Redmond vs Torbay
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Torbay (983) sits above Redmond (943).
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Redmond and Torbay side by side
| Measure | Redmond | Torbay |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $300/wk |
| Unit rent | $250/wk | $200/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | 983 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 208 | 378 |
| Median age | 45 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 793 mm | 899 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.8°C | 24.5°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
- Torbay edges out on average school ICSEA (983 vs 943).
Redmond 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.
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