Marlo vs Orbost VIC
Two Victoria suburbs, about 12.7 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Marlo | Orbost | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 602 | 2,264 |
| Median age | 56 | 53 |
| Median house price | — | $356,000 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $250 | $190 |
| Owner-occupied | 81% | 76% |
| Family households | 63% | 57% |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 6 | 1 |
| Tree canopy | 44% | 63% |
| Population 2011 | 678 | 2,493 |
What stands out
Orbost rents cheaper — $190 vs $250 a week at the census.
Marlo ranks higher on the SEIFA advantage scale (decile 6 vs 1).
Orbost is the greener of the two (63% vs 44% tree canopy).
Growth since 2011: Marlo -11%, Orbost -9%.
In short
The two sit about 12.7 km apart in a straight line, both in Victoria.
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