Overall score
Blairgowrie
54.7/100
Tootgarook
42.8/100
Blairgowrie vs Tootgarook, VIC Suburb Comparison
Blairgowrie for retirees and families; Tootgarook for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlairgowrieTootgarook
Crime rate
Blairgowrie
34.5 / 1k
Tootgarook
68.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blairgowrie
77
Tootgarook
66
Population
Blairgowrie
2,786
Tootgarook
3,178
Metric leadBlairgowrie 6Tootgarook 42 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 retireesBlairgowrie
- Best for familiesBlairgowrie
- Best for best valueTootgarook
- Best for best schoolsBlairgowrie
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 | Blairgowrie | Tootgarook |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.7/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.5 / 1k | 68.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 28 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 66 |
| Planning activity | 172 | 80 |
| Green cover | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Population | 2,786 | 3,178 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Blairgowrie is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Tootgarook is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Blairgowrie pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Tootgarook is the better pick for housing affordability, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Blairgowrie if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Tootgarook for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.