Overall score
Marbelup
28.6/100
Torbay
25.4/100
Marbelup for retirees; Torbay for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Marbelup
28.6/100
Torbay
25.4/100
Crime rate
Marbelup
6895.4 / 1k
Torbay
8889.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Marbelup
0
Torbay
0
Population
Marbelup
487
Torbay
378
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Marbelup reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Torbay is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone. Where Torbay is shaped by the coast, Marbelup offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Marbelup pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and overall desirability, whereas Torbay is the better pick for housing affordability.
Marbelup suits retirees more clearly, whereas Torbay is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors.