Tootool

NSW 2655 • New South Wales

51
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
119.46 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuiet

About Tootool

Tootool is a small rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated within the Greater Hume Shire approximately 30 kilometres south-east of Culcairn. Covering around 119 square kilometres of rolling grazing and dryland cropping country, it had a 2021 Census population of approximately 51 residents. The locality sits within the transitional zone between the Riverina plains and the southern tablelands foothills, characterised by open farmland and remnant native bush.

Culcairn and Henty are the nearest towns for day-to-day services, while Albury-Wodonga — a major regional city on the NSW-Victorian border — is within approximately an hour's drive and provides a full range of retail, healthcare, and education facilities. The surrounding Greater Hume Shire is known for its productive merino wool and beef cattle enterprises. Tootool suits those who appreciate the quiet, productive agricultural character of the southern New South Wales tablelands.

Tootool falls under postcode 2655 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2655
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.23°, 147.05°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
119.46 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Culcairn Station
30 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required for all trips N/A

Commute to Albury CBD

Distance
100 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Culcairn to Albury (approx. 30 min)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr - 1 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
50 min - 1 hr 10 min

🛣️ Hume Highway and Olympic Highway provide access; Culcairn is the nearest rail town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Tootool is a dispersed rural locality with no local services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

  • 🏫
    6920 2132 Ford St
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
51
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tootool known for? +

Tootool is a quiet farming locality in the Greater Hume Shire, known for its merino wool and beef cattle grazing properties across the rolling southern Riverina foothills.

How far is Tootool from Albury? +

Tootool is approximately 100 kilometres from Albury-Wodonga, the nearest major city, typically a 50 minute to 1 hour 20 minute drive via the Hume and Olympic Highways.

Does Tootool have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Tootool. The nearest NSW TrainLink rail service is at Culcairn (approximately 30 km), with trains connecting to Sydney and Albury.

What is the population of Tootool? +

According to the 2021 Census, Tootool has a population of approximately 51 residents across its 119 square kilometre area in the Greater Hume Shire.

Is Tootool a good place to live? +

Tootool suits those who value a quiet rural lifestyle in southern NSW, with Culcairn and Henty providing basic services and Albury-Wodonga's city amenities accessible within an hour.

What is the postcode for Tootool? +

The postcode for Tootool, NSW is 2655.