Toorak Gardens at a glance
Median house
$2,910,000
Median unit
$343,440
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
2,604
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Toorak Gardens.
The postcode for Toorak Gardens is 5065 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Toorak Gardens is $2,910,000.
Toorak Gardens (5065) sits in the Burnside region of South Australia. The median house here is $2,910,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Toorak Gardens has roughly 2,604 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Toorak Gardens scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Toorak Gardens's population at 2,604, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,604
Median age
47
Family households
70%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,910,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $343,440, roughly 88% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $582,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,910,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$800/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$537/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$2,910,000
$343,440
2,604
Median age: 47
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.43% (median rent $800/wk against a $2,910,000 price tag). Units yield 8.13% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (26%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20261.43%
Based on $2,910,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20268.13%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202672%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 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.
65
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Toorak Gardens.
Local schools for Toorak Gardens
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Marryatville High School
Rose Park Primary School
Norwood Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Toorak Gardens.
- What is the median house price in Toorak Gardens?
- The median house price in Toorak Gardens, SA 5065 is $2,910,000. The median unit price is $343,440.
- What is the Toorak Gardens postcode?
- Toorak Gardens is in the 5065 postcode, in SA, in the City of Burnside region.
- Where is Toorak Gardens?
- Toorak Gardens is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5065. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Burnside region.
- What is the average rent in Toorak Gardens?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $800, for units it's $537.
- What schools are in Toorak Gardens?
- There are 20 schools serving Toorak Gardens on this page, including St Patrick's Special School, Loreto College, Marryatville High School.
- How walkable is Toorak Gardens?
- Toorak Gardens has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Toorak Gardens?
- Toorak Gardens is close to Dulwich, Heathpool, Tusmore, Rose Park, Marryatville.
- What is the population of Toorak Gardens?
- The population of Toorak Gardens is approximately 2,604 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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