Have you looked at North Tamworth just on the opposite side of the train line to Coledale? I was looking at a house a few months ago I think it was listed for $130,000 but I decided against buying as I am concentrating on a few other things at the moment. I am however a fan of the Tamworth region and I regularly visit there as it is my wife's home town.I have been looking in Tamworth for the last 4 months or so and no, there is nothing at that price outside Coledale - not a house at least... not sure about units?
I'm also hoping Gunnedah picks up as I do have a property there.