Marmion vs Sorrento
The verdict
Sorrento rates higher for transport (75 vs 58). Marmion has a shorter estimated CBD commute (59 vs 63 min).
Scores
MarmionSorrento
| Marmion | Sorrento | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 74 |
| Transport | 58 | 75 |
| Education | 74 | 74 |
| Liveability | 69 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Marmion | Sorrento | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,390 | 7,795 |
| Median age | 45 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,435 | $2,472 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.2% | 50.3% |
| Born in Australia | 75.9% | 68.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Marmion Stable · Sorrento Stable
Property
| Marmion | Sorrento | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Marmion | Sorrento | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 335 | 308 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 167 | 154 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,004 | 1,013 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Marmion | Sorrento | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,117 | 1,109 |
See the full school list on each profile: Marmion · Sorrento
Transport
| Marmion | Sorrento | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 75 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 58 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Marmion | Sorrento | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 6 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 610 m | 870 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.6 km | 17.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 830 m | 860 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.6 km | 10.1 km |
Population & growth
| Marmion | Sorrento | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,390 | 7,795 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,548 | 8,310 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,592 | 8,454 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.61% | 1.61% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Marmion or Sorrento?
Sorrento has the higher residential safety score (Marmion 69/100 vs Sorrento 70/100).
Which has better schools, Marmion or Sorrento?
Marmion has a higher average school ICSEA (Marmion 1117 vs Sorrento 1109; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Marmion or Sorrento?
Sorrento has the higher transport score (Marmion 58/100 vs Sorrento 75/100).
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