Berrambool vs Pambula
Pambula (median $679,500) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Berrambool ($807,000).
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Berrambool and Pambula side by side
| Measure | Berrambool | Pambula |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $807,000 | $679,500 |
| Median unit | $257,760 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | -8.3% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $695/wk | $675/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 981 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 40 | 10 |
| Population | 486 | 1,002 |
| Median age | 46 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 765 mm | 765 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.9°C | 24.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Berrambool scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. Pambula skews owner-occupied (75%), Berrambool runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
- For buyers
- Pambula is the lower entry point at $679,500 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Pambula offers the higher gross rental yield (5.17% vs 4.48%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Berrambool vs Pambula: common questions
Is Berrambool or Pambula cheaper to buy in?
Pambula has the lower median house price at $679,500, roughly 16% below Berrambool ($807,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which is more walkable, Berrambool or Pambula?
Berrambool scores 100/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Berrambool or Pambula?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.17% in Pambula vs 4.48% in Berrambool. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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