Overall score
Beaumont
46.5/100
Toorak Gardens
48.1/100
Beaumont for value and schools; Toorak Gardens for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beaumont
46.5/100
Toorak Gardens
48.1/100
Crime rate
Beaumont
21.3 / 1k
Toorak Gardens
23.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beaumont
52
Toorak Gardens
167
Population
Beaumont
2,731
Toorak Gardens
2,604
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 | Beaumont | Toorak Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.5/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.8/100 | 17.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.3 / 1k | 23.3 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 15 |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 26.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 52 | 167 |
| Planning activity | 33 | 34 |
| Population | 2,731 | 2,604 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Beaumont is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Toorak Gardens is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Beaumont is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Toorak Gardens answers with public transport access and walkability.
Value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools may find Beaumont the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Toorak Gardens.