Mudgee vs Bombira
Mudgee (median $698,000) is roughly 51% cheaper to buy into than Bombira ($1,435,000). Over the past year, Mudgee (+2.6%) ran 8.2 percentage points ahead of Bombira (-5.6%) on house-price growth.
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Mudgee and Bombira side by side
| Measure | Mudgee | Bombira |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $698,000 | $1,435,000 |
| Median unit | $510,000 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.6% | -5.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 62.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 957 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 15 |
| Population | 11,457 | 504 |
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 734 mm | 693 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 31.2°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
Bombira scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. Bombira skews owner-occupied (93%), Mudgee runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
- For buyers
- Mudgee is the lower entry point at $698,000 median, 51% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Mudgee carries both higher gross yield (4.84% vs 2.36%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Bombira has a heavier family-household mix (86% vs 68%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
Mudgee vs Bombira: common questions
Is Mudgee or Bombira cheaper to buy in?
Mudgee has the lower median house price at $698,000, roughly 51% below Bombira ($1,435,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Mudgee or Bombira?
Over the past 12 months, Mudgee grew +2.6% vs -5.6% in Bombira, a gap of 8.2 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.
Which is more walkable, Mudgee or Bombira?
Bombira scores 6/100 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, Mudgee or Bombira?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.84% in Mudgee vs 2.36% in Bombira. 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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