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Toolern Vale VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Toolern Vale VIC is 818 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Toolern Vale is $767 per week ($39,884 per year). Median rent in Toolern Vale is $385 per week ($1,668 per month). Toolern Vale has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Toolern Vale has a population density of 8.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Toolern Vale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Toolern Vale is $2,167.

There were 83 recorded offences in Toolern Vale in 2025-25, a rate of 101 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (22 offences).

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Toolern Vale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Toolern Vale Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$767/wk

$39,884 per year

#4186 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$385/wk

$1,668 per month

#2381 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Toolern Vale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.7% (421) Female 48.3% (394)

Population Density

8.3

people per km²

818 people · 98.0 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,235

Family income/wk

Toolern Vale Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Toolern Vale Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

50.9% 116 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

49.1% 112 dwellings

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

Toolern Vale Country of Birth

Australia

97.2%

England

2.8%

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

Toolern Vale Religion

No Religion

38.4%

Catholic

33.3%

Anglican

11.0%

Not stated

8.0%

Uniting Church

3.5%

Eastern Orthodox

2.8%

Baptist

1.6%

Lutheran

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Toolern Vale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.9%

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

Toolern Vale Languages Spoken at Home

Other

53.1%

Greek

12.5%

Serbian

12.5%

Vietnamese

12.5%

Mandarin

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Toolern Vale Employment

💼

Employed full-time

36.4% 219 people

⏰

Employed part-time

24.3% 146 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.7% 16 people

🏠

Not in labour force

36.6% 220 people

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

Toolern Vale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.8%

Bachelor Degree

23.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.0%

Postgraduate Degree

5.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.9%

Certificate I/II

1.0%

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

Toolern Vale Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.2%

Professionals

21.6%

Managers

14.5%

Clerical & Administrative

12.4%

Community & Personal Service

12.0%

Labourers

7.1%

Sales Workers

5.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.1%

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

Toolern Vale Field of Study

Engineering

25.2%

Management & Commerce

18.4%

Architecture & Building

12.4%

Health

9.6%

Education

8.0%

Society & Culture

7.6%

Agriculture & Environment

6.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.0%

Creative Arts

4.0%

Information Technology

1.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.2%

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

Toolern Vale Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Toolern Vale Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.6%

$1-$149/wk

1.2%

$150-$299/wk

2.0%

$300-$399/wk

1.2%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

1.6%

$650-$799/wk

6.9%

$800-$999/wk

5.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.6%

$4,000+/wk

16.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Toolern Vale Marital Status

💍

Married

53.3% 360

↔️

Separated

3.3% 22

📋

Divorced

6.2% 42

🕊️

Widowed

5.5% 37

👤

Never married

31.7% 214

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Toolern Vale Ancestry

Australian

30.9%

English

29.0%

Irish

9.0%

Maltese

8.1%

Scottish

5.5%

Italian

4.5%

German

4.3%

Other

4.3%

Polish

1.5%

Greek

1.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.0%

Dutch

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Toolern Vale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

19.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.4%

Vocational Education

14.5%

Secondary — Government

11.2%

Secondary — Catholic

11.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.5%

Primary — Catholic

9.2%

Pre-school

7.9%

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

Toolern Vale Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.9% 106

✅

No need for assistance

93.1% 1,424

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

Toolern Vale Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.3% 90

—

Not a volunteer

85.7% 539

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Toolern Vale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.1%

$450-$599/mo

3.0%

$800-$999/mo

5.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Toolern Vale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.7%

Did not go to work

11.4%

Car (passenger)

7.1%

Truck

5.4%

Walked only

2.7%

Other

1.7%

Train

1.0%

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

Toolern Vale Car Ownership

1 vehicle

11.9%

2 vehicles

33.5%

3 vehicles

19.2%

4+ vehicles

35.4%

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

Toolern Vale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.2%

2 bedrooms

4.6%

3 bedrooms

30.9%

4 bedrooms

44.8%

5 bedrooms

11.6%

6+ bedrooms

6.9%

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

Toolern Vale Population Mobility

4.9%

moved in the last year

23.9%

moved in the last 5 years

3.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Toolern Vale Indigenous Population

0.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,542

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Toolern Vale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Toolern Vale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.7%

$1-$149/wk

5.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.8%

$3,500+/wk

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Toolern Vale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.4%

Couple — no children under 15

28.1%

Couple — no children

25.6%

One parent — children under 15

5.2%

One parent — no children under 15

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Toolern Vale Military Service

🏅

Previously served

1.6% 10

👤

Never served

98.4% 624

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Toolern Vale Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.7% 105

—

Did not provide

83.3% 525

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Toolern Vale Children Ever Born

No children

33.7%

1 child

9.3%

2 children

31.5%

3 children

18.5%

4 children

7.0%

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

Toolern Vale When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2016

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

Toolern Vale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.5%

5–14 hours

28.5%

15–29 hours

14.0%

30+ hours

13.9%

Did not do domestic work

22.1%

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

Toolern Vale Household Size

1 person

18.4%

2 persons

33.0%

3 persons

13.0%

4 persons

16.5%

5 persons

11.9%

6+ persons

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Toolern Vale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

721

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Toolern Vale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

95.5%

Step family — no other children

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Toolern Vale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 83 total

Theft

Assault

Weapons

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Justice Procedures

Fraud

Public Order

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Toolern Vale Schools

schools nearby

government

957

avg ICSEA score

155

total students

Toolern Vale and District Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 155 students

957

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Toolern Vale Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,908/wk

Median Rent $385/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.2%

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

If you earn X in Toolern Vale

Your weekly income

≈ $8,268/month

Median rent $385/wk

Left after rent $1,523/wk

Rent share 20.2%

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Toolern Vale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Coimadai

Pop: 409 Income: $794/wk Rent: $320/wk

Nilma

Pop: 410 Income: $736/wk Rent: $270/wk

Omeo

Pop: 411 Income: $674/wk Rent: $225/wk

Kinglake Central

Pop: 413 Income: $653/wk Rent: $330/wk

Arthurs Seat

Pop: 414 Income: $952/wk Rent: $435/wk

Kialla West

Pop: 415 Income: $805/wk Rent: $261/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Toolern Vale

What is the population of Toolern Vale VIC?

The population of Toolern Vale VIC is 818 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.3 people per km².Toolern Vale is ranked #4,264 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Toolern Vale?

The median personal income in Toolern Vale VIC is $767 per week, or $39,884 per year.The median household income is $1,908 per week.Family income is $2,235 per week.Toolern Vale is ranked #4,186 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Toolern Vale?

Median rent in Toolern Vale VIC is $385 per week ($1,668 per month).Rent represents 20.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Toolern Vale ranks #2,381 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Toolern Vale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Toolern Vale VIC is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Toolern Vale?

The median age in Toolern Vale VIC is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Toolern Vale a good suburb to live in?

Toolern Vale is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 818.The median income is $767/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.2% 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: 22537. All dollar figures in AUD.