Toorak

Also known as Toorak, Victoria, Toorak, Victoria, Australia

Toorak () is an inner suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, south-east of the Melbourne central business district, located within the City of Stonnington local government area. Toorak recorded a population of 12,817 at the 2021 census.

Key facts

Australian place.state: vic
Australian place.name: Toorak
Australian place.image: Brookville_Gardens,_Toorak_with_sign.jpg
Australian place.caption: Brookville Gardens, Toorak
Australian place.type: suburb
Australian place.lga: City of Stonnington
Australian place.alternative_location_map: Australia Victoria metropolitan Melbourne
Australian place.elevation: 32
Australian place.area: 4.3
Australian place.city: Melbourne
Australian place.est: 1850s
Australian place.postcode: 3142
Australian place.pop: 12,817
Australian place.fedgov: Kooyong
Australian place.stategov: Malvern
Australian place.near nw: Richmond
Australian place.near n: Burnley
Australian place.near ne: Hawthorn

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Wikidata facts

Population: 12817
Area: 4.3
Elevation: 55
Image: Edzett Mansion Toorak.jpeg

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Commons category: Toorak, Victoria
postal code: 3142
male population: 5941
female population: 6971

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History
Toponymy
Toorak House
1880s land boom
1890s depression
Post-war era
Contemporary Toorak
Demographics
Housing
Heritage listings
Politics
Toorak Village
Places of worship
Schools
Sport
Transport
Residents
Celebrities, philanthropists, cultural figures
Politicians
Businesspeople
Sportspeople
See also
References

The name Toorak has become synonymous with wealth and privilege, the suburb long having the reputation of being Melbourne's most elite, and ranking among the most prestigious in Australia. It has the highest average property values in Melbourne, and is one of the most expensive suburbs in Australia. It is the nation's fourth highest earning postcode.