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Toolamba West VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Toolamba West, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Toolamba West VIC is 110 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Toolamba West is $1,042 per week ($54,184 per year). Median rent in Toolamba West is $200 per week ($867 per month). Toolamba West has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Toolamba West has a population density of 6.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Toolamba West is $1,647.

There were 2 recorded offences in Toolamba West in 2025-25, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Toolamba West Population

residents (Census 2021)

Toolamba West Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,042/wk

$54,184 per year

#970 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

35years

3 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,647/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Toolamba West Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (57) Female 46.2% (49)

Population Density

6.6

people per km²

110 people · 16.6 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,416

Family income/wk

Toolamba West Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Toolamba West Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

41.2% 14 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

58.8% 20 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Toolamba West Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Toolamba West Religion

No Religion

60.0%

Catholic

15.8%

Anglican

13.7%

Uniting Church

6.3%

Not stated

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Toolamba West Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Toolamba West Employment

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Employed full-time

59.7% 40 people

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Employed part-time

23.9% 16 people

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Not in labour force

16.4% 11 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Toolamba West Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

30.2%

Bachelor Degree

25.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Toolamba West Occupation

Managers

29.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.8%

Professionals

16.7%

Clerical & Administrative

14.6%

Labourers

12.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Toolamba West Field of Study

Engineering

24.4%

Management & Commerce

22.2%

Education

13.3%

Agriculture & Environment

13.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.1%

Society & Culture

8.9%

Health

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Toolamba West Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Toolamba West Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk

21.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

36.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

21.1%

$4,000+/wk

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Toolamba West Marital Status

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Married

59.3% 48

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Separated

4.9% 4

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Divorced

4.9% 4

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Never married

30.9% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Toolamba West Ancestry

English

40.9%

Australian

32.1%

Irish

12.4%

Scottish

5.8%

German

3.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.9%

Dutch

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Toolamba West School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

31.3%

Primary — Government

25.0%

Vocational Education

25.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Toolamba West Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.1% 4

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No need for assistance

97.9% 190

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Toolamba West Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.7% 15

—

Not a volunteer

80.3% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Toolamba West Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

16.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

44.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Toolamba West How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.2%

Did not go to work

20.7%

Walked only

6.9%

Car (passenger)

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Toolamba West Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.5%

2 vehicles

25.6%

3 vehicles

41.0%

4+ vehicles

12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Toolamba West Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

9.8%

3 bedrooms

43.9%

4 bedrooms

29.3%

5 bedrooms

17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Toolamba West Population Mobility

8.7%

moved in the last year

26.2%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

80.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Toolamba West Indigenous Population

3.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

189

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Toolamba West Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Toolamba West Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

6.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

16.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

16.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Toolamba West Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.5%

Couple — no children

26.4%

One parent — children under 15

12.1%

Couple — no children under 15

11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Toolamba West Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.7% 11

—

Did not provide

85.3% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Toolamba West Children Ever Born

No children

26.3%

2 children

42.1%

3 children

31.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Toolamba West When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Toolamba West Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.7%

5–14 hours

21.0%

15–29 hours

19.8%

30+ hours

13.6%

Did not do domestic work

21.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Toolamba West Household Size

1 person

29.4%

2 persons

41.2%

3 persons

14.7%

4 persons

14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Toolamba West Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Toolamba West Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Toolamba West Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Assault

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Toolamba West Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,156/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Toolamba West

Your weekly income

≈ $9,343/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,956/wk

Rent share 9.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

St Helena

Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $37/wk

Toolamba West vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Coalville

Pop: 55 Income: $1,020/wk

Creswick North

Pop: 55 Income: $1,024/wk Rent: $300/wk

Hazel Park

Pop: 55 Income: $828/wk Rent: $200/wk

Vaughan

Pop: 55 Income: $982/wk Rent: $300/wk

Wool Wool

Pop: 55 Income: $530/wk Rent: $160/wk

Tandarra

Pop: 55 Income: $700/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Toolamba West

What is the population of Toolamba West VIC?

The population of Toolamba West VIC is 110 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.6 people per km².Toolamba West is ranked #8,678 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Toolamba West?

The median personal income in Toolamba West VIC is $1,042 per week, or $54,184 per year.The median household income is $2,156 per week.Family income is $2,416 per week.Toolamba West is ranked #970 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Toolamba West?

Median rent in Toolamba West VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 9.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Toolamba West ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Toolamba West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Toolamba West VIC is $1,647. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Toolamba West?

The median age in Toolamba West VIC is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Toolamba West a good suburb to live in?

Toolamba West is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 110.The median income is $1,042/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22535. All dollar figures in AUD.