South Tamworth vs Warral.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $480,000 and $1,000,000. South Tamworth edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
South Tamworth (median $480,000) is roughly 52% cheaper to buy into than Warral ($1,000,000). Over the past year, South Tamworth (+14.3%) ran 20.8 percentage points ahead of Warral (-6.5%) on house-price growth.
South Tamworth scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Tamworth (925) sits above Warral (875). Warral skews owner-occupied (91%), South Tamworth runs more rental-dense (48% owner).
For buyers
South Tamworth is the lower entry point at $480,000 median, 52% 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 2.76%) 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 875). Warral also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is South Tamworth or Warral cheaper to buy in?
South Tamworth has the lower median house price at $480,000, roughly 52% below Warral ($1,000,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, South Tamworth or Warral?
Over the past 12 months, South Tamworth grew +14.3% vs -6.5% in Warral, a gap of 20.8 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 South Tamworth or Warral have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Tamworth scores 925 vs 875 in Warral. 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, South Tamworth or Warral?
South Tamworth scores 32/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, South Tamworth or Warral?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.74% in South Tamworth vs 2.76% in Warral. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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