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Toolleen VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Toolleen VIC is 221 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Toolleen is $697 per week ($36,244 per year). Median rent in Toolleen is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Toolleen has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Toolleen has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Toolleen is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Toolleen is $1,517.

There were 15 recorded offences in Toolleen in 2025-25, a rate of 68 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (7 offences).

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Toolleen Population

residents (Census 2021)

Toolleen Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$697/wk

$36,244 per year

#5539 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

#5884 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: —

Toolleen Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (114) Female 48.6% (108)

Population Density

1.4

people per km²

221 people · 158.0 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$1,781

Family income/wk

Toolleen 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Toolleen Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.6% 32 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.4% 30 dwellings

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

Toolleen Country of Birth

Australia

93.3%

England

6.7%

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

Toolleen Religion

No Religion

43.8%

Catholic

22.1%

Not stated

17.8%

Anglican

7.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.9%

Uniting Church

2.4%

Church Christ

1.9%

Baptist

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Toolleen Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.1%

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

Toolleen Employment

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Employed full-time

40.4% 57 people

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Employed part-time

22.7% 32 people

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Not in labour force

36.9% 52 people

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

Toolleen Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

63.1%

Bachelor Degree

12.3%

Postgraduate Degree

10.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

9.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.6%

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

Toolleen Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

27.4%

Professionals

25.8%

Community & Personal Service

12.9%

Managers

12.9%

Clerical & Administrative

8.1%

Labourers

8.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.8%

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

Toolleen Field of Study

Engineering

26.9%

Society & Culture

17.3%

Agriculture & Environment

13.5%

Architecture & Building

13.5%

Health

9.6%

Management & Commerce

7.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.8%

Education

5.8%

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

Toolleen Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Toolleen Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

5.5%

$400-$499/wk

7.3%

$800-$999/wk

14.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.1%

$4,000+/wk

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Toolleen Marital Status

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Married

54.3% 95

↔️

Separated

5.1% 9

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Divorced

12.0% 21

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Widowed

3.4% 6

👤

Never married

25.1% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Toolleen Ancestry

Australian

34.8%

English

31.2%

Irish

11.9%

Scottish

8.7%

Italian

3.6%

Welsh

2.4%

German

1.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.2%

Chinese

1.2%

Greek

1.2%

Maltese

1.2%

Other

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Toolleen School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

29.4%

Secondary — Government

26.5%

Primary — Government

20.6%

Pre-school

11.8%

Secondary — Catholic

11.8%

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

Toolleen Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.4% 9

✅

No need for assistance

97.6% 360

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

Toolleen Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

10.6% 15

—

Not a volunteer

89.4% 127

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Toolleen Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

20.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

32.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Toolleen How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.7%

Did not go to work

13.6%

Walked only

9.1%

Car (passenger)

4.5%

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

Toolleen Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.5%

2 vehicles

42.7%

3 vehicles

18.3%

4+ vehicles

19.5%

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

Toolleen Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.7%

2 bedrooms

23.3%

3 bedrooms

41.1%

4 bedrooms

20.0%

5 bedrooms

8.9%

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

Toolleen Population Mobility

15.8%

moved in the last year

35.1%

moved in the last 5 years

5.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Toolleen Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

364

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Toolleen Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

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

Toolleen Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.3%

$1-$149/wk

7.4%

$150-$299/wk

3.7%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.6%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

13.0%

$800-$999/wk

13.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

14.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.7%

$3,500+/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Toolleen Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.6%

Couple — no children

41.4%

Couple — no children under 15

9.6%

One parent — children under 15

2.5%

One parent — no children under 15

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Toolleen Military Service

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Previously served

2.0% 3

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Never served

98.0% 144

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Toolleen Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

8.3% 12

—

Did not provide

91.7% 133

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Toolleen Children Ever Born

No children

30.4%

2 children

23.2%

3 children

16.1%

4 children

21.4%

5+ children

8.9%

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

Toolleen When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2001–2010

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

Toolleen Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.7%

5–14 hours

25.3%

15–29 hours

13.3%

30+ hours

20.0%

Did not do domestic work

22.7%

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

Toolleen Household Size

1 person

25.9%

2 persons

45.9%

3 persons

12.9%

4 persons

8.2%

5 persons

3.5%

6+ persons

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Toolleen Where Residents Moved From

Same address

154

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Toolleen Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.6%

Step family — no other children

17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Toolleen Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 15 total

Theft

Assault

Justice Procedures

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Toolleen Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,430/wk

Median Rent $260/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.2%

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

If you earn X in Toolleen

Your weekly income

≈ $6,197/month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $1,170/wk

Rent share 18.2%

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Income: $658/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $633/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $681/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $10/wk

Toolleen vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Acheron

Pop: 146 Income: $783/wk Rent: $271/wk

Airly

Pop: 160 Income: $768/wk Rent: $330/wk

Alberton (Vic.)

Pop: 297 Income: $488/wk Rent: $255/wk

Allans Flat

Pop: 297 Income: $933/wk Rent: $340/wk

Allendale

Pop: 185 Income: $784/wk Rent: $187/wk

Allestree

Pop: 168 Income: $624/wk Rent: $263/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Toolleen

What is the population of Toolleen VIC?

The population of Toolleen VIC is 221 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².Toolleen is ranked #6,696 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Toolleen?

The median personal income in Toolleen VIC is $697 per week, or $36,244 per year.The median household income is $1,430 per week.Family income is $1,781 per week.Toolleen is ranked #5,539 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Toolleen?

Median rent in Toolleen VIC is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 18.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Toolleen ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Toolleen?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Toolleen VIC is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Toolleen?

The median age in Toolleen VIC is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Toolleen a good suburb to live in?

Toolleen is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 221.The median income is $697/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.2% 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: 22538. All dollar figures in AUD.