Toorak Postcode
Victoria
Toorak is an inner suburb in Victoria, located approximately 6 km from the Melbourne CBD. It falls within the 3142 postcode area and uses the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Toorak has a population of 12,817 (5,959 males, 6,862 females). The median age is 47 years.
The median weekly household income in Toorak is $2,533, with a median personal income of $1,427 per week.
The median weekly rent is $486 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $3,152.
In terms of birthplace, 85% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (560), New Zealand (254), and India (239).
74.0% of residents speak only English at home, while 20.0% speak another language.
The employment rate in Toorak shows 6,544 people employed (4,039 full-time, 2,131 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
The most common occupations are professionals (2,440), managers (1,227), and clerical & admin (526).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Toorak has an IRSAD score of 1150 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Toorak covers an area of 4.3 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 3000 persons per km².
Statistically, Toorak sits within the Boroondara area, part of the broader Melbourne - Inner East region. It falls under the Stonnington local government area.
The federal electorate for Toorak is Higgins (Inner Metropolitan).
Toorak shares the 3142 postcode with Hawksburn.
Toorak Details
| Postcode | 3142 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 12,817 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,533/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,427/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $486 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $3,152 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 4.3 km² |
| Population Density | 3000/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5,481 |
| Completed Year 12 | 70.5% |
| Australian Citizens | 83.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 27 (0.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -37.8432 |
| Longitude | 145.0190 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 6 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Inner East |
| Area (SA3) | Boroondara |
| Local Government | Stonnington |
| Federal Electorate | Higgins |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 1,397 (10.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,497 (11.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,231 (25.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,208 (25.0%) |
| 65+ years | 3,486 (27.2%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 805 (6.3%) |
| Asthma | 376 (2.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 341 (2.7%) |
| Arthritis | 287 (2.2%) |
| Cancer | 238 (1.9%) |
| Diabetes | 211 (1.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 130 (1.0%) |
| Dementia | 36 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 479 (8.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,379 (43.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,760 (32.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 801 (14.8%) |