Median house price
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VIC · Murrindindi Council
Toolangi, 3777
Est. population · Jun 2025
483
Growth (1 yr)
+1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.5%
Median age
48
Median income
$1,611/wk
Employment rate
60.8%
Languages at home
3.3%non-English
Most common: Afrikaans
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Toolangi is a quieter smaller community in Murrindindi Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Property prices run toward the upper end of the local market.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Desirability lands below average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Toolangi snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
483
+1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
14.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#191
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
34th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
70th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
46th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 35.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4605th in Australia
- State rank
- 892nd in VIC
- Peer rank
- #191 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #415 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
483(June 2025)
+1.1% annual · +4.5% over 5 years · 70th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.1%
- 5-year growth
- +4.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +5
- Change in 5 years
- +21
- Growth rank in VIC
- 70th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~500), extrapolated at +1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 366
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,611
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 21 of 143
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 60.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 126 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 18
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 11
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 37.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 183 residents
- State safety percentile
- 34.3th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +200%
Most common offence types
- A231 Fv Common Assault2
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft3
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle3
- B49 Other Theft3
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order3
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 999
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 46th
School list
- Toolangi Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 999 · 46th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 15 students · Top SEA quarter 3%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.73
Other(1)
- Sylvia Falls Scenic ReserveNature Reserve
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Sylvia Falls Scenic ReserveNature reserve
- Toolangi Cricket GroundsPark
- Toolangi Streamside ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Healesville & District Hospital (14.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 13
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 26.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 197 mm · ~25 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 228 mm · ~28 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 261 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 304 mm · ~38 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
15 planning-related records
2021· 5 proposals
September 2021
- Removal of Native Vegetation Removal of one tree1717 HEALESVILLE-KINGLAKE ROAD TOOLANGI 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding467 OLD TOOLANGI-DIXONS CREEK ROAD TOOLANGI 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Farm Building Development of the land for the purpose of a farm shed25 PHILLIPS ROAD TOOLANGI 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Place of Assembly/Worship Use and development of land for a Place of Assembly (Events and Weddings for 80 patrons)287 SMITHS ROAD TOOLANGI 3777In progress
January 2021
- Farm Building Development of land for an agricultural shed2099 Healesville-Kinglake RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 10 proposals
October 2020
- Single Dwelling Construction of a single dwelling20 Cherrys LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Single Dwelling Development of land for a dwelling20 Cherrys LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Construction of a domestic outbuilding2099 Healesville-Kinglake RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Agriculture Development of land for an agricultural shed1115 Myers Creek RoadWithdrawn
August 2020
- Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of land for an outbuilding1944 Healesville-Kinglake RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Construction of a Staff amenities building1141 Myers Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Single Dwelling Development of the land for a dwelling and outbuilding17 Cherrys LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- Single Dwelling Development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling and domestic outbuilding23 Cherrys LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2020
- Farm Building Construction of a farm shed148 Cherrys LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Dwelling (Alts & Adds) Development of the land for the purpose of extension to existing dwelling1336 Myers Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Indi
- Member of Parliament
- Helen HAINES (Independent)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 120,774
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -1.4 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 56.7%Labor 43.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 29.7 km away).
Coalition 49.4%Labor 50.6%
7.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- ToolangiLabor 53.4% · Coalition 46.6% TPP (2025)3.9 km away
- GlenburnLabor 32.5% · Coalition 67.5% TPP (2025)13.3 km away
- KinglakeLabor 57.1% · Coalition 42.9% TPP (2025)13.6 km away
- NarbethongLabor 35.3% · Coalition 64.7% TPP (2025)13.6 km away
- MarysvilleLabor 45.5% · Coalition 54.5% TPP (2025)21.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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