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Westdale (Tamworth Regional)

NSW 2340 · Tamworth Regional

2,963 (2021)3,138 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Tamworth Regional local government area (est. 65,725 residents)

16
Overall score

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

2,963
Population
$620K
Median house (2026)
32
Safety score
0
Transport score

Westdale (Tamworth Regional) is a moderate growth suburb in Tamworth Regional, NSW 2340, about 311km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $620K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 191km inland. Westdale (Tamworth Regional) has an overall score of 16/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 32/100.

311.1 km
To Sydney CBD
190.6 km
To coast
$520/wk
Median rent (house)
7.3 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

2,963
Population
30
Median age
3
Avg household

Age distribution

Tamworth Regional LGA population (est. 2025)65,725
Median household income (weekly)$1,704
vs NSW median-7.9%
Median taxable income (individual)$56,461/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -5%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2340 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher17.3%
Born in Australia83.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse928 / 7 / 18

Top countries of birth: Philippines (5.13%), China (0.88%), New Zealand (0.81%), Vietnam (0.81%), Taiwan (0.64%)

Top languages: Tagalog (3.27%), Mandarin (1.92%), Filipino (1.38%), Australian Indigenous Languages (1.15%), Vietnamese (0.81%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$620K+23.0%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$520 / $390 wk
Rental yield (house)4.4%
Days on market (house)36 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

32
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.

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

11
Break & enter dwelling371/100k
6
Steal from dwelling202/100k
12
Motor vehicle theft405/100k
24
Domestic assault810/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
10
Non-domestic assault337/100k

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: 184 (all categories, latest year)6,210 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.

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

10

Few schools nearby

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

22
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 918 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Westdale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 870

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Peel High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 831
  • Hillvue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 761
  • Oxley Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 870
  • Calrossy Anglican School - Tangara CampusSecondary · Independent · 5.6km
  • Tamworth South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 828
  • St Edward's Primary School, Robert Street campusPrimary · Catholic · 6.1km
  • St Edward's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.1kmICSEA 956
  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.2kmICSEA 1003
  • Tamworth High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 860
  • Tamworth West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 908
  • Calrossy Anglican School - Simpson House CampusSecondary · Independent · 6.4km
  • Bullimbal SchoolCombined · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 870

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

0
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationTamworth (7.3 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate9.3% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Manufacturing
16.8%
Health Care & Social Assistance
15.1%
Retail Trade
12.6%
Accommodation & Food Services
7.9%
Construction
7.3%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

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.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
11 in suburbCafes/Rest.
88 in suburbParks
22 in suburbPlaygrounds
11 in suburbPools
11 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
33 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

1Public toilets
Air qualityGood air quality (74/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalTamworth Rural Referral Hospital (7.1 km)
Nearest vet17.5 km
Nearest airportTamworth (990 m)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

4

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

1
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
3
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

24

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

8
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.44%
Projected population 20413,532
Projected households 20411,193

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Westdale (Tamworth Regional)

Is Westdale (Tamworth Regional) safe?

Westdale (Tamworth Regional) has a residential safety score of 32/100, 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 6,210 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Westdale (Tamworth Regional)?

In Westdale (Tamworth Regional), the median house price is $620K. Median weekly house rent is $520.

How far is Westdale (Tamworth Regional) from Sydney CBD?

Westdale (Tamworth Regional) is about 311.1 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Westdale (Tamworth Regional)?

Westdale (Tamworth Regional) has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 870 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Westdale (Tamworth Regional)?

Westdale (Tamworth Regional) has a transport score of 0/100.

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.