SA · Burnside Council
Toorak Gardens, SA, 5065
Current weather
11.3°CThunderstorm
87% humidity · 20.3 km/h wind · 12.9° / 10.2° today · 27.9 mm rain
Desirability index
95.9/100
How this score is calculated#11 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Toorak Gardens is a smaller suburban community in the Burnside area, home to around 2,604 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 63 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 24.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $560 (flats $538, houses $800), median house prices near $2,910,000 (up 39% recently), strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 2,604
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $2,286
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 81 of 1,095
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,575
- Employment rate
- 58.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 26 / 309 / 48
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $537.5
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $800
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $560
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 25
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $2,910,000
- Median price change
- +38.6%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 63
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 57
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 24.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 434 residents
- State safety percentile
- 34.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 21
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception4
- Other Property Damage And Environmental12
- Other Theft6
- Sct - Residence8
- Theft From Motor Vehicle18
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
15 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 148 Portrush Rd - West side
- Stop 149 Portrush Rd - West side
- Stop 152 Portrush Rd - West side
- Stop 6 Kensington Rd - South side
- Stop 9 Portrush Rd / Martindale Ave - West side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
274 planning-related records
2026· 24 proposals
June 2026
- dwelling addition, partial demolition, outbuilding (shed) and swimming pool.47 ORMOND GR TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition, building alterations and carport141 SWAINE AV TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Under Assessment
- Removal of sixteen (16) Regulated Trees - Fifteen (15) Pencil Pines and one (1) Ornamental Pear tree401 PORTRUSH RD TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065;403 PORTRUSH RD TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065;405 PORTRUSH RD TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065;411 -413 PORTRUSH RD TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Under Assessment
- Removal of 3 Regulated Trees and 2 Significant Trees92 HEWITT AV TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Decision Made
May 2026
- Partial Demolition of existing dwelling141 SWAINE AV TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Decision Made
- variation to application 25034523: dwelling addition, carport, building alterations, front fence.6 BOLINGBROKE GR TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Under Assessment
- Demolition of the existing dwelling and ancillary structures, construction of new dwelling with associated retaining walls, fencing and underground water tank1 GILES ST TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Under Assessment
- Variation to DA 25019504 – Increase length of carport92 ALEXANDRA AV TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Under Assessment
April 2026
- Changes to Operating Hours of Gym - 24 hours x 7 daysUNIT 1-7 375 GREENHILL RD TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including garage and alfresco, outbuilding (garden shed) swimming pool with safety barriers, fencing and associated demolition works7 SPROD AV TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Under Assessment
- Variation of Development Application 25040542, including extension to proposed carport at 28 Bolingbroke Grove, Toorak Gardens and removal of one (1) regulated Arbutus unedo (Strawberry tree) from 26 Bolingbroke Grove, Toorak Gardens26 BOLINGBROKE GR TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065;28 BOLINGBROKE GR TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including partial demolition and water tank (above ground)UNIT 1 108 WATSON AV TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Under Assessment
March 2026
- Variation to Development Approval 180/0058/07 - Vary condition 3 and delete condition 417 WARWICK AV TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Under Assessment
- Fence - Good Neighbour Colourbond Monument colour - 50mm off the boundary93 GRANT AV TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Decision Made
- New outbuilding (carport) and associated demolition of existing carport58 ORMOND GR TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling, including addition of storage room, enclosure of existing alfresco area, and construction of new verandah14 SPROD AV TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Under Assessment
- Fence and Retaining Wall15 BOLINGBROKE GR TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065;17 BOLINGBROKE GR TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) council owned regulated Melia azedarach (White Cedar) tree from the council verge adjacent 99 Alexandra Avenue TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065.99 ALEXANDRA AV TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) council owned regulated melia azedarach (white cedar) tree from the council verge335 GREENHILL RD TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Decision Made
February 2026
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, including internal alterations and rear extension with alfresco; new carport; ancillary accommodation; demolition of existing shed and garage; and partial demolition of existing dwelling28 BOLINGBROKE GR TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Under Assessment
January 2026
- Verandah14 BOLINGBROKE GR TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Decision Made
- Fence15 BOLINGBROKE GR TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) Significant tree - Melia azedarach (White Cedar)128 SWAINE AV TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing educational facility including associated demolition, relocation of shade structure and fencing17 WARWICK AV TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Under Assessment
2025· 61 proposals
December 2025
- Building Alterations (re-roofing)92 SWAINE AV TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Decision Made
- Detached dwelling with basement level, demolition, ancillary accommodation, and retaining walls102 ALEXANDRA AV TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Decision Made
- Masonry Pillar Front Fence with Tubular Infill & Sliding Gate331 GREENHILL RD TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, including rear extension; associated partial demolition of building; demolition of existing carport, verandah and outbuilding38 ORMOND GR TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Decision Made
- Inground concrete swimming pool and safety fence14 GRANDVIEW GR TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Decision Made
November 2025
- Carport and deck131 SWAINE AV TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Decision Made
- Demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of new outbuilding (garage)7 WARWICK AV TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Decision Made
- Dwelling Addition, Building alteration, Partial Demolition, alfresco, garage, Outbuilding (shed), rumpus room6 BOLINGBROKE GR TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) Significant tree - Melia azedarach (White Cedar)UNIT 1 7 CHRISTIE AV TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) regulated Melia azedarach (White Cedar) tree from Council road reserve adjacent 11 Christie Avenue, Toorak Gardens11 CHRISTIE AV TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Decision Made
- Variation to development application 25001535, including alterations to internal layout, changes to building roof form and height, and changes to doors, windows, and skylights130 GRANT AV TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Under Assessment
October 2025
- Variation to Development Application 24037045, including replacement of existing roof of Local Heritage Place and amendments to roofing material and colour of proposed new addition389 PORTRUSH RD TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition and alteration, Ancillary accommodation, Verandah, Carport and Partial Demolition29 WARWICK AV TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Decision Made
- Masonry and brush front fence; and tree-damaging activity including removal of two (2) significant Phoenix canariensis (Date Palm) trees, one (1) significant Cedrus deodara (Himalayan Cedar) tree, one (1) regulated Washingtonia robusta (Cotton Palm) tree, and one (1) regulated Brachychiton popluneus (Kurrajong) tree148 GRANT AV TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Decision Made
- Alterations to existing dwelling, including modifications to garage doors, and associated partial demolition of building118 ALEXANDRA AV TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Decision Made
September 2025
- Screening on top of existing pool pump room and heat pump2 FERGUSSON SQ TOORAK GARDENS SA 5065Under Assessment
2024· 34 proposals
34 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 42 proposals
42 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 54 proposals
54 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 58 proposals
58 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
44 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Greenhill Nails & BeautyBeauty salon
365 Greenhill Road
- Portrush Nails & BeautyBeauty salon
427 Portrush Road
- Bench (10)
- Bicycle Parking
- Stop 10 Greenhill Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 148 Portrush Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 149 Portrush Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 152 Portrush Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 4 Kensington Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 5 Grant Avenue - South sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Burnside Hospital Toorak Gardens120 Kensington RoadPrivate Hospital
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 95.9/100
- Cohort rank
- #11 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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