Overall score
Auchenflower
62.4/100
Toowong
70.2/100
Auchenflower vs Toowong, QLD Suburb Comparison
Auchenflower for families and investment; Toowong for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AuchenflowerToowong
Crime rate
Auchenflower
61.7 / 1k
Toowong
61.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Auchenflower
160
Toowong
525
Population
Auchenflower
6,053
Toowong
12,556
Metric leadAuchenflower 1Toowong 92 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesToowong
- Best for familiesAuchenflower
- Best for investmentAuchenflower
- Best for best valueToowong
- Best for best schoolsAuchenflower
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Auchenflower | Toowong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.4/100 | 70.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.4/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 61.7 / 1k | 61.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 72 |
| Walkability | 65.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 160 | 525 |
| Green cover | 4.4% | 15.0% |
| Population | 6,053 | 12,556 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Auchenflower reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Toowong is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Auchenflower is stronger for schools and education options; Toowong answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Auchenflower suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Toowong is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.