Pumpenbil vs Tyalgum.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,395,000 and $1,066,000. Tyalgum edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Tyalgum (median $1,066,000) is roughly 31% cheaper to buy into than Pumpenbil ($1,395,000). Over the past year, Pumpenbil (+11.5%) ran 11.5 percentage points ahead of Tyalgum (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tyalgum (1003) sits above Pumpenbil (999).
For buyers
Tyalgum is the lower entry point at $1,066,000 median, 31% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Tyalgum delivers the better gross yield (1.71% vs 1.30%), but Pumpenbil has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Tyalgum edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 999).
Common questions
Is Pumpenbil or Tyalgum cheaper to buy in?
Tyalgum has the lower median house price at $1,066,000, roughly 31% below Pumpenbil ($1,395,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Pumpenbil or Tyalgum?
Over the past 12 months, Pumpenbil grew +11.5% vs 0% in Tyalgum, a gap of 11.5 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 Pumpenbil or Tyalgum have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tyalgum scores 1003 vs 999 in Pumpenbil. 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, Pumpenbil or Tyalgum?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.71% in Tyalgum vs 1.30% in Pumpenbil. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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