Toora
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Toora, VIC 3962.
About Toora
Welcome to Toora
Toora sits in the South Gippsland region of Victoria, tucked beneath the Strzelecki Ranges and looking out over Corner Inlet towards Wilsons Promontory. It's a small farming and coastal-fringe town, well over two hours from Melbourne, and it trades on quiet, rural pace rather than commuter convenience.
With a population of around 713 and a median age of 53, Toora is a settled, close-knit community rather than a growth suburb. It tends to suit retirees, farmers, and those after a slower semi-rural or small-acreage lifestyle, with the neighbouring hamlet of Port Franklin adding to the area's unhurried, paddock-and-coastline character.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Toora revolves around the South Gippsland Highway strip and the surrounding farmland, with the town serving as a modest service centre for the district. It's the kind of place where a pub meal, a local bakery or a cafe stop covers most needs, and where the main drawcard is the setting itself, with Corner Inlet's mudflats and mangroves on one side and the green hills of the Strzeleckis rising behind.
Parks & recreation
Toora's real recreational assets are its surrounds. Corner Inlet, a Ramsar-listed wetland, is close by and popular with birdwatchers and fishers, while Wilsons Promontory National Park is within reach for day trips offering some of Victoria's best bushwalking and beaches. The Great Southern Rail Trail also passes near the town, giving locals a flat, scenic route for walking or cycling through former rail corridors and farmland.
Schools & families
Families in Toora are served by Toora Primary School, a small local school that anchors the community end of town. For secondary schooling, families typically look to larger towns further along the highway, which is a factor worth weighing up for those relocating with older children.
Getting around
Toora is car-dependent, and that's really the whole point for many who choose it. The South Gippsland Highway runs through town, linking it to Foster and on towards Melbourne, a drive of well over two hours. There's no train line locally, so a reliable car is essential for work, school runs and stocking up on supplies in larger centres.
Housing & architecture
The current listing mix in Toora leans strongly towards standard houses, which make up 65% of stock, reflecting the town's established residential core. Land sales account for a further 32%, pointing to ongoing opportunities for those wanting to build rather than buy established, while acreage and rural holdings make up a smaller 3% slice, catering to buyers after larger farming or lifestyle blocks on the town's fringe.
The property market
Toora's property market is defined by its small scale and rural character rather than rapid turnover or headline growth figures. The dominance of house listings alongside a solid share of vacant land suggests a mix of established homeowners and buyers drawn to the chance to build in a low-key country setting, while the modest acreage segment appeals to those chasing a hobby farm or larger holding within Corner Inlet's orbit. It's a market that tends to suit long-term owners and lifestyle buyers rather than short-term investors.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Toora, VIC 3962.
Population
713
residents (2021)
Median age
53
years
Household income
$935
median, per week
Median rent
$230
per week
Median mortgage
$1,000
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Toora
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Toora
$1.23m
120 Dorans Road
Sold ~July 2026
$495k
14 Welshpool Rd
Sold ~June 2026
$375k
37 Harriet Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Toora suburb FAQ
Is Toora a good place to live?
Toora is a town in Victoria, Australia whose main industry is dairy farming. Toora is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 713 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Toora?
Toora has a population of 713 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 53.
What schools are in Toora?
There is 1 school in or near Toora, including Toora Primary School.
What suburbs are near Toora?
Suburbs near Toora include Port Franklin.
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