Mooroopna
Mooroopna scores SEIFA IRSAD decile 1 and IRSD decile 1, placing it in the bottom 10% nationally for socioeconomic advantage. Crime at 140.8 per 1,000 residents is among the highest in regional Victoria, driven by a combination of property offences (441) and justice procedure offences (390). Despite this, house prices grew 83.1% from $207,500 to $380,000 over 14 years (4.4% CAGR), and the $380,000 median remains one of the most accessible entry points within commuting distance of Shepparton.
Population
8,312
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,121/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
7
Median House
$380K
Apr-Jun 2024
The median house price of $380,000 is among the most affordable in regional Victoria, having risen from $207,500 in 2013 (83.1% gain, 4.4% CAGR over 14 years). Recent quarters show some volatility: $347,000 (late 2023), $410,000 (early 2024), then $380,000 (mid-2024). Detached houses dominate at 80.7%, with 52.1% being 3-bedroom and 21.8% at 4+. Mortgage-to-income at 23.7% stays below stress levels, and mortgage repayments of $1,148/month are low by state standards. However, only 14% of residents hold university degrees, 16.1 pp below national, which limits long-term income growth potential.
For Buyers
The median house price of $380,000 is among the most affordable in regional Victoria, having risen from $207,500 in 2013 (83.1% gain, 4.4% CAGR over 14 years). Recent quarters show some volatility: $347,000 (late 2023), $410,000 (early 2024), then $380,000 (mid-2024). Detached houses dominate at 80.7%, with 52.1% being 3-bedroom and 21.8% at 4+. Mortgage-to-income at 23.7% stays below stress levels, and mortgage repayments of $1,148/month are low by state standards. However, only 14% of residents hold university degrees, 16.1 pp below national, which limits long-term income growth potential.
For Investors
Renter share at 32.1% provides a moderate tenant pool, with weekly rents at $250. Gross yield at roughly 3.4% ($250/week on $380K) is decent for regional VIC. Vacancy at 6.5% is above the benchmark but typical for Goulburn Valley towns. Rent-to-income at 22.3% keeps tenants in a manageable range. Only 5 DAs were lodged in 12 months, so new supply is not a concern. Population growth is sluggish at 0.3% annually (25 people/year), so demand-side rental tightening is unlikely. Rent grew 42.9% over the decade, outpacing income growth (7.8%), which could pressure tenants at lower incomes.
Development Activity
Total DAs
10
Last 12 Months
7
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+250.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Mooroopna iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Mary's School
Prep-6 · 272 students
Mooroopna North Primary School
Prep-6 · 32 students
Mooroopna Primary School
Prep-6 · 237 students
Mooroopna Park Primary School
Prep-6 · 168 students
Demographics
English ancestry dominates at 3,157, with Irish (898) and Scottish (824) forming a strongly Anglo-leaning profile. Overseas-born at 12.8% is 8.8 pp below the national average, one of the lowest in regional VIC. Italian (41 speakers) and Punjabi (39) are the top non-English languages, both in small numbers. Median age of 43 is 3 years above national. The senior share grew 6.5 pp over the decade, the largest age shift among comparable Shepparton-region suburbs. Labour force participation at 47.0% is very low, with 2,697 residents not in the labour force. Labourers (579) is the top occupation, ahead of Professionals (468).
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
80.7%
Houses
13.2%
Townhouse
0.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Prices grew from $207,500 (2013) to $380,000 (mid-2024), an 83.1% gain at 4.4% CAGR, but peaked at $410,000 in early 2024 before dropping 7.3%. Ownership splits: 36.3% outright, 31.6% mortgage, 32.1% renting. Detached houses at 80.7% dominate, with apartments at just 0.4%. Three-bedroom homes (52.1%) are most common. Mortgage stress at 23.7% is comfortable, though affordability actually worsened from 36.6% to 39.4% of income between 2011 and 2021. This is unusual because most suburbs saw improving ratios over that period. Average household size of 2.2 is below national, partly reflecting the older, downsized population.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,148
Rent / wk
$250
HH Size
2.2
Personal Income / wk
$634
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.5%
Unoccupied
230
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
29.9%
Couples, no children
5,768
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare overwhelmingly leads at 24.7% (471 workers), nearly double the next sector. Manufacturing (10.7%) and Education (10.6%) follow, reflecting Shepparton's role as a regional manufacturing and services hub. Construction (8.9%) and Retail (8.0%) round out the top 5. Labourers (579) are the most common occupation, ahead of Professionals (468), distinguishing Mooroopna from white-collar suburbs. Unemployment at 6.2% is above the national average. SEIFA IEO decile 1 is the lowest possible for education/occupation, and IRSD decile 1 confirms deep disadvantage. The participation rate of 47.0% means more than half of working-age adults are outside the labour force.
