Toora, VIC 3962 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Toora is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3962, home to 713 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Wellington local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 150 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$230 /wk
Population713
Median age53
Area51.8 km²
To CBD150 km
LGASouth Gippsland

Demographics

Population
713
Median age
53 years
Median household income
$935 /week
Median personal income
$489 /week
Median family income
$1,190 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
South Gippsland
Statistical region (SA4)
Latrobe - Gippsland
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Monash
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$230 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,000
Rent share of household income
25%

Schools

  • Toora Primary School Primary · Government
  • Welshpool and District Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop

Closest stops:

  • Newsagency/Stanley St bus · 42 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 4 parks and reserves
  • 1 supermarket
  • 4 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 95.9% of the 465 resolvable premises in Toora. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 0.4%
  • Fibre to the Node: 0.4%
  • Fixed Wireless: 95.9%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.2%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 102 across postcode 3962 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 40 violent offences, 29 property offences, 9 drug offences.
  • Wider South Gippsland LGA: 8,421 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Toora?

Toora (VIC 3962) had 713 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the South Gippsland local government area.

What is the median rent in Toora?

The median advertised rent in Toora is $230/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Toora?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Toora covering government sectors. Nearest include: Toora Primary School (0.3 km), Welshpool and District Primary School (9.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Toora?

Toora is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (95.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Toora?

Across postcode 3962, 102 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (40), property (29), drug offences (9). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What public transport options are in Toora?

1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Toora centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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