Liverpool Plains Shire Council
West Tamworth
West Tamworth at a glance
Median house
$418,000
+11.5% year on year
Median unit
$240,480
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
40
Car dependent
Population
5,471
Median age 34
About
Welcome to West Tamworth.
West Tamworth is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$418,000
+11.5% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
44%
Renter occupied
51%
At a deeper level
$418,000
+11.5% annual growth
$240,480
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
5,471
Median age: 34
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20263.73%
Based on $418,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.95%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+11.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202644%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
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 +11.5%/yr
2021
$243K
5-year change
+72%
2026
$418K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
5,471
Median age
34
Family households
59%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,885
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.
40
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Tamworth.
Local schools for West Tamworth
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Tamworth High School
Bullimbal School
Tamworth South Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About West Tamworth.
- What is the median house price in West Tamworth?
- The median house price in West Tamworth, NSW 2340 is $418,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +11.5%.
- What is the West Tamworth postcode?
- West Tamworth is in the 2340 postcode, in NSW, in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in West Tamworth?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $275.
- What schools are in West Tamworth?
- There are 20 schools serving West Tamworth on this page, including Tamworth High School, Bullimbal School, Tamworth South Public School.
- How walkable is West Tamworth?
- West Tamworth has a Walk Score of 40 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near West Tamworth?
- West Tamworth is close to Tamworth South, South Tamworth, Tamworth, Taminda, North Tamworth.
- What is the population of West Tamworth?
- West Tamworth has approximately 5,471 residents. The median age is 34.
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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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