Toorak Gardens

SA 5065 • Greater Adelaide

2,604
Population (2021)
$55,536
Median Income
1.09 km²
Area
$320/wk
Median Rent
AffluentFamily-FriendlyHeritageInner CityLeafy

About Toorak Gardens

Toorak Gardens is a prestigious inner eastern suburb of Adelaide, located just 2 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Burnside. Home to approximately 2,600 residents, the suburb is characterised by tree-lined streets, heritage homes, and a notably affluent demographic. It is widely regarded as one of South Australia's most desirable and expensive residential areas.

The suburb offers a quiet, leafy lifestyle with easy access to Adelaide's amenities. Residents enjoy proximity to the Trak Cinema for arthouse films, Fergusson Square Park, and Burnside War Memorial Hospital. The area attracts established families and professionals who value the blend of character housing, excellent nearby schools, and a short commute to the city centre.

Toorak Gardens falls under postcode 5065 and is governed by Burnside Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bragg electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5065
Urban Area
Burnside
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.93°, 138.64°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.09 km²
Elevation
80m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Adelaide Showground
1.8 km
22 min
Adelaide Railway Station
2.5 km
30 min

Bus Services

  • 141, 142 — Adelaide CBD via Kensington Rd 10-15 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
2 km
By Train
N/A (bus preferred)
By Bus
10-15 min
By Car (Peak)
10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 min

🛣️ Very close to CBD; most residents drive or catch the bus. Only 5.8% use public transport.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot given the proximity to the CBD, though local shops are limited within the suburb itself.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,575
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
47 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.7%

0 state housing + 17 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,623
Census 2021
2,604
0.7% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$48,568
Income 2021
$55,536
14.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,858
Born Overseas 690

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 110
  • 2. China 89
  • 3. India 70
  • 4. Vietnam 42
  • 5. New Zealand 36
  • 6. Malaysia 35
  • 7. Italy 25
  • 8. Greece 19
  • 9. South Korea 18
  • 10. Hong Kong 16

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 965
Australian 743
Irish 272
Scottish 237
Italian 226
Chinese 216
German 141
Greek 115
Indian 83
Vietnamese 66

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,339
Both parents born in Australia
901
Both parents born overseas
303
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.3%
No Religion
41.4%
Buddhism
2.5%
Hinduism
2.1%
Islam
0.8%
Sikhism
0.8%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
88 (3.4%)
5-14 years
307 (11.8%)
15-19 years
202 (7.8%)
20-24 years
156 (6.0%)
25-34 years
237 (9.1%)
35-44 years
251 (9.6%)
45-54 years
344 (13.2%)
55-64 years
354 (13.6%)
65-74 years
363 (13.9%)
75-84 years
221 (8.5%)
85+ years
77 (3.0%)

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