Glen Eden vs Toolooa, QLD suburb comparison

Glen Eden for retirees and families; Toolooa for schools.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Glen EdenToolooa

Overall score

Glen Eden

49.2/100

Toolooa

37.1/100

Crime rate

Glen Eden

54.4 / 1k

Toolooa

54.6 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Glen Eden

31

Toolooa

6

Population

Glen Eden

2,918

Toolooa

992

Metric leadGlen Eden 8Toolooa 0across 8 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryGlen EdenToolooa
Overall score49.2/10037.1/100
Housing (desirability)70.6/10052.2/100
Crime rate54.4 / 1k54.6 / 1k
Schools & preschools3
Parks & reserves51
Walkability3.5/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities316
Population2,918992
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)4/101/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Glen Eden is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Toolooa is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.

On the data, Glen Eden is stronger for housing affordability and parks and reserves; Toolooa answers with a quieter safety profile. On housing, Glen Eden sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Toolooa.

On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Glen Eden, while Toolooa remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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