Bellbrae vs Torquay
Torquay scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bellbrae (1099) sits above Torquay (1098).
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Bellbrae and Torquay side by side
| Measure | Bellbrae | Torquay |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,180,000 |
| Median unit | – | $827,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1099 | 1098 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 100 |
| Population | 1,346 | – |
| Median age | 52 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 598 mm | 582 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.1°C | 24.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Bellbrae edges out on average school ICSEA (1099 vs 1098).
Bellbrae vs Torquay: common questions
Does Bellbrae or Torquay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bellbrae scores 1099 vs 1098 in Torquay. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Bellbrae or Torquay?
Torquay scores 100/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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