Blind Bight vs Tooradin
Blind Bight (median $722,500) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Tooradin ($805,000).
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| Measure | Blind Bight | Tooradin |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $722,500 | $805,000 |
| Median unit | $287,280 | $287,280 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1018 | 997 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,290 | 1,722 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 771 mm | 772 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.7°C | 25.8°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
Tooradin scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blind Bight (1018) sits above Tooradin (997).
- For buyers
- Blind Bight is the lower entry point at $722,500 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Blind Bight edges out on average school ICSEA (1018 vs 997).
Blind Bight vs Tooradin: common questions
Is Blind Bight or Tooradin cheaper to buy in?
Blind Bight has the lower median house price at $722,500, roughly 10% below Tooradin ($805,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Blind Bight or Tooradin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blind Bight scores 1018 vs 997 in Tooradin. 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, Blind Bight or Tooradin?
Tooradin scores 12/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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