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East Tamworth, NSW 2340
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$720,000
market range $650K-$875K
Median Unit
$435,000
market range $375K-$450K
Gross Yield (units)
5.5%
1yr Growth (houses)
+12.7%
market range +5.0% to +17.5%
Investment snapshot for East Tamworth
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East Tamworth market and investor summary
East Tamworth (NSW 2340) runs a median house price of $720K. House prices have moved +12.7% over the past year. At 3.6% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
Demand is softer at 3.6% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers.
Living in East Tamworth: people, income and schools
East Tamworth has a resident population of roughly 5,417, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 40, skewed a little older, and families account for 66% of households.
Households here earn a median of about $89,000 a year, or roughly $1,710 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (4 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to about 8.1 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia. Incomes have risen about 18% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There are 18 schools within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 17 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 5,417
- +4% over 5yr
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $89,000/yr
- Households renting
- 35%
- Family households
- 66%
- Socio-economic rank
- 4/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 18
- avg ICSEA 983
- Unemployment
- 3.3%
- Walk score
- 17/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in East Tamworth
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What should I check before investing in East Tamworth?
East Tamworth has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.5%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +12.7% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in East Tamworth?
The median property price in East Tamworth, NSW 2340 is $720K for houses and $435K for units.
What rental yield does East Tamworth show?
The gross rental yield in East Tamworth is 5.5% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for East Tamworth?
House prices in East Tamworth are up 12.7% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in East Tamworth?
The current vacancy rate in East Tamworth is 3.6%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in East Tamworth?
East Tamworth has a population of approximately 5,417 residents, with a median age of 40.
What schools are near East Tamworth?
There are 18 schools within roughly 5km of East Tamworth. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is East Tamworth affordable to buy in?
A median house in East Tamworth costs about 8.1 times the median local household income (broadly in line with metropolitan Australia). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is East Tamworth's population growing?
The population of East Tamworth has grown modestly, about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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