Scarness vs Torquay
The verdict
Scarness rates higher for liveability (84 vs 70).
Scores
ScarnessTorquay
| Scarness | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 36 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 40 | 37 |
| Liveability | 84 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Scarness | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,646 | 6,533 |
| Median age | 51 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $933 | $917 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.5% | 20.0% |
| Born in Australia | 74.4% | 73.2% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Scarness — · Torquay —
Property
| Scarness | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Scarness | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 89 | 89 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 521 | 536 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 274 | 276 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,606 | 5,606 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Scarness | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 893 |
See the full school list on each profile: Scarness · Torquay
Transport
| Scarness | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 99.0 km | 99.1 km |
Liveability
| Scarness | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 15 |
| Parks | 8 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 660 m | 870 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 243.1 km | 242.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.8 km | 1.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 58.1 km | 59.8 km |
Population & growth
| Scarness | Torquay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,646 | 6,533 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,823 | 6,849 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.19% | 1.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Scarness or Torquay?
Scarness and Torquay have similar residential safety scores (89 and 89/100).
Which has better public transport, Scarness or Torquay?
Scarness and Torquay have similar transport scores.
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