Overall score
New Auckland
38.7/100
Toolooa
37.3/100
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
38.7/100
Toolooa
37.3/100
Crime rate
New Auckland
52.7 / 1k
Toolooa
52.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
New Auckland
25
Toolooa
6
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 | 38.7/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.4/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.7 / 1k | 52.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 1 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 6 |
| 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 parks and reserves and walkability, while Toolooa stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Retirees may find New Auckland the better fit, while families and investors are more likely to prefer Toolooa.