Pumpenbil vs Tyalgum
Tyalgum (median $1,066,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Pumpenbil ($1,395,000).
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Pumpenbil and Tyalgum side by side
| Measure | Pumpenbil | Tyalgum |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,395,000 | $1,066,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.5% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $725/wk | $725/wk |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 19 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 1003 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 247 | 521 |
| Median age | 54 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1344 mm | 1408 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 29.6°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
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, 24% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Tyalgum offers the higher gross rental yield (3.54% vs 2.70%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Tyalgum edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 999).
Pumpenbil vs Tyalgum: common questions
Is Pumpenbil or Tyalgum cheaper to buy in?
Tyalgum has the lower median house price at $1,066,000, roughly 24% below Pumpenbil ($1,395,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
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 3.54% in Tyalgum vs 2.70% 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.
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