Overall score
Kinglake
39.6/100
Toolangi
47.0/100
Kinglake vs Toolangi, VIC Suburb Comparison
Kinglake for value and schools; Toolangi for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KinglakeToolangi
Crime rate
Kinglake
51.8 / 1k
Toolangi
33.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kinglake
7
Toolangi
10
Population
Kinglake
1,662
Toolangi
366
Metric leadKinglake 3Toolangi 72 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Kinglake | Toolangi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.6/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.1/100 | 37.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.8 / 1k | 33.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | — |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 55 | 15 |
| Green cover | 60.6% | 70.8% |
| Population | 1,662 | 366 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kinglake is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Toolangi is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Kinglake pulls ahead on housing affordability, walkability, and a larger local community, whereas Toolangi is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities. Kinglake generally means more mid-market housing value, while Toolangi leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Kinglake suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Toolangi is the stronger match for retirees.
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.