KooyongVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3144 · Stonnington
Daily life in Kooyong is likely to be comfortable and convenient, with a significant portion of the population working from home (43.2%), which is much higher than the Victorian average of 25.7%. Commuting is less common, with only 35.6% driving to work and 5.1% using public transport. The suburb has a strong professional presence, with 41.1% of the workforce employed as professionals. The community feel is likely to be close-knit, with a high percentage of family households (70.7%) and a significant number of couple-with-children families (44.4%).
Sales · 12 months to August 2026
What property sold for in Kooyong
We have no recorded sales in Kooyong over the last twelve months. We do not estimate prices from a handful of sales. Earlier years are below.
Since 2022
How prices have moved
- Units
Dashed lines and hollow points are part years — incomplete, so a dip may only mean fewer sales have happened yet. A break in a line is a year with no published figure, not a fall to zero.
| Year | Units |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.10m |
| 2022 | $1.01m |
The read
What living here is actually like
Kooyong is a small, affluent suburb with a population of 841 residents. The median age is 44, which is higher than the Victorian average of 38, indicating a more mature community. The suburb has a balanced gender distribution with 51.4% males and 48.6% females. The area is characterized by a high level of education, with 58.4% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the Victorian average of 29.2%. Kooyong's residents are predominantly Australian-born (76.4%), with a smaller proportion of overseas-born individuals (23.6%) compared to the state average of 35.0%.
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
Kooyong · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Professionals | 85 |
| Families | 75 |
| Investors | 70 |
| Retirees | 65 |
| First home buyers | 55 |
Why professionals score highest
The signals doing the work
- High percentage of professionals at 41.1%
- Significant work-from-home culture at 43.2%
- High median personal income of $1,428 weekly
- Proximity to key industries like finance and legal services
Against the state
How Kooyong differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 42.4% |
| Separate houses | 43.7% |
| Townhouses | 14.1% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 43.2% |
| Drove a car | 35.6% |
| Public transport | 5.1% |
| Car passenger | 1.8% |
Costs 2021 Census
Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- Highly educated population - 58.4% hold bachelor degrees (vs VIC 29.2%)
- High median household income - $3,218 weekly (vs VIC $1,759)
- Significant work-from-home culture - 43.2% (vs VIC 25.7%)
- Predominantly owner-occupied housing - 73.6% owned outright or with mortgage
- Low unemployment rate - 4.8% (vs VIC 5.0%)
Things to be aware of
- Higher property prices may challenge first-home buyers
- Limited public transport usage at 5.1%
- High median monthly mortgage of $3,425
- Lower proportion of separate houses at 43.7% (vs VIC 73.4%)
- Relatively small population size may limit local amenities
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Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Demographic figures from the Census of Population and Housing © Australian Bureau of Statistics, used under Creative Commons Attribution.
Cadastral and boundary data contains information © State of Victoria (Vicmap), licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.