Torndirrup vs Big Grove
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Big Grove (992) sits above Torndirrup (989). Big Grove skews owner-occupied (71%), Torndirrup runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
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Torndirrup and Big Grove side by side
| Measure | Torndirrup | Big Grove |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $300/wk | $300/wk |
| Unit rent | $211/wk | $175/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 992 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 65 | 0 |
| Population | 395 | 225 |
| Median age | 35 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 915 mm | 954 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.8°C | 23.4°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
- Big Grove edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 989). Torndirrup also has a higher family-household share (67% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Torndirrup vs Big Grove: common questions
Does Torndirrup or Big Grove have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Big Grove scores 992 vs 989 in Torndirrup. 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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