Overall score
Marbelup
36.7/100
Torbay
30.4/100
Marbelup for retirees; Torbay for beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Marbelup
36.7/100
Torbay
30.4/100
Crime rate
Marbelup
50.0 / 1k
Torbay
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Marbelup
1
Torbay
4
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 overall desirability, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Torbay is the better pick for housing affordability, plus nearby cafés and amenities.
Marbelup suits retirees more clearly, whereas Torbay is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.