Mount Alexander Shire Council
Toolleen
Toolleen at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
221
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Toolleen.
Toolleen (3551) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria.
Toolleen has roughly 221 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Toolleen scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Toolleen's population at 221, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
221
Median age
46
Family households
72%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
221
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Toolleen.
Local schools for Toolleen
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Government School Catchment
Axedale Primary School
Colbinabbin Primary School
Heathcote Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Toolleen.
- What is the Toolleen postcode?
- Toolleen is in the 3551 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Toolleen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Toolleen?
- There are 20 schools serving Toolleen on this page, including Axedale Primary School, Colbinabbin Primary School, Holy Rosary School.
- How walkable is Toolleen?
- Toolleen has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Toolleen?
- Toolleen is close to Redcastle, Cornella, Myola East, Ladys Pass, Muskerry East.
- What is the population of Toolleen?
- Toolleen has approximately 221 residents. The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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