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VIC · Campaspe Council

Toolleen, VIC, 3551

Current weather

11.4°CThunderstorm

96% humidity · 22.3 km/h wind · 14.7° / 9.5° today · 22.9 mm rain

Desirability index

35.3/100

#339 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Toolleen is a small locality in the Campaspe area, home to around 221 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 16 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+100%), roughly 72.4 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, 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
221
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$1,430
Dwelling vacancy
23%
Unoccupied private dwellings
23 of 100
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Employment rate
52%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
9 / 0 / 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)
16
Against the person
3
Against property
11
Rate per 1,000 residents
72.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 74 residents
State safety percentile
63.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+100%

Most common offence types

  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft2
  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods4
  • B49 Other Theft2
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order2
  • Other Crimes Against The Person2

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Axedale Rd/Northern Hwy
  • Axedale Rd/Northern Hwy

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).

11 planning-related records

2021· 2 proposals

  • July 2021

  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling in the Farming Zone Schedule 1
    NORTHERN HIGHWAY TOOLLEEN 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works (outbuilding) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1 and Restructure Overlay Schedule 6
    Cornella-Toolleen RoadPermit issued by the RA
2020· 9 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Building and Works (Agricultural Shed) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1
    290 Cornella-Toolleen RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Subdivision of the land into two lots in the Farming Zone Schedule 1, Bushfire Management Overlay, Salinity Management Overlay and creation of a vehicle access to a Road Zone Category 1 pursuant to Clause 52.29
    Pook RoadWithdrawn

  • September 2020

  • Development of the Land for a Telecommunications Facility in the Farming Zone Schedule 1 pursuant to Clause 52.19
    Northern HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Buildings & Works (Replacement Dwelling) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1
    290 Cornella-Toolleen RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling; and alteration of access to a Road Zone 1
    1573 Northern HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Use and development of land for a dwelling
    Lot 2 Toolleen-Axedale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the Land for Dog Breeding in the Farming Zone Schedule 1
    2149 Northern HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Construction of a shed
    671 Murphys LaneNo permit required

  • January 2020

  • Buildings and works (E-Waste Storage Facility) in the Restructure Overlay Schedule 6
    22 Cornella-Toolleen 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

4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Convenience store
  • Australia PostPost office
  • Toolleen HotelPub
  • 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

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Toolleen Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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

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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)
9
Parks (OSM)
0

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
35.3/100
Cohort rank
#339 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Toolleen Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Building and Works (Agricultural Shed) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1planning290 Cornella-Toolleen RoadLodged 07 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works (outbuilding) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1 and Restructure Overlay Schedule 6planningCornella-Toolleen RoadLodged 09 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by the RA
  • Buildings & Works (Replacement Dwelling) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1planning290 Cornella-Toolleen RoadLodged 09 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (E-Waste Storage Facility) in the Restructure Overlay Schedule 6planning22 Cornella-Toolleen RoadLodged 14 Jan 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a shedplanning671 Murphys LaneLodged 06 Feb 2020 · No permit required
  • Development of the Land for a Telecommunications Facility in the Farming Zone Schedule 1 pursuant to Clause 52.19planningNorthern HighwayLodged 11 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two lots in the Farming Zone Schedule 1, Bushfire Management Overlay, Salinity Management Overlay and creation of a vehicle access to a Road Zone Category 1 pursuant to Clause 52.29planningPook RoadLodged 13 Nov 2020 · Withdrawn
  • Use and development of land for a dwellingplanningLot 2 Toolleen-Axedale RoadLodged 26 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling in the Farming Zone Schedule 1planningNORTHERN HIGHWAY TOOLLEEN 3551Lodged 22 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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