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Bombowlee vs Tumut

The verdict

Tumut is more affordable, with a median house price of $512K versus $1.15M in Bombowlee. Bombowlee rates higher for education (40 vs 34). Tumut rates higher for liveability (58 vs 10).

Scores

BombowleeTumut
BombowleeTumut
Overall2853
Transport3564
Education4034
Liveability1058

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

BombowleeTumut
Population2916,613
Median age5142
Median household income (wk)$1,800$1,242
Bachelor degree or higher29.2%22.1%
Born in Australia88.3%83.3%
Avg household size2.62.3

Growth: Bombowlee Declining · Tumut Stable

Property

BombowleeTumut
Median house price$1.15M$512K
Median unit priceData not available$362K
House price YoYData not available-11.3%
Median rent — house (wk)$490$490
Rental yield (house)Data not available5.1%
Days on market (house)3025

Median price history

Safety

BombowleeTumut
Residential safety score43
Break & enter dwelling /100k0333
Motor vehicle theft /100k0197
Domestic assault /100k687650
Total incidents /100k (all)5,15510,873

Total incidents over time

Schools

BombowleeTumut
Total schools05
Government04
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available943

See the full school list on each profile: Bombowlee · Tumut

Transport

BombowleeTumut
Transport score3564
Train stations01
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)4.8 km2.4 km

Liveability

BombowleeTumut
Summer max temp31.5°C31.5°C
Winter max temp13.0°C13.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)570570
Supermarkets02
Cafes & restaurants011
Parks013
PlaygroundsData not available13
Swimming poolsData not available87
Medical GPs02
Distance to coast (km)182.0 km181.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)312.1 km316.2 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)5.5 km2.0 km

Population & growth

BombowleeTumut
Population (2021)2916,613
Estimated 20252956,540
Projected 20412916,718
Annual growth rate0.34%-0.28%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Bombowlee or Tumut?

Tumut is more affordable, with a median house price of $512K versus $1.15M.

Which has better public transport, Bombowlee or Tumut?

Tumut has the higher transport score (Bombowlee 35/100 vs Tumut 64/100).

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Data sources

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