Toorbul vs Meldale
Toorbul scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Meldale (1015) sits above Toorbul (986).
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Toorbul and Meldale side by side
| Measure | Toorbul | Meldale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 986 | 1015 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 958 | 230 |
| Median age | 57 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1260 mm | 1261 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.7°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
- Meldale edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 986).
Toorbul vs Meldale: common questions
Does Toorbul or Meldale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Meldale scores 1015 vs 986 in Toorbul. 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, Toorbul or Meldale?
Toorbul scores 6/100 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.
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