Overall score
Lake Tyers Beach
24.3/100
Toorloo Arm
16.4/100
Lake Tyers Beach vs Toorloo Arm, VIC suburb comparison
Lake Tyers Beach for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Lake Tyers BeachToorloo Arm
Crime rate
Lake Tyers Beach
44.9 / 1k
Toorloo Arm
270.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lake Tyers Beach
13
Toorloo Arm
0
Population
Lake Tyers Beach
802
Toorloo Arm
509
Metric leadLake Tyers Beach 6Toorloo Arm 3across 9 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 Tyers Beach
- Best for familiesLake Tyers Beach
- Best for investmentLake Tyers Beach
- Best for best valueLake Tyers Beach
- Best for best schoolsLake Tyers Beach
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 Tyers Beach | Toorloo Arm |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 24.3/100 | 16.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.5/100 | 28.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.9 / 1k | 270.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 2 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 13 |
| Population | 802 | 509 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Lake Tyers Beach is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Toorloo Arm is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Lake Tyers Beach pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Toorloo Arm is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Lake Tyers Beach, while Toorloo Arm remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.