Overall score
Marysville
21.1/100
Toolangi
35.4/100
Marysville vs Toolangi, VIC suburb comparison
Toolangi for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MarysvilleToolangi
Crime rate
Marysville
79.7 / 1k
Toolangi
37.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Marysville
1
Toolangi
1
Population
Marysville
501
Toolangi
366
Metric leadMarysville 3Toolangi 52 tiedacross 10 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 | Marysville | Toolangi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 21.1/100 | 35.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 2.6/100 | 33.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 79.7 / 1k | 37.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 34 | 15 |
| Population | 501 | 366 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Marysville is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Toolangi is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Marysville pulls ahead on parks and reserves and walkability, whereas Toolangi is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Toolangi, while Marysville remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.