Overall score
Portsea
45.6/100
Tootgarook
42.8/100
Portsea vs Tootgarook, VIC Suburb Comparison
Portsea for families and schools; Tootgarook for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PortseaTootgarook
Crime rate
Portsea
46.6 / 1k
Tootgarook
68.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Portsea
79
Tootgarook
66
Population
Portsea
787
Tootgarook
3,178
Metric leadPortsea 5Tootgarook 52 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTootgarook
- Best for familiesPortsea
- Best for beach lifestyleTootgarook
- Best for investmentTootgarook
- Best for best valueTootgarook
- Best for best schoolsPortsea
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 | Portsea | Tootgarook |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.6/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.6 / 1k | 68.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 28 |
| Walkability | 29.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 79 | 66 |
| Planning activity | 118 | 80 |
| Green cover | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Population | 787 | 3,178 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Portsea is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Tootgarook is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Portsea tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Tootgarook stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Retirees and families may find Portsea the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Tootgarook.
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.