Unemployment
4.7%
Labour Force
3,857
Unemployed
181
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.4%
Part-time
30.4%
Participation
47.0%
Employed
3,045
Occupations
Top Industries
University
14.0%
Postgraduate
2.4%
Born Overseas
12.8%
Dwellings
3,282
Transport to Work
Crime at 140.8 per 1,000 is among the highest in regional Victoria. Property offences (441) dominate, but justice procedure offences (390) are unusually high, indicating repeat interactions with the justice system. Public transport use is minimal at 0.3%, with 88.7% driving. Mooroopna has 4 primary schools: St Mary's (Catholic, ICSEA 987, 272 students), Mooroopna North Primary (ICSEA 948, 32 students), Mooroopna Primary (ICSEA 900, 237 students), and Mooroopna Park Primary (ICSEA 839, 168 students). All 4 score below the national benchmark of 1000, with Mooroopna Park 161 points below.
Drive
88.7%
Public Transport
0.3%
Walk / Cycle
2.6%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.3%/yr
(+25 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grew just 6.4% over the past decade at 0.3% annually, adding 25 people per year. Medium forecasts project 8,479 by 2031, barely up from 8,391 in 2025. Net overseas migration at +46/year slightly exceeds internal outflows of -42/year. The senior share grew 6.5 pp while the young-adult share shrank 4.2 pp, the most pronounced aging among Goulburn Valley suburbs. Real income grew only 7.8% over the decade, well below inflation-adjusted national gains. The gentrification score sits at 0, confirming no demographic upheaval. Affordability is worsening, not improving.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+46
Net Internal / yr
-42
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
1,170
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
140.8
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Mooroopna compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mooroopna a good suburb to live in?
Mooroopna scores SEIFA IRSAD decile 1, the lowest nationally. Crime at 140.8 per 1,000 is well above the VIC average. All 4 local schools score below the ICSEA 1000 benchmark. However, housing is very affordable at $380,000 median, mortgage stress is low at 23.7%, and proximity to Shepparton provides regional services.
What is the median house price in Mooroopna?
The median house price is $380,000 as of mid-2024, down 7.3% from the $410,000 peak in early 2024. Over 14 years, prices grew 83.1% from $207,500 (4.4% CAGR). Mortgage repayments at $1,148/month consume 23.7% of household income, well below the stress threshold.
What schools are in Mooroopna?
Mooroopna has 4 primary schools: St Mary's (Catholic, ICSEA 987, 272 students), Mooroopna North Primary (ICSEA 948, 32 students), Mooroopna Primary (ICSEA 900, 237 students), and Mooroopna Park Primary (ICSEA 839, 168 students). All score below the national 1000 benchmark.
Is Mooroopna safe?
Mooroopna recorded 1,170 total crimes at 140.8 per 1,000 residents, among the highest in regional Victoria. Property offences (441) and justice procedure offences (390) dominate, with crimes against the person at 191. Drug offences (88) are also notable. SEIFA IRSD decile 1 correlates with elevated crime.
Is Mooroopna good for property investment?
Gross yield is roughly 3.4% ($250/week on $380K), reasonable for regional VIC. Entry cost is low, and only 5 DAs in 12 months mean limited new supply. However, population growth is just 0.3% annually, vacancy sits at 6.5%, and SEIFA decile 1 socioeconomic indicators limit tenant quality and capital growth drivers.
How is Mooroopna's population changing?
Population grew 6.4% over the past decade to 8,391 in 2025, adding only 25 people per year. The senior share rose 6.5 pp, the sharpest aging among Goulburn Valley suburbs. Young-adult share dropped 4.2 pp. Forecasts project 8,479 by 2031, virtually flat growth driven by overseas migration at +46/year.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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