White Patch vs Toorbul
Toorbul scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Toorbul (986) sits above White Patch (969). White Patch skews owner-occupied (93%), Toorbul runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
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White Patch and Toorbul side by side
| Measure | White Patch | Toorbul |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 986 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 0 |
| Population | 150 | 958 |
| Median age | 56 | 57 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1253 mm | 1260 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.5°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
- Toorbul edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 969). White Patch also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
White Patch vs Toorbul: common questions
Does White Patch or Toorbul have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Toorbul scores 986 vs 969 in White Patch. 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, White Patch or Toorbul?
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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