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Mount Toolebewong

VIC 3777 • Victoria

119
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
13.94 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBushlandMountainQuietPeaceful

About Mount Toolebewong

Mount Toolebewong is a small, heavily wooded locality in the Shire of Yarra Ranges, approximately 65 kilometres north-east of Melbourne and situated south of Healesville. With a population of 119 residents across around 43 dwellings, the locality spans nearly 14 square kilometres of forested mountain terrain, with the summit of Mount Toolebewong rising to approximately 750 metres above sea level. The Wurundjeri place name 'Toolebewong' comes from the Woiwurrung language and means 'where the raven sat on a tree'.

Mount Toolebewong is notable as the home of Moora Moora Community Cooperative, one of Australia's oldest intentional communities, which has operated on the mountain since the 1970s. The locality is enveloped by Yarra Ranges bushland, offering a secluded, nature-immersed lifestyle appealing to those who value privacy, sustainability, and community living. Healesville, approximately 10 kilometres to the north, provides the nearest shops, schools, and essential services, while the Maroondah Highway connects residents to Melbourne.

Mount Toolebewong falls under postcode 3777 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Eildon (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3777
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Eildon (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.61°, 145.51°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
13.94 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus services — Healesville Approx 15-20 min by car

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
65 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest rail at Lilydale (~35km) via Lilydale Line to Flinders Street (~60 min)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55 min – 1 hr 15 min

🛣️ Maroondah Highway via Healesville is the primary road corridor; car essential for this remote mountain locality

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Remote mountain locality with no walkable services; a car is essential for all errands, with Healesville the nearest town

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
119
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Toolebewong known for? +

Mount Toolebewong is best known as the home of Moora Moora Community Cooperative, one of Australia's oldest intentional communities, established in the 1970s. The mountain itself offers spectacular forested terrain reaching 750 metres above sea level in the Yarra Ranges.

How far is Mount Toolebewong from Melbourne? +

Mount Toolebewong is approximately 65 kilometres north-east of Melbourne's CBD, typically a 55 minute to 1 hour 45 minute drive depending on traffic, via the Maroondah Highway through Healesville.

Does Mount Toolebewong have public transport? +

There is no public transport servicing Mount Toolebewong directly. The nearest rail connection is at Lilydale Station, approximately 35 kilometres to the south-west on Melbourne's Lilydale Line. A private vehicle is essential.

What is the population of Mount Toolebewong? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mount Toolebewong has a population of 119 residents across approximately 43 dwellings, making it a very small community in the Yarra Ranges.

Is Mount Toolebewong a good place to live? +

Mount Toolebewong suits those drawn to a secluded, nature-immersed lifestyle in the Yarra Ranges bushland. The locality is especially appealing to those interested in intentional community living, sustainability, and mountain environments, with Healesville a short drive away for everyday needs.

What is the postcode for Mount Toolebewong? +

The postcode for Mount Toolebewong, Victoria is 3777.