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North Tamworth, NSW 2340

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

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Strong Growth

Median House

$720,000

market range $650K-$825K

Median Unit

$530,000

market range $475K-$550K

Gross Yield (houses)

4.1%

1yr Growth (houses)

+15.2%

market range +10.0% to +17.5%

Investment snapshot for North Tamworth

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North Tamworth market and investor summary

North Tamworth (NSW 2340) runs a median house price of $720K, with houses yielding a gross 4.1%. House prices have moved +15.2% over the past year and +35.7% over three years. At 2.5% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.

For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.1% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet.

Living in North Tamworth: people, income and schools

North Tamworth is home to around 6,273 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 38, broadly working-age, and families account for 58% of households.

Households here earn a median of about $76,000 a year, or roughly $1,460 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 a steep 9.5 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. 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 40 for walkability and 4 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.

Population
6,273
+4% over 5yr
Median age
38 years
Median household income
$76,000/yr
Households renting
40%
Family households
58%
Socio-economic rank
4/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
18
avg ICSEA 994
Unemployment
3.3%
Walk score
40/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about North Tamworth

What should I check before investing in North Tamworth?

North Tamworth has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. House gross rental yield of 4.1% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +15.2% 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 North Tamworth?

The median property price in North Tamworth, NSW 2340 is $720K for houses and $530K for units.

What rental yield does North Tamworth show?

The gross rental yield in North Tamworth is 4.1% for houses. 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 North Tamworth?

House prices in North Tamworth are up 15.2% over the past year and up 35.7% over three years. 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 North Tamworth?

The current vacancy rate in North Tamworth is 2.5%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.

How many people live in North Tamworth?

North Tamworth has a population of approximately 6,273 residents, with a median age of 38.

What schools are near North Tamworth?

There are 18 schools within roughly 5km of North 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 North Tamworth affordable to buy in?

A median house in North Tamworth costs about 9.5 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). 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 North Tamworth's population growing?

The population of North 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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