Located in Victoria, Mooroopna North sits 200 km from Melbourne CBD, around 2 hours 20 minutes by car. The locality has 144 residents, a median age of 37, and a median household income of $73,632 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the middle range nationally. The locality grew 17.1% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $210 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,400. Mooroopna North is characterised by high flood risk. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 144. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025109 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 28% of its income on the median rent in postcode 3629.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Mooroopna North safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Mooroopna North sits in the low band, with 4 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 67% on the prior year.
4 offences
66.7% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20256 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serve Mooroopna North, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 32 students in one school (avg 32)
Primary
Walkability
Mooroopna North is very car-dependent on foot — at 13/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Mooroopna North.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 57
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Greater Shepparton: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Mooroopna North is home to 144 residents, with a median age of 37, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $74,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
144
Median Age
37
Median Household Income
$73,632/yr
Census Median Rent
$210/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,400/mo
Avg Household Size
2.9
Median Personal Income
$35,100/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
26.7%
Total Dwellings
45
Owner-Occupier Rate
87.8%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
14.8%
Mortgage Stress
22.8%
Work From Home
32.1%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 72.9%
- English Spoken at Home
- 86.1%
- Employment Rate
- 57.5%
- Completed Year 12
- 28.5%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,449 a year through Greater Shepparton based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 83%
- Parks and recreation 11%
- Infrastructure and transport 5%
- Industrial 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Greater Shepparton
In the year to August 2026, 649 new dwellings were approved across Greater Shepparton. That mix is 506 houses and 143 units. Approvals are down 23.4% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2007).
Registered Aboriginal Parties are appointed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage for their area. They are the body to contact about cultural heritage here.
Climate & Setting
from Tatura Inst Sustainable Ag, 13.2 kmDry climate — hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 107 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 453 mm
- 59 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 29.9°C
- 17 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 3.6°C
- 21 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
1 facility within 5 km- 2.9 kmSewerage and Drainage ServicesTop reported: Ammonia (total)
EV adoption
In postcode 3629, 20 of 8,197 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.9% (73 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.1%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3629, 1,859 rooftop-solar systems totalling 12.1 MW have been installed since 2001, against 3,952 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 105 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
7 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3629 in 2025-26, rank 108 of 298 Victorian postcodes. The most was 92, in 2001-02.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Sam Birrell The Nationals
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sam Birrell | 35.6% | 64.4% | +35.6 |
| 2022 | Sam Birrell | 32.9% | 67.2% | -2.9 |
| 2019 | Damian Drum | 30.0% | 70.0% | -2.5 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Kim O'Keeffe The Nationals
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Kim O'Keeffe NP | 56.8% | 25.7% | 74.3% |
| 2018 | Suzanna Sheed IND | 55.3% | 38.3% | 61.7% |
| 2014 | Suzanna Sheed IND | 52.6% | 36.7% | 63.3% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
Looking at a specific address in Mooroopna North?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Nearby suburbs
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Common questions about Mooroopna North
Is Mooroopna North a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Mooroopna North is low (33/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Mooroopna North?
Mooroopna North has a low recorded bushfire history (21/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a high share of it (95/100). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Mooroopna North?
Mooroopna North, VIC had a population of 144 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Mooroopna North, VIC?
The postcode for Mooroopna North, VIC is 3629.
How far is Mooroopna North from Melbourne?
Mooroopna North is 200 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 141 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Mooroopna North?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Mooroopna North was $73,632 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Mooroopna North?
There are too few current rental listings in Mooroopna North for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $210, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Mooroopna North?
The median age of residents in Mooroopna North was 37 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Mooroopna North at risk of bushfire?
Mooroopna North has a low recorded bushfire history (21/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Mooroopna North?
There is 1 school inside the Mooroopna North boundary: 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Mooroopna North walkable?
Mooroopna North scores 13/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Mooroopna North?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Mooroopna North, Tatura Inst Sustainable Ag (13.2 km away), summer days average 29.9°C, winter nights 3.6°C, 453 mm of rain a year over 59 rainy days, and 17 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Mooroopna North?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Mooroopna North belong to?
Mooroopna North sits within the Greater Shepparton local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Mooroopna North?
The average residential rates bill through Greater Shepparton is $2,449 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Mooroopna North?
Across Greater Shepparton, 649 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 23.4% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Mooroopna North in?
Mooroopna North sits within the federal Division of Nicholls, currently held by Sam Birrell (The Nationals).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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