Toorak

VIC 3142 • Greater Melbourne

12,817
Population (2021)
$74,204
Median Income
4.27 kmΒ²
Area
51m
Elevation
Ultra-PrestigeMansion DistrictWealthyExclusive

About Toorak

Toorak is Australia's most prestigious suburb, an enclave of approximately 12,800 residents 5 kilometres southeast of Melbourne's CBD. The suburb features grand mansions, tree-lined streets, and the highest property values in Australia. Toorak Road offers luxury retail.

Wealth defines Toorakβ€”the grandest homes, top private schools, and old money create an atmosphere unmatched elsewhere. The community includes business leaders, old families, and international high-net-worth residents. Toorak attracts Australia's wealthiest seeking the ultimate prestige address.

Toorak falls under postcode 3142 and is governed by Stonnington Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Malvern (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3142
Urban Area
Glen Eira
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.84Β°, 145.02Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
4.27 kmΒ²
Elevation
51m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    489 Toorak Road Toorak 3142 VIC
  • Woolworths
    459-465 Toorak Road Toorak 3142 VIC

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$486
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,152
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
47 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
12,909
Census 2021
12,817
0.7% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$63,284
Income 2021
$74,204
17.3% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

βš–οΈ Compare Toorak With

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🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,054
Born Overseas 3,963

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 635
  • 2. England 442
  • 3. New Zealand 254
  • 4. India 239
  • 5. Malaysia 181
  • 6. United States 140
  • 7. South Africa 136
  • 8. Hong Kong 113
  • 9. Poland 97
  • 10. Italy 92
  • 11. Singapore 91
  • 12. Germany 75
  • 13. Greece 68
  • 14. France 62
  • 15. Sri Lanka 54

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,097
Australian 2,842
Irish 1,421
Chinese 1,419
Scottish 1,360
Italian 675
Polish 553
German 461
Greek 414
Indian 306

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,084
Both parents born in Australia
5,194
Both parents born overseas
1,754
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
39.6%
No Religion
37.3%
Judaism
9.8%
Buddhism
2.2%
Hinduism
1.7%
Islam
0.8%
Sikhism
0.2%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
405 (3.2%)
5-14 years
992 (7.7%)
15-19 years
634 (4.9%)
20-24 years
863 (6.7%)
25-34 years
1,870 (14.6%)
35-44 years
1,361 (10.6%)
45-54 years
1,530 (11.9%)
55-64 years
1,678 (13.1%)
65-74 years
1,746 (13.6%)
75-84 years
1,226 (9.6%)
85+ years
514 (4.0%)

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