Bilambil vs Terranora.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,560,000 and $1,267,500. Terranora edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Terranora (median $1,267,500) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Bilambil ($1,560,000). Over the past year, Terranora (+7.4%) ran 7.4 percentage points ahead of Bilambil (0%) on house-price growth.
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, 23% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Terranora carries both higher gross yield (3.90% vs 3.17%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
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.
Common questions
Is Bilambil or Terranora cheaper to buy in?
Terranora has the lower median house price at $1,267,500, roughly 23% below Bilambil ($1,560,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bilambil or Terranora?
Over the past 12 months, Terranora grew +7.4% vs 0% in Bilambil, a gap of 7.4 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 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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