Overall score
Malvern East
57.3/100
Toorak
56.8/100
Malvern East vs Toorak, VIC Suburb Comparison
Malvern East for retirees and investment; Toorak for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Malvern EastToorak
Crime rate
Malvern East
113.0 / 1k
Toorak
72.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Malvern East
356
Toorak
215
Population
Malvern East
22,296
Toorak
12,817
Metric leadMalvern East 7Toorak 42 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMalvern East
- Best for familiesToorak
- Best for investmentMalvern East
- Best for best schoolsToorak
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 | 57.3/100 | 56.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.9/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 113.0 / 1k | 72.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 135 | 59 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 356 | 215 |
| Planning activity | 513 | 258 |
| Green cover | 6.7% | 0.7% |
| 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, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Toorak is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Malvern East if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Toorak for retirees and families.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.