Overall score
Gunnedah
38.0/100
Tamworth
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Gunnedah vs Tamworth, NSW Suburb Comparison
Gunnedah for retirees and families; Tamworth for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GunnedahTamworth
Crime rate
Gunnedah
118.9 / 1k
Tamworth
149.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gunnedah
7
Tamworth
226
Population
Gunnedah
10,359
Tamworth
189
Metric leadGunnedah 5Tamworth 41 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Gunnedah | Tamworth |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.0/100 | — |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.1/100 | — |
| Crime rate | 118.9 / 1k | 149.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 10.5/100 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 24 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 494 | 41 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 226 |
| Planning activity | 66 | 12 |
| Green cover | 3.8% | 15.6% |
| Population | 10,359 | 189 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Gunnedah is a slower-paced established suburb with open surrounds, while Tamworth is a welcoming smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Gunnedah sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Tamworth is more regionally self-contained.
Gunnedah tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Tamworth stands out for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Gunnedah, while Tamworth remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.