Garthowen NSW

Postcode 2345 · Tamworth Regional LGA

Garthowen is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Tamworth Regional local government area (postcode 2345). With a population of 169, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $109K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Garthowen is $285,000, having dropped significantly 31.3% over the past year. The median weekly rent is $180 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.

Public transport access includes 16 bus stops. The crime rate in the Tamworth Regional LGA is moderate at 6,745 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Garthowen offers a gross rental yield of 3.3%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($285K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 2.6x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -31.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.3% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$285K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability2.6x Affordable
Price Momentum-31.3% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage9/10
Education6/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$285K
-31.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$180
POPULATION
169
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$2,094
Personal Income /wk$810
Mortgage /mth$1,733
CRIME (Tamworth Regional LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,745
Total Incidents4,401
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops16
Data: 2025