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Duroby vs North Tumbulgum

The verdict

North Tumbulgum is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.97M versus $2.50M in Duroby. North Tumbulgum rates higher for education (48 vs 41).

Scores

DurobyNorth Tumbulgum
DurobyNorth Tumbulgum
Overall1820
Transport00
Education4148
Liveability1616

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

Demographics

DurobyNorth Tumbulgum
Population74238
Median age5839
Median household income (wk)$939$2,041
Bachelor degree or higher23.8%33.3%
Born in Australia75.7%84.0%
Avg household size2.22.9

Growth: Duroby Moderate Growth · North Tumbulgum Stable

Property

DurobyNorth Tumbulgum
Median house price$2.50M$1.97M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$990Data not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

DurobyNorth Tumbulgum
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k0420
Motor vehicle theft /100k0840
Domestic assault /100k0420
Total incidents /100k (all)1,3513,361

Total incidents over time

Schools

DurobyNorth Tumbulgum
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Duroby · North Tumbulgum

Transport

DurobyNorth Tumbulgum
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)9.5 km8.9 km

Liveability

DurobyNorth Tumbulgum
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)10.6 km9.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)661.9 km660.2 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)10.2 km9.8 km

Population & growth

DurobyNorth Tumbulgum
Population (2021)74238
Estimated 202578248
Projected 204182261
Annual growth rate1.32%1.03%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Duroby or North Tumbulgum?

North Tumbulgum is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.97M versus $2.50M.

Which has better public transport, Duroby or North Tumbulgum?

Duroby and North Tumbulgum have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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