Toolong vs Crossley

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Toolong (1032) sits above Crossley (1014). Crossley skews owner-occupied (89%), Toolong runs more rental-dense (77% owner).

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Toolong and Crossley side by side

MeasureToolongCrossley
Renting
Owner occupied77.0%89.0%
Renter occupied–6.0%
Schools
Schools nearby519
Average ICSEA10321014
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population88235
Median age4048
Climate
Annual rainfall693 mm705 mm
Mean max, January23.7°C23.8°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Toolong edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 1014). Crossley also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Toolong vs Crossley: common questions

Does Toolong or Crossley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Toolong scores 1032 vs 1014 in Crossley. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.