Bilambil vs Piggabeen.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,560,000 and $1,690,000. Bilambil edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Bilambil (median $1,560,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Piggabeen ($1,690,000). Over the past year, Bilambil (0%) ran 18.6 percentage points ahead of Piggabeen (-18.6%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Piggabeen (1018) sits above Bilambil (989).
For buyers
Bilambil is the lower entry point at $1,560,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Bilambil carries both higher gross yield (3.17% vs 2.92%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Piggabeen edges out on average school ICSEA (1018 vs 989).
Common questions
Is Bilambil or Piggabeen cheaper to buy in?
Bilambil has the lower median house price at $1,560,000, roughly 8% below Piggabeen ($1,690,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bilambil or Piggabeen?
Over the past 12 months, Bilambil grew 0% vs -18.6% in Piggabeen, a gap of 18.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Bilambil or Piggabeen have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Piggabeen scores 1018 vs 989 in Bilambil. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Bilambil or Piggabeen?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.17% in Bilambil vs 2.92% in Piggabeen. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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