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
| Bombowlee | Tumut | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 53 |
| Transport | 35 | 64 |
| Education | 40 | 34 |
| Liveability | 10 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bombowlee | Tumut | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 291 | 6,613 |
| Median age | 51 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,800 | $1,242 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.2% | 22.1% |
| Born in Australia | 88.3% | 83.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bombowlee Declining · Tumut Stable
Property
| Bombowlee | Tumut | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.15M | $512K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $362K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -11.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $490 | $490 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 5.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 25 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bombowlee | Tumut | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 333 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 197 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 687 | 650 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,155 | 10,873 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bombowlee | Tumut | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 943 |
Transport
| Bombowlee | Tumut | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.8 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Bombowlee | Tumut | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 11 |
| Parks | 0 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 13 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 87 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 182.0 km | 181.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 312.1 km | 316.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.5 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Bombowlee | Tumut | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 291 | 6,613 |
| Estimated 2025 | 295 | 6,540 |
| Projected 2041 | 291 | 6,718 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.34% | -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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