Toolong VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Toolong VIC is 88 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Toolong is $818 per week ($42,536 per year). Median rent in Toolong is $150 per week ($650 per month). Toolong has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Toolong has a population density of 2.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Toolong is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Toolong is $1,517.

There were 1 recorded offences in Toolong in 2025-25, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Toolong Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Toolong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$818/wk
$42,536 per year
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Toolong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.8% (48) Female 44.2% (38)

Population Density

2.7
people per km²
88 people · 32.6 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,143
Family income/wk

Toolong Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Toolong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
40.7% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
59.3% 16 dwellings

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

Toolong Country of Birth

Australia
92.9%
England
7.1%

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

Toolong Religion

No Religion
46.7%
Catholic
30.0%
Baptist
6.7%
Not stated
5.6%
Anglican
4.4%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
3.3%
Other Religions Tot
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Toolong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.7%

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

Toolong Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 36 people
Employed part-time
20.8% 15 people
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Not in labour force
29.2% 21 people

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

Toolong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
31.3%
Bachelor Degree
29.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
10.4%
Postgraduate Degree
8.3%

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

Toolong Occupation

Community & Personal Service
26.7%
Professionals
23.3%
Managers
20.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.0%
Clerical & Administrative
10.0%
Labourers
10.0%

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

Toolong Field of Study

Society & Culture
25.9%
Agriculture & Environment
22.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
18.5%
Architecture & Building
11.1%
Health
11.1%
Education
11.1%

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

Toolong Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Toolong Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
18.2%
$500-$649/wk
31.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
18.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Toolong Marital Status

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Married
62.9% 44
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Divorced
5.7% 4
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Widowed
7.1% 5
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Never married
24.3% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Toolong Ancestry

Australian
32.5%
English
30.1%
Irish
14.6%
Scottish
13.0%
Dutch
4.1%
Italian
3.3%
New Zealander
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Toolong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
55.6%
Primary — Catholic
22.2%
Secondary — Catholic
22.2%

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

Toolong Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.3% 7
No need for assistance
95.7% 155

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

Toolong Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.6% 16
Not a volunteer
75.4% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Toolong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
44.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Toolong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
85.2%
Did not go to work
14.8%

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

Toolong Car Ownership

1 vehicle
15.6%
2 vehicles
71.9%
3 vehicles
12.5%

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

Toolong Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Toolong Population Mobility

19.3%
moved in the last year
43.8%
moved in the last 5 years
2.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
71.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Toolong Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
158
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Toolong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
5
Arthritis
4
Cancer
4
Heart disease
4

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

Toolong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.2%
$400-$499/wk
12.1%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$650-$799/wk
5.2%
$800-$999/wk
20.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
17.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Toolong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
47.9%
Couple — no children
36.6%
Couple — no children under 15
15.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Toolong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
21.2% 14
Did not provide
78.8% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Toolong Children Ever Born

No children
33.3%
2 children
66.7%

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

Toolong When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3
2001–2010
8

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

Toolong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.1%
5–14 hours
33.8%
15–29 hours
14.1%
30+ hours
15.5%
Did not do domestic work
22.5%

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

Toolong Household Size

1 person
18.2%
2 persons
42.4%
3 persons
15.2%
4 persons
24.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Toolong Where Residents Moved From

Same address
67
Moved — same area (SA2)
16
Moved from VIC
4

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

Toolong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Toolong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Toolong Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.2%

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

If you earn X in Toolong

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $1,475/wk
Rent share 9.2%

Toolong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Toolong

What is the population of Toolong VIC?

The population of Toolong VIC is 88 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Toolong?

The median personal income in Toolong VIC is $818 per week, or $42,536 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $2,143 per week.

How much is rent in Toolong?

Median rent in Toolong VIC is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 9.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Toolong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Toolong 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 Toolong?

The median age in Toolong VIC is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Toolong a good suburb to live in?

Toolong is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 88.The median income is $818/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22541. All dollar figures in AUD.