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Overview

Tootgarook is a coastal suburb on the Mornington Peninsula, situated 62 km south of Melbourne’s Central Business District within the Shire of Mornington Peninsula. At the 2021 census it recorded 3,178 residents and lies in Boonwurrung Country, giving the area a strong sense of cultural heritage. The suburb is dominated by the 300‑hectare Tootgarook Wetland, a privately‑owned sanctuary that supports many rare and endangered plant and animal species.

Families benefit from Tootgarook Primary School, which currently enrols 203 students, and the neighbourhood’s close proximity to the nearby town of Rye for additional services. Modern development began in the mid‑1950s, marked by the opening of a post office in 1956 that operated until 1987, signalling growing residential amenities. Easy access to the Peninsula’s road network connects residents to Melbourne and surrounding coastal towns, supporting a relaxed yet well‑linked lifestyle.