Mount Duneed vs Torquay

Mount Duneed (median $710,000) is roughly 40% cheaper to buy into than Torquay ($1,180,000).

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Mount Duneed and Torquay side by side

MeasureMount DuneedTorquay
Price and market
Median house$710,000$1,180,000
Median unit$291,600$827,500
Renting
House rent–$650/wk
Unit rent–$500/wk
Owner occupied75.0%–
Renter occupied23.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby207
Average ICSEA10471098
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0100
Transit score00
Bike score0100
Population6,182–
Median age32–
Climate
Annual rainfall537 mm582 mm
Mean max, January24.8°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

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
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 1047).

Mount Duneed vs Torquay: 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.