Overall score
Beachmere
46.1/100
Toorbul
26.6/100
Beachmere for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beachmere
46.1/100
Toorbul
26.6/100
Crime rate
Beachmere
55.5 / 1k
Toorbul
55.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beachmere
14
Toorbul
3
Population
Beachmere
4,782
Toorbul
958
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.
Beachmere reads as a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm; Toorbul is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Beachmere leans into coastal living, while Toorbul feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Beachmere is stronger for housing affordability and parks and reserves; Toorbul answers with a quieter safety profile.
On balance, people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors are more likely to prefer Beachmere, while Toorbul remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.