Malvern vs Toorak
The verdict
Malvern is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.00M versus $5.76M in Toorak. Toorak has a shorter estimated CBD commute (19 vs 24 min). On the separate residential safety score, Toorak rates higher (49 vs 41/100 in Malvern).
Scores
| Malvern | Toorak | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 95 |
| Transport | 99 | 99 |
| Education | 94 | 93 |
| Liveability | 92 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Malvern | Toorak | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,929 | 12,817 |
| Median age | 44 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,606 | $2,533 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.7% | 68.0% |
| Born in Australia | 72.8% | 62.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Malvern High Growth · Toorak High Growth
Property
| Malvern | Toorak | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.00M | $5.76M |
| Median unit price | $773K | $1.04M |
| House price YoY | 4.1% | -22.5% |
| 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
| Malvern | Toorak | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 41 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 997 | 866 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 393 | 343 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 191 | 156 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,587 | 5,352 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Malvern | Toorak | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,143 | 1,159 |
Transport
| Malvern | Toorak | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 45 | 26 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 24 | 19 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 90 m | 50 m |
Liveability
| Malvern | Toorak | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 3 |
| Parks | 6 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 19 | 24 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.5 km | 4.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.9 km | 5.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.5 km | 4.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 570 m | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Malvern | Toorak | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,929 | 12,817 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,584 | 13,320 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,088 | 16,895 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.61% | 0.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Malvern or Toorak?
Toorak has the higher residential safety score (Malvern 41/100 vs Toorak 49/100).
Which is more affordable, Malvern or Toorak?
Malvern is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.00M versus $5.76M.
Which has better schools, Malvern or Toorak?
Toorak has a higher average school ICSEA (Malvern 1143 vs Toorak 1159; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Malvern or Toorak?
Malvern and Toorak have similar transport scores.
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