Toorak
VIC 3142 · Stonnington
12,817 (2021) → 13,320 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Toorak is a high growth suburb in Stonnington, VIC 3142, about 6km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $5.76M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Toorak has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 49/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (4.95%), England (3.45%), New Zealand (1.98%), India (1.86%), Malaysia (1.41%)
Top languages: Mandarin (6.36%), Cantonese (1.54%), Greek (1.53%), Spanish (0.91%), Italian (0.87%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1120 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Kevin's CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 1182
- Loreto Mandeville HallCombined · CatholicICSEA 1164
- St Catherine's SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1161
- Toorak Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1129
- St Kevin's College - GlendaloughCombined · Catholic
- Geelong Grammar School - Toorak campusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Armadale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1163
- The King David School - The Rebecca Magid CentreCombined · Independent · 1.3km
- SEDA College (Victoria) - FFV BurnleySecondary · Independent · 1.3km
- SEDA College (Victoria) - FFV Burnley 2Secondary · Independent · 1.3km
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Netball BurnleySecondary · Independent · 1.3km
- Our Lady of Lourdes SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1149
- Lauriston Girls' SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1195
- Scotch CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1185
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Hawthorn Talented Player Program (TPP)Secondary · Independent · 1.7km
- KamarukaCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1080
- Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar - Hawthorn CampusCombined · Independent · 1.8km
- Kamaruka - Primary CampusCombined · Independent · 1.8km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Toorak
Is Toorak safe?
Toorak has a residential safety score of 49/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,352 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Toorak?
In Toorak, the .
How far is Toorak from Melbourne CBD?
Toorak is about 5.7 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 19 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Toorak?
Toorak has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1159 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Toorak?
Toorak has a transport score of 99/100 and 25 bus stops.