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VIC · Melton Council

Toolern Vale, VIC, 3337

Current weather

10.5°CRain showers

92% humidity · 36.3 km/h wind · 13.9° / 9.8° today · 9.5 mm rain

Desirability index

3.4/100

#470 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Toolern Vale is a small locality in the Melton area, home to around 818 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 87 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+38%), roughly 106.4 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
818
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$1,908
Dwelling vacancy
10.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
29 of 288
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
58.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
22 / 4 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
87
Against the person
8
Against property
51
Rate per 1,000 residents
106.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 102 residents
State safety percentile
77.6th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+38.1%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage10
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft8
  • B49 Other Theft15
  • D11 Firearms Offences9
  • E13 Resist Or Hinder Officer5

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
957
  • Toolern Vale and District Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

24 planning-related records

2021· 11 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works by carrying out alterations and extensions to an existing dwelling on the land affected by an Environmental Significance Overlay control.
    198-222 HJORTHS ROAD TOOLERN VALE 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for the purpose of a dwelling and vegetation removal (including native vegetation) on land affected by a Bushfire Management Overlay control.
    435-475 GISBORNE-MELTON ROAD TOOLERN VALE 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Amended plans and permit associated with a permit for earthworks to construct a dam and horse trotting track, by increasing the size of the dam.
    1-95 BURNS LANE TOOLERN VALE 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    273-363 MCCORKELLS ROAD TOOLERN VALE 3337Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Use and development of land for horse husbandry associated with an exi sting dwelling
    233-249 Gisborne-Melton RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land by Buildings and Works for a large shed.
    1335-1359 Holden RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amended plans associated with a permit for Use and Development of the land for a Saleyard and Market in accordance with the endorsed plans
    1241-1247 HOLDEN ROAD TOOLERN VALE 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Melton Christian College - Use and development of a primary school associated business identification signage and removal of native vegetation
    674-740 COBURNS ROAD TOOLERN VALE 3337Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development of a shed ancillary to an existing dwelling. Dwelling Extension
    5 Cornwall Park CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Building and works for construction of a verandah exceeding 3m in heig ht attached to an existing dwelling on the Lot.
    94-116 Andersons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for construction of a shed.
    1917-1965 Diggers Rest-Coimadai RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 13 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Amend plans associated with Development of land by Buildings and Works for a large shed.
    1405-1435 Gisborne-Melton RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Use and development of land for the purposes of a single storey dwelli ng and garage.
    8A CORNWALL PARK COURT TOOLERN VALE 3337In progress

  • September 2020

  • Buildings and works involving the re-alignment of the existing vehicle crossover.
    1498-1502 Diggers Rest-Coimadai RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Agricultural Outbuilding (hay shed)
    801 Melton RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Proposed use and development of the land for the purposes of a solar farm and utility installation, associated infrastructure, earthworks, access and removal of native vegetation.
    1375-1415 HOLDEN ROAD TOOLERN VALE 3337NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Building and works to an existing dwelling involving the construction of an outbuilding (Shed)
    1651-1661 Gisborne-Melton RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Use and development of the land for a Single Dwelling and Shed.
    518-520 Benson RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Building and works associated with an existing dwelling involving the construction of a deck and pergola.
    127-181 Ryans LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Rural subdivision of land into thirteen lots.
    2389 Diggers Rest-Coimadai RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amended plans associated with a planning permit for the use and development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling on land affected by a Bushfire Management Overlay control and an Environmental Significance Overlay control.
    224-264 Hjorths RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Building and works (Horse Stables and Hay Shed) associated with an existing dwelling.
    1260-1398 Diggers Rest-Coimadai RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an existing dwelling involving the construction of a colourbond fence, vehicle crossover over the creek and a shed
    23-35 O'Connell AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Section 71 Amendement - Development of the land for the purpose of a double-storey dwelling and creation of access to a road in a Road Zone (category one)
    410-432 Gisborne-Melton RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Public toilets

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • MacPherson ParkPark
  • Yangardook Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
7
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
3.4/100
Cohort rank
#470 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • MacPherson Parkgovernmentpark
  • Yangardook Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Amend plans associated with Development of land by Buildings and Works for a large shed.planning1405-1435 Gisborne-Melton RoadLodged 02 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amended plans and permit associated with a permit for earthworks to construct a dam and horse trotting track, by increasing the size of the dam.planning1-95 BURNS LANE TOOLERN VALE 3337Lodged 12 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amended plans associated with a permit for Use and Development of the land for a Saleyard and Market in accordance with the endorsed plansplanning1241-1247 HOLDEN ROAD TOOLERN VALE 3337Lodged 04 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amended plans associated with a planning permit for the use and development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling on land affected by a Bushfire Management Overlay control and an Environmental Significance Overlay control.planning224-264 Hjorths RoadLodged 03 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works (Horse Stables and Hay Shed) associated with an existing dwelling.planning1260-1398 Diggers Rest-Coimadai RoadLodged 27 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works associated with an existing dwelling involving the construction of a deck and pergola.planning127-181 Ryans LaneLodged 04 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works for construction of a verandah exceeding 3m in heig ht attached to an existing dwelling on the Lot.planning94-116 Andersons RoadLodged 11 Jan 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to an existing dwelling involving the construction of an outbuilding (Shed)planning1651-1661 Gisborne-Melton RoadLodged 11 May 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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