Teven vs Cumbalum
Cumbalum (median $1,175,500) is roughly 43% cheaper to buy into than Teven ($2,060,000).
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Teven and Cumbalum side by side
| Measure | Teven | Cumbalum |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,060,000 | $1,175,500 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +12.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $900/wk | $900/wk |
| Unit rent | $630/wk | $630/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 1016 | 1011 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 85 |
| Population | 306 | 2,211 |
| Median age | 46 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1675 mm | 1744 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.4°C | 28.5°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 Teven (1016) sits above Cumbalum (1011).
- For buyers
- Cumbalum is the lower entry point at $1,175,500 median, 43% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Cumbalum offers the higher gross rental yield (3.98% vs 2.27%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Teven edges out on average school ICSEA (1016 vs 1011).
Teven vs Cumbalum: common questions
Is Teven or Cumbalum cheaper to buy in?
Cumbalum has the lower median house price at $1,175,500, roughly 43% below Teven ($2,060,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Teven or Cumbalum have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Teven scores 1016 vs 1011 in Cumbalum. 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, Teven or Cumbalum?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.98% in Cumbalum vs 2.27% in Teven. 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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