Overall score
Castella
41.7/100
Toolangi
35.4/100
Castella for retirees and investment; Toolangi for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Castella
41.7/100
Toolangi
35.4/100
Crime rate
Castella
31.0 / 1k
Toolangi
37.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Castella
7
Toolangi
1
Population
Castella
257
Toolangi
366
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.
Castella is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Toolangi is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Castella is stronger for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities; Toolangi answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. On housing, Castella sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Toolangi.
Castella suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Toolangi is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.