South Tamworth, NSW 2340
Liverpool Plains Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2340
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Median house price
$480,000
+14.3% over the past year.
Median of 190 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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South Tamworth at a glance
- Median unit
- $240,480
- Weekly rent
- $530
- Houses · units $383
- Population
- 6,621
- Median age 37
Prices: Median of 190 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2340), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in South Tamworth
Houses change hands at $480,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (190 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $240,480, roughly 50% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+14.3%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +14.3%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $96,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps South Tamworth on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2340)
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What to know about South Tamworth
South Tamworth (2340) sits in the Liverpool Plains region of NSW. The median house here is $480,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +14.3% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
South Tamworth has roughly 6,621 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
South Tamworth scores 32/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 33°C (hot), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 621 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Schools in South Tamworth
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 32/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put South Tamworth's population at 6,621, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (48% own, 49% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
- Family households
- 57%
- Lone person
- 38%
- Owner occupied
- 48%
- Renter occupied
- 49%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.74% (median rent $530/wk against a $480,000 price tag). Units yield 8.28% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 49% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +14.3% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 5.74%
- On the $480,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 8.28%
- On the $240,480 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +14.3%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
1,187 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 621 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 32.8°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 2.3°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about South Tamworth
- What is the median house price in South Tamworth?
- The median house price in South Tamworth, NSW 2340 is $480,000 (median of 190 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +14.3%.
- How much is my house worth in South Tamworth?
- A useful starting point is the South Tamworth median house price of $480,000 (units $240,480). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is South Tamworth a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in South Tamworth is 5.7%: the median weekly house rent is $530 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2340), June 2026) against the median house price of $480,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 14.3% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether South Tamworth is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the South Tamworth postcode?
- South Tamworth is in the 2340 postcode, in NSW, in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council region.
- Where is South Tamworth?
- South Tamworth is a suburb in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council area, NSW 2340.
- What is the average rent in South Tamworth?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $530, for units it's $383.
- What schools are in South Tamworth?
- There are 20 schools serving South Tamworth on this page, including St Edward's Primary School, Tamworth High School, Tamworth South Public School.
- How walkable is South Tamworth?
- South Tamworth has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near South Tamworth?
- South Tamworth is close to Tamworth South, West Tamworth, Hillvue, Tamworth, Taminda.
- What is the population of South Tamworth?
- The population of South Tamworth is approximately 6,621 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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