Overall score
Takura
41.6/100
Toogoom
32.8/100
Takura for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Takura
41.6/100
Toogoom
32.8/100
Crime rate
Takura
41.7 / 1k
Toogoom
42.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Takura
1
Toogoom
2
Population
Takura
553
Toogoom
2,596
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.
Takura reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Toogoom is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace.
Takura pulls ahead on housing affordability and overall desirability, whereas Toogoom is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Takura sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Toogoom.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Takura, while Toogoom remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.