Mount Duneed vs Torquay
The verdict
Mount Duneed is more affordable, with a median house price of $718K versus $1.23M in Torquay. Mount Duneed rates higher for transport (84 vs 25). Torquay rates higher for liveability (73 vs 47). Torquay is closer to the coast (2.0 km vs 8.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Torquay rates higher (99 vs 77/100 in Mount Duneed).
Scores
| Mount Duneed | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 57 |
| Transport | 84 | 25 |
| Education | 71 | 76 |
| Liveability | 47 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Duneed | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,182 | 18,534 |
| Median age | 32 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,274 | $2,295 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.8% | 48.5% |
| Born in Australia | 76.5% | 82.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Mount Duneed High Growth · Torquay High Growth
Property
| Mount Duneed | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $718K | $1.23M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $891K |
| House price YoY | -0.7% | -6.0% |
| 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
Safety
| Mount Duneed | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 77 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 356 | 232 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 243 | 183 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 340 | 194 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,093 | 2,725 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Duneed | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,058 | 1,088 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Duneed · Torquay
Transport
| Mount Duneed | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 25 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 64 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 10.3 km |
Liveability
| Mount Duneed | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 35 |
| Parks | 21 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 15 |
| Swimming pools | 26 | 643 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.7 km | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 74.9 km | 78.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.8 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.3 km | 17.5 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Duneed | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,182 | 18,534 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,670 | 19,997 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,323 | 24,952 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.92% | 1.92% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Duneed or Torquay?
Torquay has the higher residential safety score (Mount Duneed 77/100 vs Torquay 99/100).
Which is more affordable, Mount Duneed or Torquay?
Mount Duneed is more affordable, with a median house price of $718K versus $1.23M.
Which has better schools, Mount Duneed or Torquay?
Torquay has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Duneed 1058 vs Torquay 1088; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Duneed or Torquay?
Mount Duneed has the higher transport score (Mount Duneed 84/100 vs Torquay 25/100).
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