Overall score
Erindale
36.4/100
Toorak Gardens
48.1/100
Erindale vs Toorak Gardens, SA suburb comparison
Toorak Gardens for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ErindaleToorak Gardens
Crime rate
Erindale
30.3 / 1k
Toorak Gardens
23.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Erindale
26
Toorak Gardens
167
Population
Erindale
1,172
Toorak Gardens
2,604
Metric leadErindale 2Toorak Gardens 61 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 retireesToorak Gardens
- Best for familiesToorak Gardens
- Best for best valueToorak Gardens
- Best for best schoolsToorak Gardens
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 | Erindale | Toorak Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.4/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 20.8/100 | 17.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.3 / 1k | 23.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 15 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 26.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 26 | 167 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 34 |
| Population | 1,172 | 2,604 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Erindale is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, and Toorak Gardens is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Erindale pulls ahead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Toorak Gardens is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Toorak Gardens, while Erindale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.