Dulwich vs Toorak Gardens.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,100,000 and $2,910,000.
Dulwich (median $2,100,000) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Toorak Gardens ($2,910,000). Over the past year, Dulwich (+7.4%) ran 7.4 percentage points ahead of Toorak Gardens (0%) on house-price growth.
Toorak Gardens scores higher on walkability (64/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Toorak Gardens (1127) sits above Dulwich (1123).
For buyers
Dulwich is the lower entry point at $2,100,000 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Dulwich carries both higher gross yield (2.17% vs 1.43%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Toorak Gardens edges out on average school ICSEA (1127 vs 1123).
Common questions
Is Dulwich or Toorak Gardens cheaper to buy in?
Dulwich has the lower median house price at $2,100,000, roughly 28% below Toorak Gardens ($2,910,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Dulwich or Toorak Gardens?
Over the past 12 months, Dulwich grew +7.4% vs 0% in Toorak Gardens, a gap of 7.4 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Dulwich or Toorak Gardens have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Toorak Gardens scores 1127 vs 1123 in Dulwich. 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, Dulwich or Toorak Gardens?
Toorak Gardens scores 100/100 on walkability vs 64/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Dulwich or Toorak Gardens?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.17% in Dulwich vs 1.43% in Toorak Gardens. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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