Tooleybuc
NSW 2736 • New South Wales
About Tooleybuc
Tooleybuc is a small riverside locality in the Murray River Council area of south-western New South Wales, situated on the banks of the Murray River at the New South Wales–Victoria border. Located approximately 500 kilometres west of Sydney and around 100 kilometres east of Mildura, it covers an area of about 120 square kilometres and had a population of 336 at the 2021 Census. The locality is known for its historic bridge crossing the Murray River and its role as a landmark stop on the Mallee Highway route between Adelaide and Sydney.
Tooleybuc is a popular holiday destination for families and travelling motorists, offering riverside parks, fishing, and water-based recreation on the Murray River. The nearby Tooleybuc River Walk provides a pleasant stroll along the waterfront, and the surrounding region supports horticulture, wineries, and tourist businesses. The nearest regional centres for services and supplies are Swan Hill (Victoria), approximately 60 kilometres to the east, and Balranald to the north, making a car essential for all daily needs.
Tooleybuc falls under postcode 2736 and is governed by the Murray River Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Farrer, while state elections fall under the Murray electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2736
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2736 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2736; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional coach services — Mildura / Swan Hill 60-90 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Located on the Mallee Highway; Swan Hill VIC is the nearest service centre
A small rural locality with limited local services; a car is required for most shopping, schooling, and medical needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Tooleybuc Central School ICSEA 90203 5030 5422 Murray St
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Murray River Local Government Area, which contains Tooleybuc. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)