Marbelup vs Torbay
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marbelup (990) sits above Torbay (983). Marbelup skews owner-occupied (90%), Torbay runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Marbelup and Torbay side by side
| Measure | Marbelup | Torbay |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $300/wk | $300/wk |
| Unit rent | $288/wk | $200/wk |
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 983 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 487 | 378 |
| Median age | 39 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 885 mm | 899 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.4°C | 24.5°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
- Marbelup edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 983). Marbelup also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Marbelup vs Torbay: common questions
Does Marbelup or Torbay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marbelup scores 990 vs 983 in Torbay. 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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