Overall score
Kurunjang
47.1/100
Toolern Vale
23.0/100
Kurunjang vs Toolern Vale, VIC suburb comparison
Kurunjang for families and investment; Toolern Vale for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KurunjangToolern Vale
Crime rate
Kurunjang
80.8 / 1k
Toolern Vale
149.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kurunjang
50
Toolern Vale
8
Population
Kurunjang
10,711
Toolern Vale
818
Metric leadKurunjang 9Toolern Vale 1across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesToolern Vale
- Best for familiesKurunjang
- Best for investmentKurunjang
- Best for best valueKurunjang
- Best for best schoolsKurunjang
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 | 47.1/100 | 23.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 17.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.8 / 1k | 149.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | — |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 50 | 8 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 24 |
| Population | 10,711 | 818 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kurunjang is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, 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 and schools and education options; Toolern Vale answers with a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Kurunjang generally means more approachable housing costs, while Toolern Vale leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Kurunjang suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Toolern Vale is the stronger match for retirees and families.