Overall score
New Auckland
35.5/100
Toolooa
37.0/100
New Auckland for retirees; Toolooa for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
New Auckland
35.5/100
Toolooa
37.0/100
Crime rate
New Auckland
85.4 / 1k
Toolooa
85.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
New Auckland
29
Toolooa
10
Population
New Auckland
5,266
Toolooa
992
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 | New Auckland | Toolooa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.5/100 | 37.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.3/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.4 / 1k | 85.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 1 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 29 | 10 |
| Green cover | 12.1% | 49.0% |
| Population | 5,266 | 992 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, New Auckland is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Toolooa is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
New Auckland tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability, while Toolooa stands out for housing affordability, plus schools and education options. On housing, New Auckland sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Toolooa.
Retirees may find New Auckland the better fit, while families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Toolooa.
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.