Overall score
Carey Bay
46.8/100
Toronto
42.2/100
Carey Bay for families and schools; Toronto for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Carey Bay
46.8/100
Toronto
42.2/100
Crime rate
Carey Bay
80.9 / 1k
Toronto
81.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carey Bay
7
Toronto
47
Population
Carey Bay
865
Toronto
5,973
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 | Carey Bay | Toronto |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.8/100 | 42.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.4/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.9 / 1k | 81.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 84 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 47 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 38 |
| Green cover | 19.7% | 24.7% |
| Population | 865 | 5,973 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 2/10 |
Carey Bay reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Toronto is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Carey Bay sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Toronto is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Carey Bay is stronger for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Toronto answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Carey Bay suits retirees more clearly, whereas Toronto is the stronger match for 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.