Victoria location profile
Toolern Vale VIC 3337
Toolern Vale is a rural-residential locality of the City of Melton, known for rolling hills, hobby farms and bushland. It appeals to buyers seeking space, equestrian lifestyle and quiet living within easy reach of Melton, Gisborne and Sunbury.
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Why families consider Toolern Vale
Low-density acreage properties with families and long-term residents; strong equestrian and outdoor focus; limited local retail, with most services in nearby townships.
Amenities & services
- Woodgrove Shopping Centre (Melton)
- Gisborne Village shopping and cafes
- Sunbury Square Shopping Centre
- GP clinics and pharmacies in Melton and Gisborne
- Melton Health & Community Services
- Restaurants, pubs and takeaways in Melton, Gisborne and Sunbury
- Toolern Vale & District Primary School
- Melton Library & Learning Hub - 31 McKenzie St, Melton
- Gisborne Library (Goldfields Libraries) - 8 Hamilton St, Gisborne
- Sunbury Library (Hume Libraries) - 44 Macedon St, Sunbury
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train stations: Melton (Ballarat line), Gisborne (Bendigo line), Diggers Rest (Sunbury line)
- No direct PTV bus routes; services available in Melton, Gisborne and Diggers Rest
- Major roads: Gisborne–Melton Road, Bacchus Marsh–Gisborne Road, Diggers Rest–Coimadai Road; access to Western Fwy (M8) and Calder Fwy (M79)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Equestrian riding and trails
- Toolern Vale Recreation Reserve and local courts
- Melton Waves Leisure Centre (aquatics and gym)
- Tabcorp Park Melton (harness racing and events)
- Walking and birdwatching in nearby reserves and state parks
- Long Forest Nature Conservation Reserve
- Lerderderg State Park
- Toolern Creek Parklands (Melton)
- Navan Park (Melton)
- Macedon Regional Park
Education context
Very limited within Toolern Vale; multiple childcare, kinders and ELCs available in Melton, Diggers Rest, Gisborne and Sunbury within a 10–20 minute drive.
- Victoria University - St Albans and Footscray Park campuses
- University of Melbourne - Parkville campus
- RMIT University - Melbourne City campus
- La Trobe University - Bundoora campus