Overall score
Malvern East
66.3/100
Toorak
57.7/100
Malvern East vs Toorak, VIC suburb comparison
Malvern East for investment and value; Toorak for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Malvern EastToorak
Crime rate
Malvern East
112.7 / 1k
Toorak
68.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Malvern East
343
Toorak
205
Population
Malvern East
22,296
Toorak
12,817
Metric leadMalvern East 7Toorak 31 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesToorak
- Best for familiesToorak
- Best for investmentMalvern East
- Best for best valueMalvern East
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Malvern East | Toorak |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.3/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 7.2/100 | 2.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 112.7 / 1k | 68.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 135 | 59 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 343 | 205 |
| Planning activity | 513 | 258 |
| Population | 22,296 | 12,817 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Malvern East is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Toorak is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Malvern East sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Toorak is closer to the city centre.
Malvern East pulls ahead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, whereas Toorak is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
Choose Malvern East if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Toorak for retirees and families.