Overall score
Rathmines
48.9/100
Toronto
42.2/100
Rathmines for families and value; Toronto for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Rathmines
48.9/100
Toronto
42.2/100
Crime rate
Rathmines
80.9 / 1k
Toronto
81.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Rathmines
35
Toronto
47
Population
Rathmines
2,076
Toronto
5,973
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 | Rathmines | Toronto |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.9/100 | 42.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.8/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.9 / 1k | 81.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 84 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 47 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 38 |
| Green cover | 22.0% | 24.7% |
| Population | 2,076 | 5,973 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Rathmines is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Toronto is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Rathmines sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Toronto is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Rathmines is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability; Toronto answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Rathmines, while Toronto 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.