West Tamworth
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
West Tamworth is a laid-back suburb in the heart of Australia's New England region, known for its strong local community, music heritage, and scenic riverfront. Its close proximity to Tamworth city centre makes it a convenient base for exploring country music attractions and regional lifestyle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
5,471
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-31.10°, 150.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,262
Local Cost
$1,328
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
82
English
97
Temperature
17.9°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
10.1°C
Record High
44.3°C
Record Low
-2.2°C
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
678 mm
Internet Speed
61 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
47
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
4
Parks
36
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
232.0
Airport
TMW
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.