South Tamworth at a glance
Median house
$480,000
+14.3% year on year
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
6,621
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about South Tamworth.
The postcode for South Tamworth is 2340 (NSW).
The median house price in South Tamworth is $480,000.
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.
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Day to day
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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
6,621
Median age
37
Family households
57%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $480,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. 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 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.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +14.3%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$480,000
+14.3% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
48%
Renter occupied
49%
At a deeper level
$480,000
+14.3% annual growth
$240,480
6,621
Median age: 37
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.25% (median rent $300/wk against a $480,000 price tag). Units yield 5.62% 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 (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20263.25%
Based on $480,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20265.62%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+14.3%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202648%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +14.3%/yr
2021
$246K
5-year change
+95%
2026
$480K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,701
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
32
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Tamworth.
Local schools for South Tamworth
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Government School Catchment
Tamworth High School
Tamworth South Public School
Bullimbal School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About South Tamworth.
- What is the median house price in South Tamworth?
- The median house price in South Tamworth, NSW 2340 is $480,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +14.3%.
- 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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2340, in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in South Tamworth?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $260.
- 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 cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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