sed: ‘2026-03-15’ name: OpenStreetMap url: https://www.openstreetmap.org/ suburb: toorak tags:
- retirees
- retirement
- healthcare
- toorak title: Is Toorak Good for Retirees? (2026) — Healthcare, Parks & Lifestyle vertical: lifestyle
Retiree’s Guide to Toorak (2026)
Retiree Score: 7/10
Retirement is about proximity — to your GP, your daily walk, your morning coffee, your community. Here is exactly what Toorak offers across the categories that matter most.
| Factor | Toorak | What Retirees Need |
|---|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 2 | 3+ for comfort |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 1+ essential |
| Parks & green space | 13 | 5+ ideal |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2+ for choice |
| Cafes | 5 | Daily routine |
| Places of worship | 0 | Community |
| Gyms/fitness | 5 | Active lifestyle |
Healthcare Access
Toorak has 2 medical facilities — limited options — you may need to travel for some appointments.
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Kirstin Charlesworth | — | — |
| Toorak Medical Centre | 100 Mathoura Road | +61 3 9826 0466 |
Daily Walking & Green Space
Toorak has 13 parks and reserves — enough variety for a daily walking routine.
Your walking options:
- Orrong Park
- Como Park
- Sir Zelman Cowen Park
- Winifred Crescent Reserve
- Fairbairn Reserve
- Kooyong Gardens
- Kevin Bartlett Reserve
- Loys Paddock
- Como Park North
- Thomas Oval
- Plus 3 more parks and reserves
Daily Shopping & Errands
1 supermarkets in Toorak:
- Woolworths
Morning Coffee & Social
5 cafes give Toorak a smaller cafe scene — but every regular gets known quickly.
Cafes for your morning routine:
- Nom Nom’s — 487 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong
- Ionsky’s Bakehouse Cafe
- Kanteen
- The Stables of Como Cafe
- Yuca Melbourne
Staying Active
5 gyms and fitness centres:
- Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
- Orrong Romanis Recreation Centre
- Harvey Nicholson Tennis Courts
- Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club
The Verdict
Excellent for retirees. Strong healthcare, abundant green space, daily essentials all walkable, and an active community. Toorak ticks every box.
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency | 000 |
| Nurse-on-Call | 1300 606 024 |
| 13SICK (home doctor) | 137425 |
| My Aged Care | 1800 200 422 |
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- **OpenStreetMap C
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