Bilambil vs Terranora
Terranora (median $1,267,500) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Bilambil ($1,560,000).
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Bilambil and Terranora side by side
| Measure | Bilambil | Terranora |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,560,000 | $1,267,500 |
| Median unit | $299,520 | $299,520 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +7.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $950/wk | $950/wk |
| Unit rent | $690/wk | $690/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 993 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 441 | 3,365 |
| Median age | 45 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1697 mm | 1632 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°C | 28.8°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Terranora (993) sits above Bilambil (989).
- For buyers
- Terranora is the lower entry point at $1,267,500 median, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Terranora offers the higher gross rental yield (3.90% vs 3.17%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Terranora edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 989). Terranora also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bilambil vs Terranora: common questions
Is Bilambil or Terranora cheaper to buy in?
Terranora has the lower median house price at $1,267,500, roughly 19% below Bilambil ($1,560,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bilambil or Terranora have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Terranora scores 993 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 Terranora?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.90% in Terranora vs 3.17% in Bilambil. 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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