Side by sideSuburb comparison

Nunderi vs Tumbulgum.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,415,000 and $902,500. Tumbulgum edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Tumbulgum (median $902,500) is roughly 57% cheaper to buy into than Nunderi ($1,415,000). Over the past year, Tumbulgum (+13.8%) ran 16.2 percentage points ahead of Nunderi (-2.4%) on house-price growth.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tumbulgum (1015) sits above Nunderi (1004).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Tumbulgum is the lower entry point at $902,500 median, 57% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Tumbulgum has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.

For families

Tumbulgum edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 1004).

Common questionsNunderi vs Tumbulgum

Common questions

Is Nunderi or Tumbulgum cheaper to buy in?

Tumbulgum has the lower median house price at $902,500, roughly 57% below Nunderi ($1,415,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Nunderi or Tumbulgum?

Over the past 12 months, Tumbulgum grew +13.8% vs -2.4% in Nunderi, a gap of 16.2 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.

Does Nunderi or Tumbulgum have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tumbulgum scores 1015 vs 1004 in Nunderi. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Nunderi
Metric
Tumbulgum

Price & Market

$1,415,000
Median house
$902,500
$274,320
Median unit
$343,440
-2.4%
Annual growth (house)
+13.8%
Days on market

Rental

$725/wk
Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
89.0%
Owner occupied
86.0%
7.0%
Renter occupied
18.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
696
Population
454
50
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

15
Schools nearby
20
1004
Avg ICSEA
1015

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).