Mount Duneed vs Torquay.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $710,000 and $1,180,000. Torquay edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Mount Duneed (median $710,000) is roughly 40% cheaper to buy into than Torquay ($1,180,000).
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 Mount Duneed (1047).
For buyers
Mount Duneed is the lower entry point at $710,000 median, 40% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Mount Duneed offers the higher gross rental yield (3.11% vs 3.02%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Torquay edges out on average school ICSEA (1098 vs 1047).
Common questions
Is Mount Duneed or Torquay cheaper to buy in?
Mount Duneed has the lower median house price at $710,000, roughly 40% below Torquay ($1,180,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mount Duneed or Torquay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Torquay scores 1098 vs 1047 in Mount Duneed. 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, Mount Duneed 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Mount Duneed or Torquay?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.11% in Mount Duneed vs 3.02% in Torquay. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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