Tooradin at a glance
Median house
$805,000
Median unit
$287,280
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
1,722
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Tooradin.
The postcode for Tooradin is 3980 (VIC).
The median house price in Tooradin is $805,000.
Tooradin (3980) sits in the Cardinia region of Victoria. The median house here is $805,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Tooradin has roughly 1,722 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Tooradin scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tooradin's population at 1,722, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,722
Median age
40
Family households
80%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $805,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $287,280, roughly 64% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $161,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$805,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $287,280.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
$805,000
$287,280
1,722
Median age: 40
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.26% (median rent $350/wk against a $805,000 price tag). Units yield 6.34% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (14%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.26%
Based on $805,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.34%
Based on $287,280 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202682%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
131
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Tooradin.
Local schools for Tooradin
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Government School Catchment
Tooradin Primary School
Cardinia Primary School
Devon Meadows Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Tooradin.
- What is the median house price in Tooradin?
- The median house price in Tooradin, VIC 3980 is $805,000. The median unit price is $287,280.
- What is the Tooradin postcode?
- Tooradin is in the 3980 postcode, in VIC, in the Cardinia Shire Council region.
- Where is Tooradin?
- Tooradin is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3980, in the Cardinia Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tooradin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Tooradin?
- There are 6 schools serving Tooradin on this page, including Tooradin Primary School, Cardinia Primary School, Devon Meadows Primary School.
- How walkable is Tooradin?
- Tooradin has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tooradin?
- Tooradin is close to Blind Bight, Dalmore, Cannons Creek, Warneet, Five Ways.
- What is the population of Tooradin?
- The population of Tooradin is approximately 1,722 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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