Overall score
Gunnedah
49.4/100
Tamworth
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Gunnedah vs Tamworth, NSW suburb comparison
Gunnedah for retirees and families.
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
1
Tamworth
224
Population
Gunnedah
10,359
Tamworth
189
Metric leadGunnedah 5Tamworth 31 tiedacross 9 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.
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 and parks and reserves, while Tamworth stands out for schools and education options and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Gunnedah, while Tamworth remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.