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Armadale vs Toorak

The verdict

Armadale is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.64M versus $5.76M in Toorak. Toorak has a shorter estimated CBD commute (19 vs 22 min). On the separate residential safety score, Toorak rates higher (49 vs 40/100 in Armadale).

Scores

ArmadaleToorak
ArmadaleToorak
Overall9595
Transport9999
Education9493
Liveability9393

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

ArmadaleToorak
Population9,36812,817
Median age3847
Median household income (wk)$2,193$2,533
Bachelor degree or higher71.4%68.0%
Born in Australia67.3%62.8%
Avg household size22.1

Growth: Armadale High Growth · Toorak High Growth

Property

ArmadaleToorak
Median house price$2.64M$5.76M
Median unit price$724K$1.04M
House price YoY-40.1%-22.5%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

ArmadaleToorak
Residential safety score4049
Break & enter dwelling /100k1,035866
Motor vehicle theft /100k384343
Domestic assault /100k203156
Total incidents /100k (all)6,8325,352

Total incidents over time

Schools

ArmadaleToorak
Total schools56
Government11
Independent42
Average ICSEA1,1731,159

See the full school list on each profile: Armadale · Toorak

Transport

ArmadaleToorak
Transport score9999
Train stations00
Bus stops2425
Light rail stops3326
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)2219
Nearest train station (km)80 m50 m

Liveability

ArmadaleToorak
Summer max temp25.8°C25.8°C
Winter max temp14.2°C14.2°C
Annual rainfall (mm)600600
Supermarkets22
Cafes & restaurants93
Parks76
Playgrounds42
Swimming pools924
Medical GPs02
Distance to coast (km)4.2 km4.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)6.9 km5.7 km
Nearest beach (km)4.3 km4.8 km
Nearest hospital (km)1.3 km2.6 km

Population & growth

ArmadaleToorak
Population (2021)9,36812,817
Estimated 20259,96313,320
Projected 204112,34816,895
Annual growth rate1.55%0.97%

Common questions

Which is safer, Armadale or Toorak?

Toorak has the higher residential safety score (Armadale 40/100 vs Toorak 49/100).

Which is more affordable, Armadale or Toorak?

Armadale is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.64M versus $5.76M.

Which has better schools, Armadale or Toorak?

Armadale has a higher average school ICSEA (Armadale 1173 vs Toorak 1159; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Armadale or Toorak?

Armadale and Toorak have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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