Armadale North vs Toorak

Armadale North scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Toorak (1157) sits above Armadale North (1133).

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Armadale North and Toorak side by side

MeasureArmadale NorthToorak
Price and market
Median house–$5,000,000
Median unit–$950,000
Renting
House rent–$1250/wk
Unit rent–$650/wk
Owner occupied–65.0%
Renter occupied–31.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11331157
Lifestyle and people
Walk score10028
Transit score10070
Bike score100100
Population–12,817
Median age–47
Climate
Annual rainfall625 mm625 mm
Mean max, January26.6°C26.6°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Toorak edges out on average school ICSEA (1157 vs 1133).

Armadale North vs Toorak: common questions

Does Armadale North or Toorak have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Toorak scores 1157 vs 1133 in Armadale North. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Armadale North or Toorak?

Armadale North scores 100/100 on walkability vs 28/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.