East Tamworth vs West Tamworth.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $680,000 and $425,500. West Tamworth edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
West Tamworth (median $425,500) is roughly 60% cheaper to buy into than East Tamworth ($680,000). Over the past year, West Tamworth (+13.5%) ran 10.1 percentage points ahead of East Tamworth (+3.4%) on house-price growth.
West Tamworth scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Tamworth (925) sits above East Tamworth (924). East Tamworth skews owner-occupied (63%), West Tamworth runs more rental-dense (44% owner).
For buyers
West Tamworth is the lower entry point at $425,500 median, 60% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
West Tamworth carries both higher gross yield (6.48% vs 4.05%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
West Tamworth edges out on average school ICSEA (925 vs 924).
Common questions
Is East Tamworth or West Tamworth cheaper to buy in?
West Tamworth has the lower median house price at $425,500, roughly 60% 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 West Tamworth?
Over the past 12 months, West Tamworth grew +13.5% vs +3.4% in East Tamworth, a gap of 10.1 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 West Tamworth have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West 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 is more walkable, East Tamworth or West Tamworth?
West Tamworth scores 40/100 on walkability vs 32/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, East Tamworth or West Tamworth?
Gross rental yield on houses is 6.48% in West 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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