Overall score
Donnybrook
29.4/100
Toorbul
26.6/100
Donnybrook vs Toorbul, QLD suburb comparison
Donnybrook for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DonnybrookToorbul
Crime rate
Donnybrook
54.8 / 1k
Toorbul
55.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Donnybrook
6
Toorbul
3
Population
Donnybrook
664
Toorbul
958
Metric leadDonnybrook 5Toorbul 31 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentDonnybrook
- Best for best valueDonnybrook
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 | Donnybrook | Toorbul |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.4/100 | 26.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.9/100 | 22.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.8 / 1k | 55.0 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 9 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 3 |
| Population | 664 | 958 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Donnybrook is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Toorbul is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Donnybrook pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Toorbul is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Donnybrook, while Toorbul remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.