Tootgarook
VIC 3941 · Mornington Peninsula
3,178 (2021) → 3,269 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Tootgarook is a moderate growth suburb in Mornington Peninsula, VIC 3941, about 64km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $880K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 33/100, and is right by the coast. Tootgarook has an overall score of 40/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 40/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.71%), Italy (2.33%), New Zealand (1.26%), Croatia (0.79%), Greece (0.69%)
Top languages: Italian (2.71%), Greek (1.54%), Croatian (0.82%), Spanish (0.28%), Mandarin (0.25%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 993 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Tootgarook Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 979
Nearby (within 10km)
- Rye Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1023
- Eastbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 957
- Advance College of Education IncorporatedSecondary · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 935
- Oakwood School-Capel Sound CampusSecondary · Government · 3.1km
- Rosebud Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 988
- Our Lady of Fatima SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.2kmICSEA 1023
- Boneo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1030
- Padua College - Rosebud CampusSecondary · Catholic · 5km
- Rosebud Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 1011
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Tootgarook
Is Tootgarook safe?
Tootgarook has a residential safety score of 40/100, 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 5,129 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Tootgarook?
In Tootgarook, the .
How far is Tootgarook from Melbourne CBD?
Tootgarook is about 63.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 202 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Tootgarook?
Tootgarook has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 979 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Tootgarook?
Tootgarook has a transport score of 33/100 and 28 bus stops.