Overall score
Mosman
70.5/100
Toorak
56.8/100
Mosman for retirees and families; Toorak for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mosman
70.5/100
Toorak
56.8/100
Crime rate
Mosman
26.7 / 1k
Toorak
72.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mosman
1,204
Toorak
215
Population
Mosman
28,329
Toorak
12,817
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Mosman | Toorak |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70.5/100 | 56.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.5/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.7 / 1k | 72.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 34 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 365 | 59 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,204 | 215 |
| Planning activity | 185 | 258 |
| Green cover | 9.7% | 0.7% |
| Population | 28,329 | 12,817 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Mosman (NSW) is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Toorak (VIC) is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Mosman pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, whereas Toorak is the better pick for schools and education options.
Choose Mosman if you are weighing retirees and value-focused buyers; lean toward Toorak for households prioritising schools.
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.