Glenning Valley vs Tumbi Umbi
The verdict
Glenning Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.16M versus $1.23M in Tumbi Umbi. Glenning Valley rates higher for transport (48 vs 28). Tumbi Umbi is closer to the coast (4.7 km vs 6.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Glenning Valley rates higher (96 vs 68/100 in Tumbi Umbi).
Scores
| Glenning Valley | Tumbi Umbi | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 41 |
| Transport | 48 | 28 |
| Education | 54 | 49 |
| Liveability | 45 | 47 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glenning Valley | Tumbi Umbi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,023 | 5,369 |
| Median age | 41 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,252 | $1,657 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.0% | 26.5% |
| Born in Australia | 84.6% | 82.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Glenning Valley Moderate Growth · Tumbi Umbi Moderate Growth
Property
| Glenning Valley | Tumbi Umbi | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.16M | $1.23M |
| Median unit price | $765K | $565K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 40.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Glenning Valley | Tumbi Umbi | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 96 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 49 | 168 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 112 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 494 | 503 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,669 | 4,489 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glenning Valley | Tumbi Umbi | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 1,014 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glenning Valley · Tumbi Umbi
Transport
| Glenning Valley | Tumbi Umbi | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 48 | 28 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 50 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 196 | 189 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.9 km | 5.9 km |
Liveability
| Glenning Valley | Tumbi Umbi | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 94 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.5 km | 4.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 61.3 km | 59.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.5 km | 4.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.8 km | 10.0 km |
Population & growth
| Glenning Valley | Tumbi Umbi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,023 | 5,369 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,083 | 5,529 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,417 | 6,416 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.73% | 0.74% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glenning Valley or Tumbi Umbi?
Glenning Valley has the higher residential safety score (Glenning Valley 96/100 vs Tumbi Umbi 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Glenning Valley or Tumbi Umbi?
Glenning Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.16M versus $1.23M.
Which has better schools, Glenning Valley or Tumbi Umbi?
Tumbi Umbi has a higher average school ICSEA (Glenning Valley 973 vs Tumbi Umbi 1014; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Glenning Valley or Tumbi Umbi?
Glenning Valley has the higher transport score (Glenning Valley 48/100 vs Tumbi Umbi 28/100).
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