Overall score
Fennell Bay
34.3/100
Toronto
42.2/100
Fennell Bay for value; Toronto for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Fennell Bay
34.3/100
Toronto
42.2/100
Crime rate
Fennell Bay
81.0 / 1k
Toronto
81.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fennell Bay
21
Toronto
47
Population
Fennell Bay
1,780
Toronto
5,973
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.
| Category | Fennell Bay | Toronto |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.3/100 | 42.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.5/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.0 / 1k | 81.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 84 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 47 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 38 |
| Green cover | 4.4% | 24.7% |
| Population | 1,780 | 5,973 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Put side by side, Fennell Bay is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Toronto is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Fennell Bay sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Toronto is in a middle-ring position.
Fennell Bay tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook, while Toronto stands out for public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
Choose Fennell Bay if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Toronto for families and households prioritising schools.
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.