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Toolamba West

VIC 3614 • Victoria

110
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
16.59 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietGoulburn Valley
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About Toolamba West

Toolamba West is a small rural locality in Victoria's Goulburn Valley, situated within the City of Greater Shepparton local government area approximately 181 kilometres north of Melbourne and around 20 kilometres south of Shepparton. Covering about 16.6 square kilometres, the locality has a population of 110 residents spread across 39 dwellings, reflecting its character as a quiet agricultural district adjacent to the small township of Toolamba. The broader Goulburn Valley is renowned as one of Australia's most productive irrigation and horticulture regions.

The landscape around Toolamba West is defined by the flat, fertile plains of the Goulburn Valley, where orchards, dairy farms, and irrigated agriculture create a productive rural setting. The nearby township of Toolamba provides a small community hub with local facilities, while the Goulburn Valley Highway connects residents to Shepparton to the north and Nagambie and Melbourne to the south. The Toolamba railway station on the Goulburn Valley railway line offers a notable transport option for such a small locality, with services running towards Shepparton and Melbourne.

Toolamba West falls under postcode 3614 and is governed by the Greater Shepparton Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Shepparton (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3614
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Shepparton
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.48°, 145.27°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
16.59 km²
Population Density
7 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3614

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3614 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$58,690
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,034

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3614; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Toolamba
2 km
25 min

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Shepparton / Melbourne Varies

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
181 km
By Train
V/Line from Toolamba Station to Southern Cross Station (~2h 15min)
By Car (Peak)
2h – 2h 30min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 45min – 2h

🛣️ Goulburn Valley Highway is the main route; Toolamba station provides rare rail access for a rural locality of this size

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No shops within the locality itself; residents drive to Toolamba township or Shepparton for services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
110
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Greater Shepparton Local Government Area, which contains Toolamba West. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
533.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 23.8%
Motor vehicle theft
341.7 / 100k
2yr Up 92.0% 10yr Up 49.2%
Non-FV assault
473.5 / 100k
2yr Up 11.4% 10yr Up 34.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.4 / 100k
2yr Down 51.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
696.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Greater Shepparton →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Toolamba West known for? +

Toolamba West is known for its productive agricultural character within Victoria's renowned Goulburn Valley irrigation district, where orchards, dairy farms, and mixed farming define the landscape. The nearby Toolamba township is a small historic community in the City of Greater Shepparton.

How far is Toolamba West from Melbourne? +

Toolamba West is approximately 181 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, around a 2 hour drive via the Hume Highway and Goulburn Valley Highway.

Does Toolamba West have public transport? +

Toolamba West is served by the nearby Toolamba railway station on the Goulburn Valley line, approximately 2 kilometres away, with V/Line services connecting to Shepparton and Melbourne's Southern Cross Station. However, a car is still required for most day-to-day errands.

What is the population of Toolamba West? +

According to the 2021 Census, Toolamba West has a population of approximately 110 residents across 39 dwellings, in an area of about 16.6 square kilometres.

Is Toolamba West a good place to live? +

Toolamba West suits those who enjoy a quiet rural lifestyle in the fertile Goulburn Valley, with the productive farming landscape and proximity to Shepparton's services making it a practical rural retreat. It is well-suited to agricultural workers and those seeking affordable rural living north of Melbourne.

What is the postcode for Toolamba West? +

The postcode for Toolamba West is 3614, shared with the Toolamba township and surrounding Goulburn Valley localities.

Is Toolamba West a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Toolamba West is part of the Greater Shepparton LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.