Tooradin is a small, character-filled township on the northern shore of Western Port Bay, around 57 kilometres south-east of Melbourne and straddling the City of Casey and Shire of Cardinia. Retaining much of its historic fishing village charm, it offers a quieter, semi-rural and coastal lifestyle for buyers wanting space, water views and a genuine sense of community well away from the busier growth suburbs closer to the city.
The Tooradin Foreshore Reserve is the heart of the town, with a boat ramp popular with anglers chasing King George whiting, gummy shark and snapper, along with a jetty, a boardwalk over the surrounding mangrove wetlands, a playground, picnic areas and a local cafe. The historic Fishermans Cottage now operates as a small museum celebrating the town's fishing heritage, and Tooradin Airfield nearby is a popular spot for light aircraft enthusiasts. The town is also a well-known stopping point for travellers heading to Phillip Island via the South Gippsland Highway.
Tooradin's former railway line closed in 1993, so residents rely on the South Gippsland Highway for road access, with a limited weekday bus service connecting to Cranbourne. This makes it best suited to those who value a rural, waterside lifestyle over rail commuting. At the 2021 Census, Tooradin had a population of around 1,722 people, reflecting its status as one of the smallest and most tightly held communities in the Casey/Cardinia corridor. For a genuine lifestyle change without leaving the region, Tooradin is a rare find.
Listings in Tooradin
6 Bedrooms on 1,010m² in the Heart of Tooradin
12 Bakewell Street TOORADIN
Check its main road location
124 SOUTH GIPPSLAND HIGHWAY TOORADIN