Overall score
Sandstone Point
54.6/100
Toorbul
44.5/100
Sandstone Point for retirees and families; Toorbul for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
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
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 | Sandstone Point | Toorbul |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.6/100 | 44.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 84.5/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.3 / 1k | 94.1 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 9 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 154 | 9 |
| Green cover | 15.7% | 19.7% |
| Population | 4,094 | 958 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
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.