Toolleen is a rural locality in Victoria, 156 km from Melbourne CBD, around 1 hour 55 minutes by car. Population is 221; the median age is 46 and the median household income is $74,360 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the middle range nationally. Population grew 21.4% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $260 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,517. The area shows high crime risk and no recorded flood exposure. Walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 221. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataThe median house sale price in Toolleen sits at $1.01 million, broadly flat year-on-year. That said, only four sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level.
$1,007,500
Based on only 4 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 202593 Unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 32% of its income on the median rent in postcode 3551.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Toolleen safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Toolleen sits in the high band, with 12 incidents recorded in 2026 — up roughly 200% on the prior year.
12 offences
200.0% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20255 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 3 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Walkability
Toolleen is very car-dependent on foot — at 8/100, nearly all errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Toolleen.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 98
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Campaspe: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Toolleen is home to 221 residents, with a median age of 46, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $74,000 a year, with unemployment at 3.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
221
Median Age
46
Median Household Income
$74,360/yr
Census Median Rent
$260/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg Household Size
2.4
Median Personal Income
$36,244/yr
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
29.5%
Total Dwellings
78
Owner-Occupier Rate
91.2%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
18.2%
Mortgage Stress
24.5%
Work From Home
32.1%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 72.4%
- English Spoken at Home
- 80.1%
- Employment Rate
- 52%
- Completed Year 12
- 28.5%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,035 a year through Campaspe based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 86%
- Parks and recreation 13%
- Zones under 1% 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Campaspe
In the year to August 2026, 264 new dwellings were approved across Campaspe. That mix is 259 houses and 5 units. Approvals are up 63.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Taungurung Land and Waters Council Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2009).
Registered Aboriginal Parties are appointed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage for their area. They are the body to contact about cultural heritage here.
Climate & Setting
from Redesdale, 35.9 kmModerate rainfall — hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 190 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 553 mm
- 72 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 29.6°C
- 18 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 3.1°C
- 23 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 3551, 189 of 33,479 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.2% (723 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.7%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3551, 8,119 rooftop-solar systems totalling 54.3 MW have been installed since 2001, against 12,599 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 665 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
63 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3551 in 2025-26, rank 21 of 298 Victorian postcodes. The most was 289, in 2009-10.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Mortgage repayments
8 mortgage brokers are registered in postcode 3551.
Land transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with State Revenue Office Victoria
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with State Revenue Office Victoria.
At $1,007,500 this is $257,500 above the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with State Revenue Office Victoria.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Sam Birrell The Nationals
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sam Birrell | 35.6% | 64.4% | +35.6 |
| 2022 | Sam Birrell | 32.9% | 67.2% | -2.9 |
| 2019 | Damian Drum | 30.0% | 70.0% | -2.5 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Annabelle Cleeland The Nationals
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Annabelle Cleeland NP | 59.9% | 40.1% | 59.9% |
| 2018 | Steph Ryan NP | 59.0% | 34.6% | 65.4% |
| 2014 | Steph Ryan NP | 64.5% | 35.5% | 64.5% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
Looking at a specific address in Toolleen?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 221 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about Toolleen
Is Toolleen a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Toolleen is high (70/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Toolleen?
Toolleen has a low recorded bushfire history (39/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). No mapped flood overlay applies. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Toolleen?
Toolleen, VIC had a population of 221 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Toolleen, VIC?
The postcode for Toolleen, VIC is 3551.
How far is Toolleen from Melbourne?
Toolleen is 156 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 114 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Toolleen?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Toolleen was $74,360 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Toolleen?
There are too few current rental listings in Toolleen for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $260, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Toolleen?
The median age of residents in Toolleen was 46 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Toolleen at risk of bushfire?
Toolleen has a low recorded bushfire history (39/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
Is Toolleen walkable?
Toolleen scores 8/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Toolleen?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Toolleen, Redesdale (35.9 km away), summer days average 29.6°C, winter nights 3.1°C, 553 mm of rain a year over 72 rainy days, and 18 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Toolleen?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Toolleen belong to?
Toolleen sits within the Campaspe local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Toolleen?
The average residential rates bill through Campaspe is $2,035 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Toolleen?
Across Campaspe, 264 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 63.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Toolleen in?
Toolleen sits within the federal Division of Nicholls, currently held by Sam Birrell (The Nationals).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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