Overall score
Capel Sound
37.5/100
Tootgarook
42.8/100
Capel Sound vs Tootgarook, VIC Suburb Comparison
Capel Sound for retirees and schools; Tootgarook for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Capel SoundTootgarook
Crime rate
Capel Sound
90.1 / 1k
Tootgarook
68.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Capel Sound
134
Tootgarook
66
Population
Capel Sound
5,246
Tootgarook
3,178
Metric leadCapel Sound 6Tootgarook 43 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCapel Sound
- Best for familiesTootgarook
- Best for beach lifestyleTootgarook
- Best for best schoolsCapel Sound
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 | Capel Sound | Tootgarook |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.5/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 90.1 / 1k | 68.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 28 |
| Walkability | 44.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 134 | 66 |
| Planning activity | 63 | 80 |
| Green cover | 14.1% | 4.6% |
| Population | 5,246 | 3,178 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Capel Sound is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Tootgarook is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Capel Sound tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access, while Tootgarook stands out for a quieter safety profile, walkability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Capel Sound if you are weighing families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Tootgarook for retirees.
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.