Side by sideSuburb comparison

Tiwi Islands vs Wurrumiyanga.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Tiwi Islands edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tiwi Islands (687) sits above Wurrumiyanga (660).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Tiwi Islands edges out on average school ICSEA (687 vs 660).

Common questionsTiwi Islands vs Wurrumiyanga

Common questions

Does Tiwi Islands or Wurrumiyanga have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tiwi Islands scores 687 vs 660 in Wurrumiyanga. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Tiwi Islands
Metric
Wurrumiyanga

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$80/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$80/wk
$40/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$80/wk
Owner occupied
9.0%
39.0%
Renter occupied
79.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
2
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
194
Population
1,421
17
Median age
32

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
2
687
Avg ICSEA
660

Climate

1705 mm
Annual rainfall
1705 mm
31.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.8°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).