Trivia

While not a strong swimmer, Phoebe worked hard to improve her abilities during pre-production of H2O: Just Add Water in preparation for the role of Mermaid Cleo.

Friend of Claire Holt.

Was in a relationship with her past The Vampire Diaries (2009) co-star Paul Wesley from September 2013 to July 2017.

In 2012 Tonkin opened a website about health with friend Teresa Palmer called YourZenLife.

She is close friends with Margot Robbie.

In January 2011, Tonkin moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting.

When she was age 4, Tonkin attended several dance courses, classical ballet, hip hop, contemporary dance and tap dance.

Her favorite movie is The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) and she has said her dream is to work with Wes Anderson.

At the age of 12, she began courses at the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) at the Wharf Theatre.

She graduated from Queenwood for Girls in Balmoral, New South Wales Balmoral.

Attended Queenwood School in Balmoral, known for its excellent drama department, and supplemented her education with private drama classes. Each year she took part in the school's Shakespeare festival, ultimately winning the 2005 state final in A Midsummer Night's Dream. She also took part in all of the school plays including Antigone, White Crane and Venetian Twins.

Began various dance classes at age 4; including classical ballet, tap, hip-hop, and contemporary.

From age 12 began completing various courses at the Australian Theatre for Young People; including Shakespeare, Script to Stage, Clowning Around and Musical Theatre.

Filming new h20 just add water (2008)

Vancouver, Canada: Filming The Secret Circle. (September 2011)

On October 29, 2024, Tonkin announced her engagement to new partner Bernard Lagrange.