New South Wales location profile
Tooleybuc NSW 2736
Tooleybuc is a small Murray River border town in south-western NSW known for its relaxed rural lifestyle, citrus and cropping farms, and riverfront setting. It appeals to those seeking quiet country living with a close-knit community and easy access to services in nearby Swan Hill.
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Why families consider Tooleybuc
Predominantly farming families, retirees, and workers in agriculture and cross-border services. Lifestyle is slow-paced and outdoorsy, centred on the river, local sport, and community events, with most major shopping and health needs met in Swan Hill.
Amenities & services
- General store and post office
- Fuel station
- Tooleybuc Hotel (pub/restaurant)
- Tooleybuc Sporting Club (golf, bowls, bistro)
- Boat ramp and caravan park
- Tooleybuc Central School (K–12)
- Community hall
- Basic local health clinic; nearest hospital in Swan Hill
- Murray River Council mobile library (Tooleybuc stop)
- Swan Hill Regional Library, Swan Hill VIC
Transport & connectivity
- No local train; nearest rail at Swan Hill (V/Line)
- Limited regional coach connections to Swan Hill, Balranald and Mildura
- Tooleybuc–Balranald Road (MR67)
- Historic Tooleybuc Bridge linking to the Mallee Highway (B12) at Piangil VIC
- Access to Sturt Highway via Balranald
Lifestyle & recreation
- Murray River boating, fishing and water-skiing
- Tooleybuc Sporting Club (golf course and lawn bowls)
- Community sporting fields and tennis courts
- Riverside picnic areas and walking
- Local pub and club entertainment
- Murray River Foreshore Reserve (Tooleybuc)
- Tooleybuc Sporting Reserve
- Nyah-Vinifera Park (nearby, VIC)
- Kyalite State Forest (regional)
Education context
Limited local options (e.g., Tooleybuc Preschool); broader long day care and family day care available in Swan Hill.
- La Trobe University – Mildura Campus (Mildura VIC)
- La Trobe University – Bendigo Campus (Bendigo VIC)
- Charles Sturt University – Wagga Wagga Campus (Wagga Wagga NSW)