South Yarra vs Toorak, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | South Yarra | Toorak |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.4/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 2.0/100 | 2.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 135.8 / 1k | 72.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 96 | 60 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 900 | 205 |
| Planning activity | 486 | 258 |
| Population | 25,028 | 12,817 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesToorak
- Best for familiesToorak
- Best for best valueSouth Yarra
- Best for best schoolsToorak
Comparison summary
South Yarra and Toorak offer different strengths across official suburb data. South Yarra leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours South Yarra; Housing (desirability) favours Toorak; Crime rate favours Toorak. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Toorak, Families → Toorak, Best value → South Yarra, Best schools → Toorak.