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Toolern Vale

VIC 3337 • Victoria

818
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
97.98 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralQuietSemi-RuralFamily-Friendly
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About Toolern Vale

Toolern Vale is a small rural town on Melbourne's north-western fringe, situated approximately 40 kilometres from the CBD and 10 kilometres north of Melton, within the City of Melton and the Shire of Macedon Ranges local government areas. The town recorded a population of 818 at the 2021 Census and covers a large area of nearly 98 square kilometres of open agricultural and bushland terrain. With a median household income of around $47,219, the community reflects its working-rural roots while attracting families and acreage-seekers from Melbourne's expanding outer west.

The township has a state primary school (Toolern Vale Primary School) at its heart and a small, close-knit community character. Residents access broader retail, health, and secondary education services in Melton, while Gisborne and Bacchus Marsh are also within a short drive. Toolern Vale sits between the growing western suburbs of Melbourne and the scenic Macedon Ranges, offering rural quiet with reasonable access to major arterial roads including the Western Ring Road and Calder Highway. It appeals to those wanting a genuine country lifestyle within commuting range of Melbourne.

Toolern Vale falls under postcode 3337 and is governed by the Melton Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of McEwen, while state elections fall under the Sunbury (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3337
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Melton
Federal Electorate
McEwen
State Electorate
Sunbury (Western Metropolitan)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.66°, 144.57°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
97.98 km²
Population Density
8 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3337

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3337, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,219
Median 2023–24
$54,611
▲ 15.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$61,225

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3337; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Diggers Rest
9 km
N/A (drive)
Melton
12 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
40 km
By Train
Drive to Diggers Rest station (~10 min), then approximately 55 min to Melbourne Central via Sunbury Line
By Car (Peak)
55-75 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
40-55 min

🛣️ Access via Calder Highway and Western Ring Road; car dependent within the locality

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A rural township with minimal local services; a car is required for all shopping, work, and daily activities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
818
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
305 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 58.2%
Motor vehicle theft
295.2 / 100k
2yr Up 104.8% 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
189.8 / 100k
2yr Up 12.4% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 41.4%
Steal from vehicle
752.3 / 100k
2yr Up 60.6% 10yr Down 27.4%
View all offence subgroups for Melton →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Toolern Vale known for? +

Toolern Vale is known for its quiet rural character on Melbourne's north-western fringe, sitting between the growth corridors of Melton and the scenic Macedon Ranges, with a small community centred around its local primary school.

How far is Toolern Vale from Melbourne CBD? +

Toolern Vale is approximately 40 kilometres north-west of Melbourne's CBD, typically a 40–75 minute drive depending on traffic.

Does Toolern Vale have public transport? +

There is no bus service in Toolern Vale. Residents typically drive to Diggers Rest station (approximately 9 km away) for Metro train connections, or to Melton station for V/Line services to Melbourne.

What is the population of Toolern Vale? +

Toolern Vale had a population of 818 at the 2021 Census, making it a small rural community within the City of Melton and Shire of Macedon Ranges local government areas.

Is Toolern Vale a good place to live? +

Toolern Vale suits those seeking genuine rural acreage living near Melbourne, with the peace and space of the countryside balanced against reasonable access to Melton's services and Melbourne's train network.

What is the postcode for Toolern Vale? +

The postcode for Toolern Vale is 3337.

Is Toolern Vale a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Toolern Vale is part of the Melton 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.