Side by sideSuburb comparison

Palarang vs Tombong.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Tombong edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tombong (955) sits above Palarang (945).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Tombong edges out on average school ICSEA (955 vs 945).

Common questionsPalarang vs Tombong

Common questions

Does Palarang or Tombong have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tombong scores 955 vs 945 in Palarang. 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

Palarang
Metric
Tombong

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$380/wk
Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
33.0%
Owner occupied
33.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
26
Population
321
55
Median age
68

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
4
945
Avg ICSEA
955

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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