Tatura vs Toolamba West
The verdict
Tatura rates higher for liveability (50 vs 8). Toolamba West rates higher for education (50 vs 45). Toolamba West is closer to the coast (153.1 km vs 156.8 km).
Scores
TaturaToolamba West
| Tatura | Toolamba West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 18 |
| Transport | 3 | 0 |
| Education | 45 | 50 |
| Liveability | 50 | 8 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Tatura | Toolamba West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,955 | 110 |
| Median age | 44 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,357 | $2,156 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.3% | 27.6% |
| Born in Australia | 81.5% | 84.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Tatura Moderate Growth · Toolamba West Moderate Growth
Property
| Tatura | Toolamba West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $453K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $324K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -4.2% | Data not available |
| 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
| Tatura | Toolamba West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 202 | 909 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 202 | 909 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 323 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,734 | 1,818 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Tatura | Toolamba West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,009 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Tatura · Toolamba West
Transport
| Tatura | Toolamba West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 3 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 13.5 km | 12.3 km |
Liveability
| Tatura | Toolamba West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.6°C | 13.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 470 | 470 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 13 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 156.8 km | 153.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 154.2 km | 150.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.9 km | 18.1 km |
Population & growth
| Tatura | Toolamba West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,955 | 110 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,963 | 110 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,950 | 132 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.04% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Tatura or Toolamba West?
Tatura has the higher transport score (Tatura 3/100 vs Toolamba West 0/100).
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