Overall score
Newmerella
40.6/100
Toorloo Arm
37.0/100
Newmerella vs Toorloo Arm, VIC Suburb Comparison
Newmerella for retirees and investment; Toorloo Arm for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NewmerellaToorloo Arm
Crime rate
Newmerella
54.2 / 1k
Toorloo Arm
246.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Newmerella
2
Toorloo Arm
11
Population
Newmerella
415
Toorloo Arm
509
Metric leadNewmerella 6Toorloo Arm 23 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNewmerella
- Best for investmentNewmerella
- Best for best valueNewmerella
- Best for best schoolsToorloo Arm
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 | Newmerella | Toorloo Arm |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.6/100 | 37.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.5/100 | 25.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.2 / 1k | 246.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 11 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 13 |
| Green cover | 25.1% | 5.5% |
| Population | 415 | 509 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Newmerella is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Toorloo Arm is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Newmerella tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, while Toorloo Arm stands out for nearby cafés and amenities, plus a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Newmerella, while Toorloo Arm remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.