Tooradin
The suburb is shaped by 100.0% separate houses, 51.9% four-bedroom-plus stock and a household income percentile of 73.3, so its appeal is strongest for established families seeking space rather than apartment living. Compared with nearby Cranbourne, Tooradin feels more low-density and semi-rural, while its 0.5% annual growth rate points to measured change. The 14.1% rental share and 82.7% stayed share suggest a settled ownership base, because residents are more likely to remain locally connected than rely on a large rental pool.
Local council: Casey
Population
1,722
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,954/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
10
Median House
$1.1M
October to December 2025
Only a handful of houses sold here in this period, so this median can jump sharply from one quarter to the next for reasons that have nothing to do with the market. Treat it as a rough guide, not a settled price.
For buyers, the main trade-off is the gap between space and price. A 100.0% separate-house mix and 51.9% share of homes with 4 or more bedrooms suit families, with another 35.8% containing 3 bedrooms. Compared with renting, the ownership burden remains measurable but not extreme: mortgage costs equal 23.6% of household income, versus rent at 17.9%. The low 14.1% rental share indicates limited rental-style housing, because Tooradin's stock is overwhelmingly designed for long-term owner occupation.
For Buyers
For buyers, the main trade-off is the gap between space and price. A 100.0% separate-house mix and 51.9% share of homes with 4 or more bedrooms suit families, with another 35.8% containing 3 bedrooms. Compared with renting, the ownership burden remains measurable but not extreme: mortgage costs equal 23.6% of household income, versus rent at 17.9%. The low 14.1% rental share indicates limited rental-style housing, because Tooradin's stock is overwhelmingly designed for long-term owner occupation.
For Investors
Tooradin has a small rental market, with 14.1% of households renting and weekly rent at $350. Compared with owner-occupier demand, this limits the depth of the tenant pool, although a 6.7% vacancy rate suggests current availability is not especially tight. There were 8 development applications in the latest 12-month period, which points to modest rather than large-scale construction activity. The 0.5% annual growth trend and Balanced migration outlook favour a patient investment strategy, because demand is more likely to be supported by established households, local employment and gradual turnover than by rapid population expansion.
Development Activity
Total DAs
21
Last 12 Months
10
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+900.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Tooradin
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Tooradin Primary School
Demographics
Tooradin's median age is 40, matching the national comparison at 0.0 years difference, while its average household size of 2.9 is 0.4 above the national figure. University attainment is 14.8%, or 15.3 percentage points below national levels, and only 11.5% of residents were born overseas, 10.1 points below the national comparison. English ancestry is recorded for 672 people, followed by Irish at 141 and Scottish at 122. No religion accounts for 831 residents and Christianity for 705. This profile supports a settled, family-oriented character because couples with children represent 50.9% of families and household turnover is 17.3%.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
0.0%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Tooradin's housing market has experienced substantial long-term growth. Compared with nearby Cranbourne's more urban housing context, Tooradin is distinctly detached, with 100.0% separate houses and no recorded apartment share. Tenure is weighted toward mortgages at 52.7%, followed by outright ownership at 32.6% and renting at 14.1%. The 51.9% share of four-bedroom-plus homes helps explain the price premium, because larger land-based dwellings attract established families and reduce the supply of lower-cost entry options.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$350
Census 2021
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$784
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.7%
Unoccupied
39
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.6%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
50.9%
Couples with children
34.2%
Couples, no children
13.1%
Single parent
450
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction is Tooradin's largest industry at 22.6%, employing 115 people, followed by healthcare at 13.6% and 69 people, manufacturing and education at 9.1% each, and public administration at 5.7%. The occupational mix is led by trades with 181 workers, clerical and administration with 118, managers with 100, labourers with 97 and community or personal services with 95. Unemployment is 3.1% and labour-force participation is 64.2%, with 498 people working full time and 267 part time. Economic resources rank higher than the education profile: IER is in decile 9, compared with IEO in decile 3, because income strength is supported by trades, management and construction activity despite lower university participation.
Unemployment
3.1%
Labour Force
868
Unemployed
27
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.2%
Part-time
31.7%
Participation
64.2%
Employed
841
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
14.8%
Postgraduate
2.0%
Born Overseas
11.5%
Dwellings
535
Transport to Work
Daily life is car-led: 77.3% of residents drive to work, compared with 2.2% who walk or cycle, while 17.4% work from home. This suits households with private vehicles but makes transport planning more important for residents without one. Tooradin has 1 named local school, Tooradin Primary School, in the government primary sector; families needing secondary education or another sector should check enrolment zones and travel options against the exact address. Reported crime totals 129 incidents, including 48 property and deception offences, 32 justice procedures offences and 30 crimes against the person, for a rate of 74.9 per 1,000 residents. The IRSAD decile is 5 and the IRSD decile is 7, indicating mixed socioeconomic conditions rather than a uniform profile.
Drive
77.3%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
2.2%
Work from Home
17.4%
Growth Outlook
Tooradin has an established, slow-growth profile, with the forecast trend running at 0.5% annually and migration described as Balanced. Across the wider area, population change is forecast at 7.3% over 10 years, while the trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 5.9 percentage points and the young share down 1.7 points. Affordability worsened from 43.0 in 2011 to 46.7 in 2021, alongside rent growth of 48.0%. Compared with high-growth outer corridors, this is restrained expansion because established housing, limited development activity and an aging population reduce the pace of new household formation. The forecast gentrification stage is Not gentrifying, with a score of 0.
Population trend: Casey council area
Tooradin sits in the Casey council area. These are the council area's residents, not Tooradin's.
Residents 2025
414,929
Growth, 5 yr average
+2.7%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+2.6%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
129
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
74.9
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Tooradin compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are in Tooradin?
Tooradin Primary School is the named local school and operates in the government primary sector. Families seeking secondary education or another school type should check current enrolment zones and travel options, because Tooradin has 1 named local school and school boundaries may differ from suburb boundaries.
Is Tooradin safe?
Safety should be assessed alongside the address and daily routine. Tooradin recorded 129 offences at a rate of 74.9 per 1,000 residents, including 48 property and deception offences and 30 crimes against the person. These figures support practical attention to property security and local movement after dark.
How is Tooradin's population changing?
Tooradin has 1,722 residents today. Across the wider area, population change is forecast at 7.3% over 10 years, with an annual trend of 0.5% and migration described as Balanced. The trajectory is Aging, reflected in a 5.9 percentage point increase in the senior share and a 1.7 point decline in the young share.
How do people usually travel from Tooradin?
Private vehicles dominate commuting, with 77.3% of residents driving to work. Only 2.2% walk or cycle, while 17.4% work from home. This pattern is higher for car use than active travel, so households without a vehicle should check their access to services, schools and employment before buying or renting.
Does Tooradin have many large homes?
Tooradin is strongly oriented toward larger detached housing. Homes with 4 or more bedrooms account for 51.9% of stock, while 3-bedroom homes make up 35.8% and 2-bedroom homes 7.7%. With 100.0% separate houses recorded, buyers should expect limited apartment-style or compact housing options.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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