Fingal vs Tootgarook
The verdict
Tootgarook is more affordable, with a median house price of $880K versus $1.89M in Fingal. Fingal rates higher for education (54 vs 43). Tootgarook rates higher for transport (33 vs 0). Tootgarook is closer to the coast (1.0 km vs 2.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Fingal rates higher (47 vs 40/100 in Tootgarook).
Scores
| Fingal | Tootgarook | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 40 |
| Transport | 0 | 33 |
| Education | 54 | 43 |
| Liveability | 23 | 44 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fingal | Tootgarook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 637 | 3,178 |
| Median age | 56 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,928 | $1,294 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.2% | 23.5% |
| Born in Australia | 71.0% | 78.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Fingal Moderate Growth · Tootgarook Moderate Growth
Property
| Fingal | Tootgarook | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.89M | $880K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 1.3% | -6.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Fingal | Tootgarook | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 47 | 40 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 785 | 944 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 314 | 126 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 157 | 378 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,181 | 5,129 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fingal | Tootgarook | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 979 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fingal · Tootgarook
Transport
| Fingal | Tootgarook | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 33 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 215 | 202 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 29.8 km | 29.2 km |
Liveability
| Fingal | Tootgarook | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 67.7 km | 63.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.2 km | 5.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Fingal | Tootgarook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 637 | 3,178 |
| Estimated 2025 | 655 | 3,269 |
| Projected 2041 | 728 | 3,631 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.70% | 0.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fingal or Tootgarook?
Fingal has the higher residential safety score (Fingal 47/100 vs Tootgarook 40/100).
Which is more affordable, Fingal or Tootgarook?
Tootgarook is more affordable, with a median house price of $880K versus $1.89M.
Which has better public transport, Fingal or Tootgarook?
Tootgarook has the higher transport score (Fingal 0/100 vs Tootgarook 33/100).
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