Killarney Vale vs Tumbi Umbi
The verdict
Killarney Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $920K versus $1.23M in Tumbi Umbi. Killarney Vale rates higher for liveability (69 vs 47). Tumbi Umbi rates higher for education (49 vs 44). Killarney Vale is closer to the coast (2.6 km vs 4.7 km).
Scores
| Killarney Vale | Tumbi Umbi | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 41 |
| Transport | 45 | 28 |
| Education | 44 | 49 |
| Liveability | 69 | 47 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Killarney Vale | Tumbi Umbi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,491 | 5,369 |
| Median age | 39 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,524 | $1,657 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.4% | 26.5% |
| Born in Australia | 85.0% | 82.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Killarney Vale Stable · Tumbi Umbi Moderate Growth
Property
| Killarney Vale | Tumbi Umbi | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $920K | $1.23M |
| Median unit price | $768K | $565K |
| House price YoY | 0.4% | 40.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Killarney Vale | Tumbi Umbi | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 200 | 168 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 133 | 112 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 374 | 503 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,834 | 4,489 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Killarney Vale | Tumbi Umbi | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 950 | 1,014 |
See the full school list on each profile: Killarney Vale · Tumbi Umbi
Transport
| Killarney Vale | Tumbi Umbi | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 28 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 42 | 50 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 195 | 189 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.7 km | 5.9 km |
Liveability
| Killarney Vale | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 4.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 60.9 km | 59.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.6 km | 4.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.1 km | 10.0 km |
Population & growth
| Killarney Vale | Tumbi Umbi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,491 | 5,369 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,523 | 5,529 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,848 | 6,416 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.11% | 0.74% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Killarney Vale or Tumbi Umbi?
Tumbi Umbi has the higher residential safety score (Killarney Vale 66/100 vs Tumbi Umbi 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Killarney Vale or Tumbi Umbi?
Killarney Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $920K versus $1.23M.
Which has better schools, Killarney Vale or Tumbi Umbi?
Tumbi Umbi has a higher average school ICSEA (Killarney Vale 950 vs Tumbi Umbi 1014; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Killarney Vale or Tumbi Umbi?
Killarney Vale has the higher transport score (Killarney Vale 45/100 vs Tumbi Umbi 28/100).
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