Toorak Gardens vs Dulwich
Toorak Gardens scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 64/100 ), 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).
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Toorak Gardens and Dulwich side by side
| Measure | Toorak Gardens | Dulwich |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $880/wk | $835/wk |
| Unit rent | $540/wk | $535/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1127 | 1123 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 64 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,604 | 1,659 |
| Median age | 47 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 609 mm | 609 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 28.9°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 Gardens edges out on average school ICSEA (1127 vs 1123).
Toorak Gardens vs Dulwich: common questions
Does Toorak Gardens or Dulwich 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, Toorak Gardens or Dulwich?
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.
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