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| Locality | Toorak Gardens |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Burnside |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.93328 |
| Longitude | 138.63752 |
| Population | 2,611 |
| Density | 2352.3 /km² |
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Elevation | 81 m |
| Postcode | 5065 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 3 km east |
Toorak Gardens is a locality in the City Of Burnside local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,611. The locality covers an area of 1.1 km², giving a population density of about 2352.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 81 m above sea level. It lies approximately 3 km east of Adelaide. Toorak Gardens is located at 34.9333°S, 138.6375°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5065.
Toorak Gardens unfolds as a verdant, undulating residential precinct, a carefully curated mosaic of leafy streets and established homes. It lies 3.5 km east-south-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 104°T), and is situated 6.9 km south-east of Prospect. The terrain here is gently sloped, a subtle rise from the surrounding Adelaide plains, allowing for sweeping views of the city and the distant Gulf St Vincent on clearer days. Mature trees, a mix of native eucalypts and introduced species like plane trees and ornamental pears, form a dense canopy that softens the summer sun and paints the pavements with shifting patterns of light and shade. The air, particularly in the early mornings, carries a clean, cool scent, a testament to the abundant greenery that defines the suburb's character, a quiet exhale after the city's daily hum.
Historically, Toorak Gardens emerged from the subdivision of larger estates in the early to mid-20th century, a deliberate effort to create a desirable, spacious residential environment for Adelaide’s growing professional class. This legacy is evident in the substantial allotments and the architectural styles that range from Federation bungalows to mid-century modern homes, each contributing to a sense of enduring quality. The local economy is primarily driven by its residential nature, with residents commuting to the Adelaide CBD or engaging in professional services and retail within the broader metropolitan area. A distinctive feature is the commitment to preserving green spaces, with numerous small parks and reserves interspersed throughout, fostering a strong sense of community and providing pockets of natural respite, a quiet echo of the land's pastoral past before urbanisation.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Toorak Gardens, South Australia. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Toorak Gardens, in the City Of Burnside local government area.
Detailed location data for Toorak Gardens includes the postcode (5065), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Burnside), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Toorak Gardens is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |