Overall score
Fennell Bay
34.0/100
Toronto
47.0/100
Fennell Bay for retirees and investment; Toronto for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Fennell Bay
34.0/100
Toronto
47.0/100
Crime rate
Fennell Bay
81.0 / 1k
Toronto
81.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fennell Bay
19
Toronto
43
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 | 34.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.0/100 | 62.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.0 / 1k | 81.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 84 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 43 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 33 |
| Population | 1,780 | 5,973 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Put side by side, Fennell Bay is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm, and Toronto is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible. 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 and a quieter safety profile, while Toronto stands out for schools and education options and public transport access.
Choose Fennell Bay if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Toronto for families and households prioritising schools.