Overall score
Kurunjang
30.6/100
Toolern Vale
31.1/100
Kurunjang vs Toolern Vale, VIC Suburb Comparison
Kurunjang for retirees and investment; Toolern Vale for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KurunjangToolern Vale
Crime rate
Kurunjang
76.4 / 1k
Toolern Vale
168.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kurunjang
40
Toolern Vale
9
Population
Kurunjang
10,711
Toolern Vale
818
Metric leadKurunjang 9Toolern Vale 21 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKurunjang
- Best for familiesToolern Vale
- Best for investmentKurunjang
- Best for best valueKurunjang
- Best for best schoolsToolern Vale
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 | Kurunjang | Toolern Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.6/100 | 31.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.9/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 76.4 / 1k | 168.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | — |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 40 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 24 |
| Green cover | 10.3% | 3.1% |
| Population | 10,711 | 818 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kurunjang is a practical metro established suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm, and Toolern Vale is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Kurunjang sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Toolern Vale is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Kurunjang is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Toolern Vale answers with stronger socioeconomic advantage. Kurunjang generally means more approachable housing costs, while Toolern Vale leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Kurunjang suits families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Toolern Vale 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.