Toolamba
VIC 3614 · Greater Shepparton
822 (2021) → 823 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Toolamba is a moderate growth suburb in Greater Shepparton, VIC 3614, about 150km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Toolamba are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 6/100, and is about 153km inland. Toolamba has an overall score of 21/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 49/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.82%), India (0.49%), Philippines (0.49%)
Top languages: Italian (0.49%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1018 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Toolamba Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1028
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kialla West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 1038
- St Anne's CollegeCombined · Catholic · 9.2kmICSEA 1025
- Dhurringile Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3km
- Tatura Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 10kmICSEA 983
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Toolamba
Is Toolamba safe?
Toolamba has a residential safety score of 49/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,163 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Toolamba from Melbourne CBD?
Toolamba is about 150.2 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Toolamba?
Toolamba has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1028 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Toolamba?
Toolamba has a transport score of 6/100 and 1 bus stops.