Overall score
Diggers Rest
59.9/100
Toolern Vale
23.0/100
Diggers Rest vs Toolern Vale, VIC suburb comparison
Diggers Rest for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Diggers RestToolern Vale
Crime rate
Diggers Rest
38.5 / 1k
Toolern Vale
149.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Diggers Rest
40
Toolern Vale
8
Population
Diggers Rest
5,669
Toolern Vale
818
Metric leadDiggers Rest 7Toolern Vale 12 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDiggers Rest
- Best for familiesDiggers Rest
- Best for investmentDiggers Rest
- Best for best valueDiggers Rest
- Best for best schoolsDiggers Rest
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 | Diggers Rest | Toolern Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.9/100 | 23.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.7/100 | 17.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.5 / 1k | 149.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 45 | — |
| Walkability | 47.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 40 | 8 |
| Planning activity | 49 | 24 |
| Population | 5,669 | 818 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Diggers Rest is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, while Toolern Vale is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Diggers Rest sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Toolern Vale is further out with more breathing room.
Diggers Rest tends to lead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, while Toolern Vale stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Diggers Rest, while Toolern Vale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.