Kooyong VIC, 3144
Kooyong Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Have you got your eye on a property in Kooyong, VIC 3144? It's vital to know if the suburb is suitable for you (and your family?). The Homes.com.au suburb profile informs you with unique data about Kooyong house prices, demographics & market trends so that we can allow you to make informed decisions about your next property move.
If you are making a move to Kooyong, continue reading for a brief historical overview to learn more about the amazing lifestyle and what makes this suburb so popular.
Overview Just 7 kilometres south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, Kooyong is an inner suburb governed by the City of Stonnington local government area. Its neighbour suburbs are Toorak, Hawthorn, Malvern, and Malvern. According to the 2016 census, it had a population of 817.
Living in Kooyong Kooyong is the second most expensive suburb in Melbourne. As such, it is known for its exclusivity and prestige. Its stately homes are elegantly placed on quiet, tree-lined roads.
Kooyong has an upscale and lively shopping strip along Glenferrie Road. It also has many artisanal shops and reputable restaurants. There is also no lack of medical service providers within the vicinity.
The suburb is also close to the prestigious Scotch College and St. Kevins College. It houses the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, the original home of the Australian Open.
Kooyong is linked to the rail network via the Kooyong railway station. The suburb is also served by tram route 16.
History of Kooyong The suburb was named after the Kooyong Koot Creek, the original name of Gardiners Creek. Robert Hoddle first surveyed the area in 1837. "Kooyong" is an Aboriginal word meaning camp or place of rest. The suburb's first post office opened in 1912.
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