Marlo vs Orbost
Orbost scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 74/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marlo (956) sits above Orbost (920).
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Marlo and Orbost side by side
| Measure | Marlo | Orbost |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $360,000 |
| Median unit | – | $158,400 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 956 | 920 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 74 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 40 |
| Population | 602 | 2,264 |
| Median age | 56 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 835 mm | 786 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.6°C | 26.1°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
- Marlo edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 920).
Marlo vs Orbost: common questions
Does Marlo or Orbost have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marlo scores 956 vs 920 in Orbost. 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, Marlo or Orbost?
Orbost scores 74/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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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