Mundoona VIC 3635
Mundoona is a rural locality in Victoria, 217 km from Melbourne CBD, around 2 hours 35 minutes by car. Population is 138; the median age is 46 and the median household income is $70,668 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the lower-middle tier nationally. Population grew 16.0% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $100 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,100. The area shows high flood risk. Walkability is low.
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The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 138. 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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Is Mundoona safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Mundoona sits in the low band, with 2 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 100% on the prior year.
2 offences
100.0% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20253 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 2 of them fatal
Where they happened
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
Walkability
Mundoona is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, 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 Mundoona.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 59
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
Moira: 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
Mundoona is home to 138 residents, with a median age of 46, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $71,000 a year, with unemployment at 6.2%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
138
Median Age
46
Median Household Income
$70,668/yr
Census Median Rent
$100/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,100/mo
Avg Household Size
2.5
Median Personal Income
$29,224/yr
Unemployment Rate
6.2%
Unoccupied Dwellings
14.0%
Total Dwellings
50
Owner-Occupier Rate
100.0%
Houses
96.0%
Rental Stress
7.4%
Mortgage Stress
18.7%
Work From Home
33.9%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 84.8%
- English Spoken at Home
- 82.6%
- Employment Rate
- 54.5%
- Completed Year 12
- 23.2%
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 $1,908 a year through Moira based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 98%
- Parks and recreation 2%
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: Moira
In the year to August 2026, 332 new dwellings were approved across Moira. That mix is 287 houses and 45 units. Approvals are down 70.3% 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 Numurkah, 12.1 kmDry climate.
- Elevation
- 105 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 458 mm
- 49 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
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.
EV adoption
In postcode 3635, 0 of 623 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.5% (3 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.5%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3635, 160 rooftop-solar systems totalling 1.2 MW have been installed since 2001, against 243 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 3 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.
0 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3635 in 2025-26. The most was 4, in 2000-01.
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 Mundoona?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 138 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Mundoona
Is Mundoona a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Mundoona is low (15/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Mundoona?
Mundoona has a moderate recorded bushfire history (46/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a high share of it (94/100). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Mundoona?
Mundoona, VIC had a population of 138 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Mundoona, VIC?
The postcode for Mundoona, VIC is 3635.
How far is Mundoona from Melbourne?
Mundoona is 217 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 155 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Mundoona?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Mundoona was $70,668 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 Mundoona?
There are too few current rental listings in Mundoona for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $100, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Mundoona?
The median age of residents in Mundoona was 46 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Mundoona at risk of bushfire?
Mundoona has a moderate recorded bushfire history (46/100). 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.
What is the weather like in Mundoona?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Mundoona, Numurkah (12.1 km away), 458 mm of rain a year over 49 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Mundoona?
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 Mundoona belong to?
Mundoona sits within the Moira local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Mundoona?
The average residential rates bill through Moira is $1,908 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Mundoona?
Across Moira, 332 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 70.3% 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 Mundoona in?
Mundoona sits within the federal Division of Nicholls, currently held by Sam Birrell (The Nationals).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- 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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