Piggabeen vs Bilambil Heights.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,690,000 and $1,146,000. Bilambil Heights edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Bilambil Heights (median $1,146,000) is roughly 47% cheaper to buy into than Piggabeen ($1,690,000). Over the past year, Bilambil Heights (+8.3%) ran 26.9 percentage points ahead of Piggabeen (-18.6%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Piggabeen (1018) sits above Bilambil Heights (990).
For buyers
Bilambil Heights is the lower entry point at $1,146,000 median, 47% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Bilambil Heights carries both higher gross yield (4.31% vs 2.92%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Piggabeen edges out on average school ICSEA (1018 vs 990).
Common questions
Is Piggabeen or Bilambil Heights cheaper to buy in?
Bilambil Heights has the lower median house price at $1,146,000, roughly 47% below Piggabeen ($1,690,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Piggabeen or Bilambil Heights?
Over the past 12 months, Bilambil Heights grew +8.3% vs -18.6% in Piggabeen, a gap of 26.9 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 Piggabeen or Bilambil Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Piggabeen scores 1018 vs 990 in Bilambil Heights. 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, Piggabeen or Bilambil Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.31% in Bilambil Heights vs 2.92% in Piggabeen. 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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