TOORAK
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THE AREA
Spacious, green and glamorous Toorak has been the postcode of choice for the well-to-do right from the very beginning. Steeped in prestige and offering the most comfortable of living standards, it comes as no surprise that Toorak has long been favoured by Melbourne’s elite. This prestigious neighbourhood offers an enticing snapshot of how the other half live.
Lifestyle
Affluent Toorak is one of Melbourne’s oldest suburbs and one of its fanciest. From stately mansions to elegant boutiques and glamorous restaurants, picturesque Toorak is all about the finer things in life.
Lush, leafy and grand, to drive through Toorak is to marvel at the suburb’s stately abodes and impressive gardens. Needless to say, this really is dream-home territory. Toorak Village, the area’s central hub, boasts restaurants and cafés befitting such a luxurious setting. Here locals dress to impress and enjoy French bistros and modern cosmopolitan Australian fare. Everything else they could possibly desire is on offer in neighbouring South Yarra and Armadale with their busier drinking, dining and shopping scenes.
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Affluent Toorak is one of Melbourne’s oldest suburbs and one of its fanciest. From stately mansions to elegant boutiques and glamorous restaurants, picturesque Toorak is all about the finer things in life.
Lush, leafy and grand, to drive through Toorak is to marvel at the suburb’s stately abodes and impressive gardens. Needless to say, this really is dream-home territory. Toorak Village, the area’s central hub, boasts restaurants and cafés befitting such a luxurious setting. Here locals dress to impress and enjoy French bistros and modern cosmopolitan Australian fare. Everything else they could possibly desire is on offer in neighbouring South Yarra and Armadale with their busier drinking, dining and shopping scenes.
Home to some of Melbourne’s most prestigious private schools, the bustling streets of Toorak see an endless procession of uniformed children running for the number eight tram, books and bags in tow. In this high-end yet family-friendly neighbourhood, locals have all the creature comforts they could ask for, so it comes as no surprise that no one leaves Toorak in a hurry.
Neighbours
Toorak has always been the suburb of choice for Melbourne’s affluent set and as such is a firm favourite amongst established local families (who have probably lived there for generations) and retirees alike.
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Toorak has always been the suburb of choice for Melbourne’s affluent set and as such is a firm favourite amongst established local families (who have probably lived there for generations) and retirees alike.
Uniformed children reign supreme thanks to the area’s multitude of prestigious schools, while executive level workers benefit from its closeness to the CBD.
Stately homes, charming village life and a pervasive sense of luxury mean that once residents manage to get a foot on the market, they tend not to leave.
Area features
TOORAK VILLAGE
With its multitude of sleek cafés, Toorak Road is the perfect stretch for Melbourne’s social elite to see and be seen.
BEAUTIFUL HOMES
Passing through Toorak’s lush streets, you can’t help but marvel at the sheer size and grandeur of some of its homes. Of particular note is Illawarra House, a National Trust-listed beauty.
SCHOOLS
A number of Melbourne’s most prestigious private schools can be found within Toorak’s boundaries, such as St Catherine’s School, Loreto Mandeville Hall and St Kevin’s College. These schools alone make Toorak a popular choice for established Melbourne families.
DINING OUT
Dining out is par for the course in Toorak and its neighbouring suburbs. Here, locals dress to the nines and sample fare from some of the city’s finest restaurants over a glass or two of fine wine.
