Kooyong
VIC 3144 • Victoria
About Kooyong
Kooyong is a small, prestigious inner suburb of Melbourne located 7 kilometres south-east of the CBD, within the City of Stonnington. With a population of just 842 at the 2021 census spread across only 0.5 square kilometres, it ranks among Melbourne's most exclusive and tightly held neighbourhoods. The suburb is characterised by grand Victorian and Edwardian homes on generous leafy blocks, with parks covering nearly a third of its total area. Residents are predominantly Australian-born English speakers, reflecting the suburb's long-established, affluent demographic.
Kooyong is world-famous as the home of the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, which hosted the Australian Open for decades and still hosts an elite warm-up event. The suburb is bordered by Toorak, Hawthorn and Malvern, giving residents immediate access to the boutique shopping and dining strips of Glenferrie Road and Toorak Road. A leafy, walkable streetscape and excellent public transport options — including Kooyong railway station and tram route 16 — make it highly sought after by professional families and retirees alike.
Kooyong falls under postcode 3144 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Malvern (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Tram 16 — Melbourne CBD / Kew Approx 25 min to CBD
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Kooyong station provides frequent direct trains to Flinders Street. Tram 16 also connects through to the CBD via St Kilda Road.
Kooyong has a pedestrian-friendly streetscape with parks, tram access, and local amenities within easy walking distance. Most errands can be done on foot or by tram.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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1318 High Street
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Spring Road (Spring Road Campus)
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49 Stanhope Street