Overall score
Dundowran Beach
32.1/100
Toogoom
39.2/100
Dundowran Beach vs Toogoom, QLD Suburb Comparison
Dundowran Beach for beach lifestyle and value; Toogoom for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Dundowran BeachToogoom
Crime rate
Dundowran Beach
70.3 / 1k
Toogoom
70.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dundowran Beach
5
Toogoom
5
Population
Dundowran Beach
2,299
Toogoom
2,596
Metric leadDundowran Beach 1Toogoom 63 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 retireesToogoom
- Best for familiesToogoom
- Best for beach lifestyleDundowran Beach
- Best for investmentToogoom
- Best for best valueDundowran Beach
- Best for best schoolsToogoom
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 | Dundowran Beach | Toogoom |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.1/100 | 39.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.7/100 | 62.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 70.3 / 1k | 70.0 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 5 |
| Green cover | 2.7% | 17.6% |
| Population | 2,299 | 2,596 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Dundowran Beach is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Toogoom is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace. Where Dundowran Beach is shaped by the coast, Toogoom offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Dundowran Beach tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, while Toogoom stands out for parks and reserves, plus a larger local community. On housing, Dundowran Beach sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Toogoom.
On balance, retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Dundowran Beach, while Toogoom remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.