Toorak Gardens

Toorak Gardens is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population for the Toorak Gardens statistical area (Lv2) is around 2,553 people. This reflects a decrease from the 2021 Census figure of 2,604 people, indicating a drop of 51 individuals or approximately 2.0%. The current resident population estimate of 2,549 by AreaSearch was derived following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,342 persons per square kilometer for Toorak Gardens (SA2), placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth in the area was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch's projections for the Toorak Gardens SA2 are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, South Australian Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 using 2021 data, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, the Toorak Gardens statistical area is expected to experience population growth just below the median of national statistical areas. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the area is anticipated to grow by 281 persons to reach approximately 2,834 people by 2041, reflecting an increase of around 16.3% in total over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Toorak Gardens according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Toorak Gardens has recorded just one dwelling approval over the past five years. This suggests that the area is largely built out with minimal vacant land for development. Established areas like Toorak Gardens typically see steady demand for existing properties due to limited new-build alternatives.

Compared to Greater Adelaide, Toorak Gardens records significantly lower building activity. The constrained new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties, although development activity has increased in recent periods. This level of activity is also lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and suggesting possible development constraints.

Toorak Gardens has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 24thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. Two projects identified by AreaSearch are likely to impact the area: Glenside Development, Burnside Village Expansion, Norwood Oval Redevelopment, and O-Bahn City Access Project. The following details these key projects, focusing on those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Toorak Gardens rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Toorak Gardens has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 1.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.1%.

As of September 2025, 1,485 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Adelaide's at 61.7%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area has a notable concentration in professional & technical services, with employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average.

Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 4.6% compared to the regional average of 8.7%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the past year, employment increased by 3.1%, while labour force grew by 3.1%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide where employment rose by 3.0%, labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 10,710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%, with SA's employment growth outpacing the national average of 0.14%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Toorak Gardens' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.6% over five years and 15.5% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Toorak Gardens had a median income among taxpayers of $63,863 with an average level of $104,598. This places it in the top percentile nationally compared to levels of $54,808 and $66,852 across Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, estimated median income is approximately $69,483 and average income is around $113,803 as of September 2025. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes rank highly in Toorak Gardens, between the 82nd and 84th percentiles nationally. The $4000+ income bracket dominates with 32.0% of residents (816 people), unlike regional trends where 31.8% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Economic strength is evident through 40.3% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 89.5% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Toorak Gardens displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Toorak Gardens' dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 65.1% houses and 34.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 67.0% houses and 33.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Toorak Gardens stood at 47.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.7% and rented ones at 27.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,575, exceeding Adelaide metro's average of $2,300. Median weekly rent in Toorak Gardens was $320, compared to Adelaide metro's $360. Nationally, Toorak Gardens' mortgage repayments were higher at $2,575 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $320 compared to the national figure of $375.

Toorak Gardens has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 70.1% of all households, consisting of 32.9% couples with children, 29.6% couples without children, and 6.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 29.9%, with lone person households at 27.6% and group households comprising 2.1%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which matches the Greater Adelaide average.

Toorak Gardens shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Toorak Gardens' residents aged 15+ have a higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. 55.5% hold university qualifications compared to South Australia's 25.7% and Greater Adelaide's 28.9%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 34.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational pathways account for 19.8%, with advanced diplomas at 9.0% and certificates at 10.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.3% currently enrolled in formal education, including secondary (9.7%), tertiary (8.9%), and primary (8.3%) levels.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis indicates 15 operational stops within Toorak Gardens, offering a variety of bus services. These stops are served by 20 distinct routes, collectively facilitating 1,139 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed excellent, with residents typically situated 177 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 162 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 75 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Toorak Gardens is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Toorak Gardens exhibits superior health outcomes across both younger and older age groups, with low prevalence rates of common health conditions. Approximately 68% of its total population of 1,741 residents have private health cover, significantly higher than the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis (affecting 7.1% of residents) and mental health issues (6.2%). Notably, 71.0% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Adelaide. As of a recent date, Toorak Gardens has 25.9% of its population aged 65 and over (661 people), slightly higher than the 23.6% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors in Toorak Gardens are particularly strong, outperforming those of the general population in various health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Toorak Gardens was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Toorak Gardens, surveyed in the year 2016, exhibited greater cultural diversity than most local areas, with 27.1% of its population born overseas and 20.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 50.6% of the population. The category 'Other' religions showed no significant variation from Greater Adelaide's average, at 1.2%.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (27.1%), Australian (20.9%), and Irish (7.6%). Notably, French ethnicity was slightly overrepresented at 0.8%, compared to the regional average of 0.5%. Similarly, Italian ethnicity stood at 6.4% versus the regional 6.0%, and Greek ethnicity was at 3.2% compared to the regional 2.3%.

Toorak Gardens hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Toorak Gardens has a median age of 47, which is significantly higher than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and the national average of 38. The age profile indicates that those aged 75-84 are notably prominent, comprising 10.1%, while the 25-34 group is relatively smaller at 9.0%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 8.5% to 10.1%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 13.7% to 15.2%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 group has decreased from 14.0% to 12.8%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Toorak Gardens' age structure. Notably, the 75 to 84 group is expected to grow by 30%, reaching 334 people from its current figure of 257. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 cohort shows minimal growth, increasing by just 6% (5 people).