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Malvern vs Toorak
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Malvern and Toorak.
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Malvern 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's median house price at $2,765,500, compared with $4,675,000 in Toorak. Malvern's median unit price sits at $647,500, compared with $860,000 in Toorak. Malvern recorded annual house-price growth of 3.2%, while Toorak's figure declined by 33.1% over the matching period. Malvern recorded a shorter median selling period of 27 days, compared with 41 days in Toorak. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Malvern and Toorak, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. Historical charts below provide further context on how house and apartment prices have moved across both suburbs.
Side-by-side market snapshot
Compare the latest headline property figures for Malvern and Toorak.
| Metric | Malvern | Toorak |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.77M | $4.67M |
| Median unit price | $670,000 | $921,000 |
| Annual house price change | +2.62% | -23.49% |
| Median days on market | 27 days | 28 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Malvern and Toorak.
- Malvern
- Toorak
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Malvern and Toorak.
Malvern
Malvern 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.
Toorak
Toorak 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 Brookville Gardens 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.
School comparison
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Malvern
Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Malvern and Toorak.
Both Malvern and Toorak provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Malvern is served by Malvern and Gardiner stations on the Frankston, Sandringham, Glen Waverley and Cranbourne lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Glenferrie Road — Malvern terminus to CBD via Prahran. 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 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 | Toorak |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Malvern | Toorak |
| Train lines | Cranbourne, Frankston, Sandringham and Glen Waverley | Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston and Sandringham |
| Major trams | 6, 5, 16, 72 | 58, 72 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
| Road access | Monash Freeway (M1) approaches lie to the south-east for arterial driving. | 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 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. Toorak lists 4 nearby schools compared with 3 in Malvern under the same search rules. Transport pages for Malvern 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 and Toorak.
Current properties for sale
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