South Yarra vs Toorak
The verdict
South Yarra is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.19M versus $5.76M in Toorak. South Yarra rates higher for liveability (98 vs 93). South Yarra is closer to the coast (3.0 km vs 4.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Toorak rates higher (49 vs 33/100 in South Yarra).
Scores
| South Yarra | Toorak | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 95 |
| Transport | 99 | 99 |
| Education | 93 | 93 |
| Liveability | 98 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| South Yarra | Toorak | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,028 | 12,817 |
| Median age | 33 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,063 | $2,533 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 70.8% | 68.0% |
| Born in Australia | 55.7% | 62.8% |
| Avg household size | 1.7 | 2.1 |
Growth: South Yarra High Growth · Toorak High Growth
Property
| South Yarra | Toorak | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.19M | $5.76M |
| Median unit price | $596K | $1.04M |
| House price YoY | -38.1% | -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
| South Yarra | Toorak | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,051 | 866 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 543 | 343 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 404 | 156 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,699 | 5,352 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| South Yarra | Toorak | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 6 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 5 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,150 | 1,159 |
See the full school list on each profile: South Yarra · Toorak
Transport
| South Yarra | Toorak | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 33 | 26 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 16 | 19 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 40 m | 50 m |
Liveability
| South Yarra | 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 | 7 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 87 | 3 |
| Parks | 26 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 49 | 24 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.0 km | 4.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.8 km | 5.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.0 km | 4.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| South Yarra | Toorak | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 25,028 | 12,817 |
| Estimated 2025 | 30,121 | 13,320 |
| Projected 2041 | 32,990 | 16,895 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.74% | 0.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, South Yarra or Toorak?
Toorak has the higher residential safety score (South Yarra 33/100 vs Toorak 49/100).
Which is more affordable, South Yarra or Toorak?
South Yarra is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.19M versus $5.76M.
Which has better schools, South Yarra or Toorak?
Toorak has a higher average school ICSEA (South Yarra 1150 vs Toorak 1159; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, South Yarra or Toorak?
South Yarra and Toorak have similar transport scores.
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