Side by sideSuburb comparison

West Cape Howe vs Torbay.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Cape Howe (1005) sits above Torbay (983).

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

West Cape Howe edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 983).

Common questionsWest Cape Howe vs Torbay

Common questions

Does West Cape Howe or Torbay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Cape Howe scores 1005 vs 983 in Torbay. 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

West Cape Howe
Metric
Torbay

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$255/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
79.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
5
Population
378
54
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
5
1005
Avg ICSEA
983

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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