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Ellinbank vs Torwood

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Torwood (991) sits above Ellinbank (974). Ellinbank skews owner-occupied (84%), Torwood runs more rental-dense (71% owner).

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Ellinbank and Torwood side by side

MeasureEllinbankTorwood
Renting
Owner occupied84.0%71.0%
Renter occupied10.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby520
Average ICSEA974991
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population22949
Median age4650
Climate
Annual rainfall1012 mm1012 mm
Mean max, January25.1°C25.1°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
Torwood edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 974). Torwood also has a higher family-household share (114% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Ellinbank vs Torwood: common questions

Does Ellinbank or Torwood have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Torwood scores 991 vs 974 in Ellinbank. 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.

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