Overall score
Mosman
66.7/100
Toorak
57.7/100
Mosman for retirees and value; Toorak for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mosman
66.7/100
Toorak
57.7/100
Crime rate
Mosman
26.7 / 1k
Toorak
68.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mosman
975
Toorak
205
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 | 66.7/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 6.7/100 | 2.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.7 / 1k | 68.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | 34 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 365 | 59 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 975 | 205 |
| Planning activity | 144 | 258 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile, 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.