Tooradin (Vic.)

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Tooradin has an estimated population of approximately 1,787 as of May 2026, calculated through Districts' evaluation of the latest ABS population statistics and address validations. Since the 2021 Census, which documented 1,722 residents, the population has grown by 65 people (3.8%). This current figure is based on the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population data alongside 15 validated new addresses established after the Census. This population level translates to a density of 64 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious residential environment. Natural growth was the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 81.0% of the overall population gains in the region during recent periods.

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The local workforce exhibits a balanced mix of professional and manual labor roles, with the construction sector showing exceptionally strong representation. The area maintains an unemployment rate of 2.9%, with employment expanding by an estimated 4.8% over the past year. By March 2026, 1,023 local residents were employed, and the unemployment rate sat 1.8% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. Labor force participation remains standard at 74.1%, compared to 70.2% across Greater Melbourne. Census data shows that a moderate 16.8% of residents worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

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According to the latest ATO postcode records for the financial year 2023, personal incomes in the suburb of Tooradin are below the national benchmarks. The median income is recorded at $51,584 and the average income is $62,767, compared to Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $56,546 for the median and $68,805 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household incomes placed in the 62nd percentile ($1,954 weekly), whereas individual incomes placed in the 45th percentile. Income distribution statistics show that 39.5% of the local population (705 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - range, which is slightly higher than the broader regional proportion of . After meeting housing costs, residents retain of their income for other living expenses, and the area ranks in the th decile of the SEIFA index for income.

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Residential architecture at the time of the latest Census consisted of 100.0% standalone houses and no other housing types, whereas the wider Melbourne metropolitan area averaged 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings. Home ownership rates were higher than the metropolitan average at 32.7%, with mortgaged properties making up 53.0% and rented properties accounting for 14.2% of homes. The median monthly mortgage payment was identical to the Melbourne metropolitan average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $350, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $2,000 and $390. On a national level, mortgage costs in the area exceed the Australian average of $1,863, but rents remain below the national average of $375.

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Families make up 80.3% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 41.9%, couples without children at 25.8%, and single-parent households at 11.3%. The remaining 19.7% are non-family households, which include single-person homes at 17.3% and group households at 2.2%. The median household occupancy of 2.9 individuals is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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Higher education completion rates present an area for development, with university qualifications held by 12.0% of the population, well below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37.0%. Among these, bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Technical and trade qualifications are highly prevalent, with 46.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, comprising advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 35.6%.

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Public transport infrastructure consists of 8 active bus stops within Tooradin. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes that provide a total of 65 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 261 meters from their nearest stop. The suburb is heavily residential, with 96% of commuters using private vehicles to travel. Households average 2.2 vehicles, which is above the regional average. Census data from 2021 shows that 16.8% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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The local population displays favorable health statistics based on mortality metrics and chronic illness data. The incidence of common medical conditions is low overall, though it rises above national averages within older, vulnerable age groups. Private health insurance coverage is relatively low at about 52% of the population (~923 people), compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 56.7%.

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Cultural diversity metrics are below average, with citizenship at 87.7%, Australian-born residents at 88.5%, and English-only speakers at home making up 96.6% of the population. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 45.5% of residents. The most distinct variance is in Judaism, which is practiced by none of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne.

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The median age of 40 is higher than Greater Melbourne's median of 37 and Australia's median of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is noticeably overrepresented at 12.8% of the local population, while the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented at 8.6%. Since 2021, residents aged 75 to 84 have increased from 3.7% to 5.8% of the community, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 13.2% to 11.9%. Demographic modeling suggests that Tooradin's age distribution will change notably by 2041. The 75 to 84 bracket is expected to grow by 48 people (47%), rising from to . Senior cohorts aged + will drive of the overall population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the suburb of Tooradin, while the to and to brackets are projected to contract.

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Tooradin currently has an estimated 94 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 62 children aged 0-2 and 40 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 0% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 14% by 2041 (to approximately 81 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 182. Birth rates in the area have averaged 11.0 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.