East Tamworth vs South Tamworth.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $680,000 and $480,000. South Tamworth edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
South Tamworth (median $480,000) is roughly 42% cheaper to buy into than East Tamworth ($680,000). Over the past year, South Tamworth (+14.3%) ran 10.9 percentage points ahead of East Tamworth (+3.4%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Tamworth (925) sits above East Tamworth (924). East Tamworth skews owner-occupied (63%), South Tamworth runs more rental-dense (48% owner).
For buyers
South Tamworth is the lower entry point at $480,000 median, 42% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
South Tamworth carries both higher gross yield (5.74% vs 4.05%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
South Tamworth edges out on average school ICSEA (925 vs 924).
Common questions
Is East Tamworth or South Tamworth cheaper to buy in?
South Tamworth has the lower median house price at $480,000, roughly 42% below East Tamworth ($680,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, East Tamworth or South Tamworth?
Over the past 12 months, South Tamworth grew +14.3% vs +3.4% in East Tamworth, a gap of 10.9 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does East Tamworth or South Tamworth have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Tamworth scores 925 vs 924 in East Tamworth. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, East Tamworth or South Tamworth?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.74% in South Tamworth vs 4.05% in East Tamworth. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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