Living in Tubize: a portrait
Tubize is a municipality in Brabant wallon in Wallonia, with 28,381 residents spread across 33.5 km2. Population growth is strong, reflecting sustained attractiveness.
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Urban profile
Tubize is a medium-sized city with comprehensive urban services, good transport connectivity, and varied neighbourhoods. It offers hospitals, shopping centres, cultural and sporting facilities, and a diversified job market. This intermediate size provides the best compromise between urban dynamism and quality of life.
Settling in Wallonia
Wallonia, the French-speaking region in southern Belgium, attracts with its natural landscapes, spacious living, and more affordable property prices. Registration fees stand at 12.5%, but the lower purchase prices often compensate for this difference. The region offers attractive energy renovation subsidies and boasts a remarkable natural heritage spanning the Ardennes, the Meuse valleys, and the Hainaut countryside. The rise of remote working has strengthened the appeal of Walloon municipalities for Brussels commuters.
Getting around Tubize
Tubize scores 60/100 for public transport. The walkability score is 55/100. Public transport access is adequate but could be improved.
Schools and services
The schools score is 65/100. Accessibility to shops and services reaches 56/100.
Green spaces and quality of life
With a green score of 60/100, Tubize has satisfactory green spaces.
Safety
The crime rate is around the national average, with 67.8 offences per 1,000 residents. Safety score: 21/100.
Cost of living
The median declarable income in Tubize is EUR 28,675 per year. The median house purchase price is EUR 597,209, or EUR 4,266 per sqm.
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Daily life in Tubize
The ratio between the median house price and median income is 20.8x. This high ratio reflects tension between property prices and local incomes. Access to shops and services (56/100) may require regular trips to neighbouring municipalities. Use our notary fees calculator to plan your move.
Family life
With 22.1 % of residents under 17, Tubize has a distinctly family-oriented profile. The school access score of 65/100 reflects an adequate educational offering. Abundant green spaces (60/100) provide playgrounds and walking areas for children. The average household size (5.56 persons) confirms the presence of many families.
Population profile
- 0-17 years: 22.1 %
- 18-34 years: 20.2 %
- 35-64 years: 39.5 %
- 65+ years: 18.2 %
- Foreign residents: 16.6 %
- Households: 5,101
- Average household size: 5.56
Neighboring municipalities
- Nivelles — 29,070 residents, overall score 62/100
- Waterloo — 30,596 residents, overall score 62/100
- Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve — 31,648 residents, overall score 57/100
- Rixensart — 23,096 residents, overall score 58/100
- Wavre — 35,558 residents, overall score 59/100
Is Tubize a good municipality for families?
With a schools score of 65/100 and a green score of 60/100, Tubize is well-suited for families.
What is the overall score of Tubize?
Tubize has an overall score of 63/100, combining transport, schools, shops, green spaces, and safety.
What is the cost of living in Tubize?
The median income is EUR 28,675 per year and the median house price is EUR 597,209. The price-to-income ratio of 20.8x should be factored into your planning.
What is public transport like in Tubize?
The transport score is 60/100 and walkability is 55/100. A good network facilitates daily commuting.