Overall score
Lake Bunga
22.7/100
Toorloo Arm
16.4/100
Lake Bunga vs Toorloo Arm, VIC suburb comparison
Lake Bunga for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Lake BungaToorloo Arm
Crime rate
Lake Bunga
82.8 / 1k
Toorloo Arm
270.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lake Bunga
1
Toorloo Arm
0
Population
Lake Bunga
408
Toorloo Arm
509
Metric leadLake Bunga 4Toorloo Arm 31 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLake Bunga
- Best for familiesLake Bunga
- Best for investmentLake Bunga
- Best for best schoolsLake Bunga
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 | Lake Bunga | Toorloo Arm |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 22.7/100 | 16.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.2/100 | 28.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 82.8 / 1k | 270.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 13 |
| Population | 408 | 509 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Lake Bunga is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Toorloo Arm is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Lake Bunga pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities and overall desirability, whereas Toorloo Arm is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Lake Bunga, while Toorloo Arm remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.