Moving to Toorak (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Toorak in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Population: 13,273 (ABS Census 2021)
Toorak at a Glance
| Need | Toorak |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 3 |
| Cafes | 5 |
| Schools | 8 |
| Parks | 13 |
| Medical | 2 |
| Supermarkets | 1 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Toorak
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Toorak has 2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Kirstin Charlesworth | — | — |
| Toorak Medical Centre | 100 Mathoura Road | +61 3 9826 0466 |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Woolworths
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Toorak has 3 restaurants and 5 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Nom Nom’s — 487 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong
- Ionsky’s Bakehouse Cafe
- Kanteen
- The Stables of Como Cafe
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Toorak.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Toorak has 13 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Orrong Park
- Como Park
- Sir Zelman Cowen Park
- Winifred Crescent Reserve
- Fairbairn Reserve
- Kooyong Gardens
If You Have Kids
Toorak has 8 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Scotch College | 1 Morrison Street |
| St Kevin’s College | 31 Moonga Road |
| Loreto Mandeville Hall | 6-36 Mandeville Crescent |
| Geelong Grammar School Toorak Campus | 14-18 Douglas Street |
| St Kevin’s College Glendalough Campus | 73-75 Lansell Road |
Cost of Living in Toorak
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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