Suburb · VIC · 2026 data

Toora, VIC

In 2026, police recorded 75 offences in Toora, or 105.2 per 1,000 residents. That is 1.37× the VIC rate.

713 residents · estimated 51.8 km² -9.6% vs 2025
Crime rank within VIC
85 out of 100
Very high crime

Higher weighted crime rate than 85% of 911 ranked VIC suburbs (2026).

Violent
95
Property
76

Higher = more crime. Severity-weighted rate per resident · method v2026.07

All offences
75
2026 · ▼ -9.6%
Crimes / 1,000
105.2
VIC avg 76.5
Violent / 1,000
25.2
18 offences · avg 11.8
Property / 1,000
51.9
37 offences · avg 44.0
Harm-focused / 1,000
82.8
excl. justice & regulatory · avg 63.7
Violent crime, roughly
1 in 40residents per year
VIC: 1 in 85
Property crime, roughly
1 in 19residents per year
VIC: 1 in 23

By crime type, 2026

Toora VIC average Line = 2021–2026

Rates per 1,000 residents. ×-values compare with the state rate for the same offence type.

Crimes against the person

25.3 / 1,000 VIC 11.8 · National 11.8
Assault and related offences
21.04
3.3×
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour
2.81
1.6×
Other crimes against the person
1.40
4.4×

Property & deception

51.9 / 1,000 VIC 44.0 · National 44.0
Property damage
19.64
3.4×
Theft
18.23
0.6×
Burglary/Break and enter
7.01
1.3×
Deception
7.01
1.8×

Drug offences

1.4 / 1,000 VIC 4.1 · National 4.1
Cultivate or manufacture drugs
1.40
5.0×

Public order & weapons

4.2 / 1,000 VIC 3.8 · National 3.8
Weapons and explosives offences
4.21
1.9×

Justice procedures

21.0 / 1,000 VIC 12.6 · National 12.6 administrative
Breaches of orders
18.23
1.7×
Justice procedures
2.81
1.6×

Traffic, regulatory & other

1.4 / 1,000 VIC 0.2 · National 0.2 administrative
Miscellaneous offences
1.40
28.0×
View as table
GroupOffence typeCountPer 1,000VIC per 1,000
Crimes against the personAssault and related offences1521.046.44
Crimes against the personStalking, harassment and threatening behaviour22.811.80
Crimes against the personOther crimes against the person11.400.32
Property & deceptionProperty damage1419.645.83
Property & deceptionTheft1318.2328.52
Property & deceptionBurglary/Break and enter57.015.24
Property & deceptionDeception57.014.00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugs11.400.28
Public order & weaponsWeapons and explosives offences34.212.17
Justice proceduresBreaches of orders1318.2310.81
Justice proceduresJustice procedures22.811.81
Traffic, regulatory & otherMiscellaneous offences11.400.05

Trend

TotalViolentPropertydashed = projection
044882021202220232024202520262027

Recorded offences per year. Projection is a simple linear trend, not a forecast of individual risk.

Vs state & national

per 1,000 residents
TooraState
All offences
Toora
105.2
State
76.5
Violent
Toora
25.2
State
11.8
Property
Toora
51.9
State
44.0

Nearby suburbs

  1. Agnes0.0 km not ranked compare
  2. Toora North0.0 km not ranked compare
  3. Woorarra East0.0 km not ranked compare
  4. Wonyip0.0 km not ranked compare
  5. Binginwarri7.3 km not ranked compare
  6. Welshpool7.3 km 53 compare
  7. Hazel Park7.3 km not ranked compare
  8. Grand Ridge7.5 km not ranked compare

Housing, rent and growth

Housing & rent

ABS Census 2021

Median rent is 25% of median household income. Below the 30% stress benchmark

MeasureValuevs other VIC suburbs
Median rent$230/week higher than 39%
Median household income$935/week higher than 8%
Rent as a share of income25% higher than 88%
Median mortgage repayment$1,000/month higher than 17%
Homes that are rented19% higher than 71%
Owned outright51% higher than 70%
Social housing2% higher than 86%
Average household size2.1 people higher than 16%

2021 Census figures: rents and incomes have risen since, so compare suburbs rather than reading today's prices. The rent share uses the median rent and the median income of all households (owners included), so it is a guide, not the share any one renter pays. The 30% benchmark is a common convention.

Growth & new homes

ABS Regional Population · Building Approvals
MeasureValuevs other VIC areas
Population growth, 5 years
2020–2025
+3.7% higher than 62%
Population growth, last year
2024–2025
+0.6% higher than 40%
New homes approved, 12 months
12 months to Aug 2026
57 higher than 57%
New homes approved per 1,000 residents
12 months to Aug 2026
5.9 higher than 67%

ABS publishes these for larger areas: figures are for “Foster”, which contains this suburb. Approvals are dwellings approved, not yet built. Growth and new supply are change indicators, not a price forecast.

Common questions about Toora

Is Toora a high-crime area?

Toora falls in the “very high crime” band: Higher weighted crime rate than 85% of 911 ranked VIC suburbs (2026). Rankings use a severity-weighted rate per resident, so serious offences count more than minor ones.

What is the crime rate in Toora?

In 2026, 75 offences were recorded in Toora, or 105.2 per 1,000 residents. That is 1.4× the VIC rate of 76.5.

What are the chances of being a victim of crime in Toora?

Based on 2026 recorded offences per resident, roughly 1 in 40 for violent crime and 1 in 19 for property crime. Recorded crime includes offences against visitors and businesses, so this overstates risk for residents.

Where does this data come from?

Official recorded-crime statistics published by state police and crime statistics agencies, divided by 2021 Census or ABS population estimates. See the methodology page for details.

Data notes

  • Population is estimated (medium confidence) from the ABS 2021 Census.
  • Recorded crime counts offences reported to or detected by police where they occurred. That includes offences against visitors and businesses, so busy centres score higher than their resident risk.
  • States classify offences differently, so ranks compare areas within the same state.