Breamlea 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 Torquay (1098) sits above Breamlea (1078).

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Breamlea and Torquay side by side

MeasureBreamleaTorquay
Price and market
Median house–$1,180,000
Median unit–$827,500
Renting
House rent–$650/wk
Unit rent–$500/wk
Owner occupied67.0%–
Renter occupied29.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby147
Average ICSEA10781098
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0100
Transit score00
Bike score10100
Population151–
Median age56–
Climate
Annual rainfall551 mm582 mm
Mean max, January24.5°C24.3°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
Torquay edges out on average school ICSEA (1098 vs 1078).

Breamlea vs Torquay: common questions

Does Breamlea or Torquay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Torquay scores 1098 vs 1078 in Breamlea. 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, Breamlea 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.