Side by sideSuburb comparison

Redmond vs Torbay.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Torbay edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Torbay (983) sits above Redmond (943).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Torbay edges out on average school ICSEA (983 vs 943).

Common questionsRedmond vs Torbay

Common questions

Does Redmond or Torbay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Torbay scores 983 vs 943 in Redmond. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Redmond
Metric
Torbay

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
70.0%
Owner occupied
79.0%
15.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
208
Population
378
45
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
5
943
Avg ICSEA
983

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).