/100k
5
Robbery91/100k
114
Non-domestic assault2,084/100k

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: 1,885 (all categories, latest year)34,454 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

14

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

25
Within 10km4 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

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

In suburb

  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 993
  • Tamworth West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 912
  • Peel High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 841
  • Parry SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 787

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Tamworth South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 837
  • St Edward's Primary School, Robert Street campusPrimary · Catholic · 1.1km
  • Tamworth High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 861
  • St Edward's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 952
  • Bullimbal SchoolCombined · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 862
  • Hillvue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 747
  • Calrossy Anglican School - Tangara CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.8km
  • St Nicholas' Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1047
  • Calrossy Anglican School - Simpson House CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.1km
  • Tamworth Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1003
  • Westdale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 873
  • McCarthy Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 993

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

46
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationTamworth (2.7 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.

112 in suburbSupermarkets
84 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3821 in suburbParks
51 in suburbPlaygrounds
65 in suburbPools
30 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
41 in suburbGPs
50 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
5419 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalTamworth Rural Referral Hospital (3.4 km)
Nearest vet15.3 km
Nearest airportTamworth (6.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

48

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

3
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
54
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

58

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

38
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
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

47

Some cultural venues

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

1
Theatres
1
Cinemas
1
Museums
1
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
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
3
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.37

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

20

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

2
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.55

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate1.21%
Projected population 20416,004
Projected households 20412,404

Source: 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 34,454 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in West Tamworth?

In West Tamworth, the median house price is $434K and the median unit price is $346K. Median weekly house rent is $500.

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 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 883 (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.

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.