Sandstone Point vs Toorbul, QLD Suburb Comparison

Sandstone Point for retirees and families; Toorbul for schools.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Sandstone PointToorbul

Overall score

Sandstone Point

54.6/100

Toorbul

44.5/100

Crime rate

Sandstone Point

38.3 / 1k

Toorbul

94.1 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Sandstone Point

154

Toorbul

9

Population

Sandstone Point

4,094

Toorbul

958

Metric leadSandstone Point 8Toorbul 12 tiedacross 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategorySandstone PointToorbul
Overall score54.6/10044.5/100
Housing (desirability)84.5/10054.0/100
Crime rate38.3 / 1k94.1 / 1k
Weather (desirability)31.2/10031.2/100
Parks & reserves51
Public transport stops299
Walkability57.0/10013.5/100
Nearby amenities1549
Green cover15.7%19.7%
Population4,094958
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)2/102/10

Comparison summary

Sandstone Point is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Toorbul is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Sandstone Point leans into coastal living, while Toorbul feels more inland and suburban in character.

Sandstone Point tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, while Toorbul stands out for a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing. Sandstone Point generally means more sought-after housing, while Toorbul leans toward more approachable housing costs.

On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Sandstone Point, while Toorbul 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.

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