Overall score
Ashmont
36.4/100
Tolland
37.1/100
Ashmont for retirees and families; Tolland for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ashmont
36.4/100
Tolland
37.1/100
Crime rate
Ashmont
119.4 / 1k
Tolland
119.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashmont
75
Tolland
58
Population
Ashmont
3,747
Tolland
3,459
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.
| Category | Ashmont | Tolland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.4/100 | 37.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.7/100 | 57.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.4 / 1k | 119.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 45 | 47 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 75 | 58 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 25 |
| Green cover | 10.9% | 10.1% |
| Population | 3,747 | 3,459 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, Ashmont is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Tolland is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Ashmont tends to lead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Tolland stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ashmont, while Tolland remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.