Rathmines vs Toronto

Updated 2026-04-03

Side-by-side comparison of Rathmines and Toronto in Lake Macquarie — prices, growth, development pipeline, vibe, and signals.

Local take: Toronto is bigger; Rathmines has the history
WAIT
Rathmines
BUY
Toronto
56/100
Rathmines vibe
55/100
Toronto vibe

Rathmines WAIT

Median house $870klower
Median unit
Growth YoY +0.0%
Vibe score 56/100higher
Pattern Historic RAAF base, lakeside character
Trend stable
DAs in pipeline 0
Contamination sites 0

Toronto BUY

Median house $881k
Median unit $770k
Growth YoY +10.8%higher
Vibe score 55/100
Pattern Lake township, affordable waterfront
Trend rising
DAs in pipeline 0
Contamination sites 1

Price Comparison

Rathmines ($870k) is 1% cheaper than Toronto ($881k) for houses.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Rathmines or Toronto?

It depends on what you're looking for. Rathmines has a WAIT signal and a vibe score of 56/100, while Toronto has a BUY signal and a vibe score of 55/100. The best suburb for you depends on your priorities — enter any address to see the full surroundings picture.

What's the price difference between Rathmines and Toronto?

Rathmines is $11k cheaper for houses ($870k vs $881k). Year-on-year growth is +0.0% in Rathmines and +10.8% in Toronto.

Which has more development, Rathmines or Toronto?

Rathmines has 0 development applications, while Toronto has 0. More development means future supply and construction activity — which can affect both livability and property values.