Overall score
St Georges
40.1/100
Toorak Gardens
48.1/100
St Georges vs Toorak Gardens, SA suburb comparison
St Georges for retirees; Toorak Gardens for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
St GeorgesToorak Gardens
Crime rate
St Georges
17.6 / 1k
Toorak Gardens
23.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
St Georges
9
Toorak Gardens
167
Population
St Georges
1,726
Toorak Gardens
2,604
Metric leadSt Georges 3Toorak Gardens 51 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSt Georges
- Best for familiesToorak Gardens
- Best for best schoolsToorak Gardens
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 | St Georges | Toorak Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.1/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 20.7/100 | 17.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.6 / 1k | 23.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 15 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 26.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 167 |
| Planning activity | 33 | 34 |
| Population | 1,726 | 2,604 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
St Georges is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, while Toorak Gardens is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
St Georges pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Toorak Gardens is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.
St Georges suits retirees more clearly, whereas Toorak Gardens is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.