Mount Elphinstone vs Torndirrup
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Torndirrup (989) sits above Mount Elphinstone (988). Mount Elphinstone skews owner-occupied (79%), Torndirrup runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
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Mount Elphinstone and Torndirrup side by side
| Measure | Mount Elphinstone | Torndirrup |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $300/wk | $300/wk |
| Unit rent | $290/wk | $211/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 988 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 65 |
| Population | 82 | 395 |
| Median age | 50 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 853 mm | 915 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.0°C | 23.8°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
- Torndirrup edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 988). Mount Elphinstone also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Elphinstone vs Torndirrup: common questions
Does Mount Elphinstone or Torndirrup have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Torndirrup scores 989 vs 988 in Mount Elphinstone. 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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