Toorak, VIC 3041
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $490/wk Median
- 30.9% Renters
Toorak Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 13k
- Median age
- 47
- Median weekly rent
- $490
- To the CBD
- 5.7km
- Walkability
- 8.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Toorak Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Toorak is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 12,953 residents, a solid minority 30.9% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $490 that puts it above the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Toorak
Toorak Quarter
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Toorak Green
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Toorak
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Toorak
Real questions renters ask before moving to Toorak.
Is Toorak a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Toorak has a 30.9% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
Is Toorak walkable?
Toorak carries a walkability score of 8.2/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
What's the community like in Toorak?
Toorak has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 12,953, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How far is Toorak from the Melbourne CBD?
Toorak is approximately 6km from the Melbourne CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 16-31 minutes.
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