Overall score
Blackrock
42.0/100
Toobanna
25.9/100
Blackrock for retirees and families; Toobanna for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Blackrock
42.0/100
Toobanna
25.9/100
Crime rate
Blackrock
47.9 / 1k
Toobanna
48.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blackrock
0
Toobanna
1
Population
Blackrock
319
Toobanna
276
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.
Blackrock reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Toobanna is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Blackrock pulls ahead on housing affordability and overall desirability, whereas Toobanna is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
Retirees and families may find Blackrock the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Toobanna.