Overall score
Ningi
52.1/100
Toorbul
26.6/100
Ningi for retirees and investment; Toorbul for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ningi
52.1/100
Toorbul
26.6/100
Crime rate
Ningi
22.6 / 1k
Toorbul
55.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ningi
30
Toorbul
3
Population
Ningi
5,349
Toorbul
958
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.
Ningi reads as a practical metro mid-sized suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm; Toorbul is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Toorbul sits among greener hillside streets, while Ningi keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Ningi pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Toorbul is the better pick for a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing.
Retirees and investors may find Ningi the better fit, while families are more likely to prefer Toorbul.