South Tamworth, NSW 2340

South Tamworth has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong unit gross rental yield of 6.4%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Capital growth of +20.5% 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.

The median property price in South Tamworth, NSW 2340 is $550K for houses and $285K for units.

The gross rental yield in South Tamworth is 6.4% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

House prices in South Tamworth are up 20.5% over the past year and up 41.7% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.

The current vacancy rate in South Tamworth is 2.1%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.

South Tamworth has a population of approximately 6,621 residents, with a median age of 37.

There are 18 schools within roughly 5km of South Tamworth. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

A median house in South Tamworth costs about 10.3 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.

The population of South Tamworth has grown modestly, about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.