Melbourne
Malvern East vs Toorak
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Malvern East and Toorak.
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Malvern East and Toorak comparison summary
A concise comparison of the latest property figures and the most relevant differences between the two suburbs.
The latest comparison places Malvern East's median house price at $2,115,000, compared with $4,675,000 in Toorak. Malvern East's median unit price sits at $605,000, compared with $860,000 in Toorak. Malvern East recorded an annual house-price decline of 4%, while Toorak's figure declined by 33.1% over the matching period. Malvern East recorded a shorter median selling period of 25 days, compared with 41 days in Toorak. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Malvern East and Toorak, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. Both suburbs recorded house-price movement in the same direction over the matching annual period.
Side-by-side market snapshot
Compare the latest headline property figures for Malvern East and Toorak.
| Metric | Malvern East | Toorak |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.13M | $4.67M |
| Median unit price | $655,000 | $921,000 |
| Annual house price change | -5.33% | -23.49% |
| Median days on market | 25 days | 28 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Malvern East and Toorak.
- Malvern East
- Toorak
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Malvern East and Toorak.
Malvern East
Malvern East presents a mixed residential lifestyle where dining and cafés, parks and open space, everyday shopping and services and train, tram and bus and road access share prominence, with Ardrie Park among the area's notable open spaces. The suburb supports practical day-to-day routines without leaning heavily on a single amenity type or evening economy.
Toorak
Toorak is shaped by its concentration of cafés, restaurants and evening venues, with food and drink forming a noticeable part of everyday life rather than a background convenience. Parks, trails and open space provide balance within the suburb, while train, tram and bus and road connections and everyday shopping support practical access across the area.
School comparison
Review nearby schools and education options listed for Malvern East and Toorak.
Malvern East
Lloyd Street Primary School
Government
6 Lloyd St, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
The Currajong School
Independent
90 Darling Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
St Mary'S School
Catholic
87 Manning Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
Malvern Valley Primary School
Government
1A Abbotsford Ave, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
Malvern Primary School
Government
17 Tooronga Rd, Malvern East VIC 3144, Australia
Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Malvern East and Toorak.
Both Malvern East and Toorak provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Malvern East is served by East Malvern and Darling stations on the Sandringham, Glen Waverley, Cranbourne and Frankston lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Dandenong Road — city. Toorak is served by Toorak and Hawksburn stations on the Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston and Sandringham lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Toorak Road — West Coburg. While both suburbs are well connected, Malvern East and Toorak offer broad rail and tram coverage across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, so buyers should weigh station access against their regular commute.
| Feature | Malvern East | Toorak |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | East Malvern | Toorak |
| Train lines | Cranbourne, Frankston, Sandringham and Glen Waverley | Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston and Sandringham |
| Major trams | 5, 3, 64 | 58, 72 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
| Road access | Monash Freeway | Burke Road buses and arterial links Camberwell Junction and Hawksburn precincts — check PTV |
Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Malvern East may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Toorak sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Both suburbs may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix. Malvern East lists 5 nearby schools compared with 4 in Toorak under the same search rules. Transport pages for Malvern East and Toorak cover train, tram and bus and road connections. The better fit depends on buyer priorities, so compare individual properties, school requirements, transport routes and current listings for Malvern East and Toorak.
Current properties for sale
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