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Toora

VIC 3962 • Victoria

713
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
51.76 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFamily-FriendlyAffordableRetirees

About Toora

Toora is a small rural town in South Gippsland, Victoria, situated approximately 190 kilometres south-east of Melbourne and 20 kilometres south of Mirboo North in the South Gippsland Shire. With a population of around 700 residents, Toora is the largest locality in its immediate area and serves as a modest service centre for the surrounding farming district. The town is perched in rolling green hills with sweeping views across the Gippsland plains towards Corner Inlet and Wilsons Promontory, giving it a picturesque setting that draws visitors as well as tree-changers seeking affordable rural living.

Toora has a close-knit community character, with local amenities including a general store, primary school, community hall, hotel, and sporting facilities including an Aussie Rules football club. The Toora Tourist Park caters to visitors exploring South Gippsland and the nearby Wilsons Promontory National Park, one of Victoria's most popular wilderness destinations. The town appeals to families, retirees, and those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle with strong community ties, affordably priced properties, and easy access to the natural attractions of South Gippsland.

Toora falls under postcode 3962 and is governed by the South Gippsland Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Monash, while state elections fall under the Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3962
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
South Gippsland
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.60°, 146.36°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
51.76 km²
Population Density
14 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • GippslandBus (Kooweerup–Foster route) — Foster / Leongatha 30-50 min to Leongatha

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
190 km
By Train
No direct train; bus to Leongatha then V/Line to Melbourne (~2 hr 45 min total)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 30 min – 3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr – 2 hr 30 min

🛣️ Car strongly recommended; access via South Gippsland Highway and Strzelecki Highway

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small town with basic local walkability to the store and school, but car required for most services and all inter-town travel

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the South Gippsland Local Government Area, which contains Toora. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
326.2 / 100k
2yr Up 15.6% 10yr Up 15.8%
Motor vehicle theft
249.4 / 100k
2yr Up 78.8% 10yr Up 202.7%
Non-FV assault
198.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
460.5 / 100k
2yr Up 153.5% 10yr Up 71.9%
View all offence subgroups for South Gippsland →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
713
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Toora VIC located? +

Toora is a small rural town in South Gippsland, Victoria, approximately 190 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. It is within the South Gippsland Shire and sits in the green hills above Corner Inlet.

What is there to do near Toora VIC? +

Toora is close to some of Victoria's finest natural attractions, including Wilsons Promontory National Park, Corner Inlet Marine and Coastal Park, and the Great Southern Rail Trail for cycling and walking. The surrounding South Gippsland hills offer scenic drives and farm-gate produce.

Is Toora a good place to live? +

Toora suits those seeking a quiet, affordable rural lifestyle with a friendly community. It has a primary school, hotel, general store, sporting clubs, and easy access to natural attractions. Melbourne is about 2.5 hours by car.

What primary school is in Toora? +

Toora Primary School is the local government primary school serving the town and surrounding rural areas of South Gippsland.

Is Toora a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Toora is part of the South Gippsland LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Toora? +

Toora had a population of 713 at the 2021 Census.