Tangambalanga vs Baranduda.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $715,000 and $625,000.
Baranduda (median $625,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Tangambalanga ($715,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tangambalanga (993) sits above Baranduda (978).
For buyers
Baranduda is the lower entry point at $625,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Baranduda offers the higher gross rental yield (2.83% vs 2.47%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Tangambalanga edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 978).
Common questions
Is Tangambalanga or Baranduda cheaper to buy in?
Baranduda has the lower median house price at $625,000, roughly 14% below Tangambalanga ($715,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Tangambalanga or Baranduda have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tangambalanga scores 993 vs 978 in Baranduda. 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, Tangambalanga or Baranduda?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.83% in Baranduda vs 2.47% in Tangambalanga. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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