Overall score
South Yarra
58.3/100
Toorak
56.8/100
South Yarra vs Toorak, VIC Suburb Comparison
South Yarra for retirees and investment; Toorak for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
South YarraToorak
Crime rate
South Yarra
115.1 / 1k
Toorak
72.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
South Yarra
898
Toorak
215
Population
South Yarra
25,028
Toorak
12,817
Metric leadSouth Yarra 8Toorak 32 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 retireesSouth Yarra
- Best for familiesToorak
- Best for investmentSouth Yarra
- 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 | South Yarra | Toorak |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.3/100 | 56.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.3/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 115.1 / 1k | 72.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 94 | 59 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 898 | 215 |
| Planning activity | 486 | 258 |
| Green cover | 15.8% | 0.7% |
| Population | 25,028 | 12,817 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
South Yarra is a lively metro larger suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Toorak is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, South Yarra is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Toorak answers with a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose South Yarra if you are weighing value-focused buyers; lean toward Toorak for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
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.