Yallunda Flat vs Tumby Bay
Tumby Bay scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tumby Bay (1006) sits above Yallunda Flat (996). Tumby Bay skews owner-occupied (73%), Yallunda Flat runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
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Yallunda Flat and Tumby Bay side by side
| Measure | Yallunda Flat | Tumby Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | $500/wk |
| Unit rent | $125/wk | $220/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 1006 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 28 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 50 |
| Population | 120 | 1,781 |
| Median age | 36 | 57 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 475 mm | 316 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.5°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
- 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
- Tumby Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1006 vs 996). Yallunda Flat also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Yallunda Flat vs Tumby Bay: common questions
Does Yallunda Flat or Tumby Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tumby Bay scores 1006 vs 996 in Yallunda Flat. 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 is more walkable, Yallunda Flat or Tumby Bay?
Tumby Bay scores 28/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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