Cumbalum vs Tintenbar
The verdict
Cumbalum is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.19M versus $1.93M in Tintenbar. Cumbalum rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Tintenbar rates higher for education (66 vs 57). Cumbalum is closer to the coast (6.3 km vs 8.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Tintenbar rates higher (100 vs 86/100 in Cumbalum).
Scores
| Cumbalum | Tintenbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 26 |
| Transport | 35 | 0 |
| Education | 57 | 66 |
| Liveability | 16 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cumbalum | Tintenbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,211 | 618 |
| Median age | 37 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,170 | $1,896 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.4% | 45.3% |
| Born in Australia | 81.3% | 79.9% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Cumbalum Moderate Growth · Tintenbar Moderate Growth
Property
| Cumbalum | Tintenbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.19M | $1.93M |
| Median unit price | $928K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 17.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 26 | 29 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cumbalum | Tintenbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 86 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 136 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 317 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,442 | 2,265 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cumbalum | Tintenbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,046 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cumbalum · Tintenbar
Transport
| Cumbalum | Tintenbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| 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) | 5.0 km | 7.9 km |
Liveability
| Cumbalum | Tintenbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.3 km | 8.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 603.8 km | 605.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.7 km | 9.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 9.4 km |
Population & growth
| Cumbalum | Tintenbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,211 | 618 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,340 | 654 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,463 | 689 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.43% | 1.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cumbalum or Tintenbar?
Tintenbar has the higher residential safety score (Cumbalum 86/100 vs Tintenbar 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Cumbalum or Tintenbar?
Cumbalum is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.19M versus $1.93M.
Which has better public transport, Cumbalum or Tintenbar?
Cumbalum has the higher transport score (Cumbalum 35/100 vs Tintenbar 0/100).
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