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Mirboo North has an estimated 2,214 residents, down from 2,263 at the 2021 Census — a change of 49 people, or 2.2%. The population has thinned by an average 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. Density is about 23 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Drawing from ABS demographic releases for the surrounding territory and address data verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Mirboo North has an estimated residency of 2,214 individuals as of May 2026. This indicates a contraction of 49 residents (2.2%) compared to the 2,263 citizens documented in the 2021 Census. The calculation is based on a resident figure of 2,202 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 12 newly verified addresses added since the Census. With this demographic level, the suburb has a density of 23 persons per square kilometer, which translates to a spacious living environment.
The primary demographic driver in recent times was interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 66.0% of the total incoming population. Projections for each SA2 zone utilize ABS and Geoscience Australia data from 2024, using 2022 as a starting point, with remaining SA2 gaps filled by AreaSearch using Victorian Government Regional/LGA projections from 2023 adjusted by weighting LGA population trends to SA2 levels. Growth trajectories for specific age groups from these calculations are also mapped to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic transformations over this timeframe, the suburb of Mirboo North is expected to experience a demographic contraction, shrinking by 218 individuals by 2041. Conversely, expansion is predicted for certain cohorts, particularly those aged 85 and over, which is expected to rise by 28 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
79 new dwellings have been approved in Mirboo North over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 7.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on analysis of ABS building approvals across local statistical boundaries, the suburb of Mirboo North averages approximately 15 residential approvals annually, totaling 79 residential structures authorized over the preceding 5 financial years (FY-21 to FY-25) and an additional 2 during FY-26. Because population levels have been falling, this newly constructed volume has likely matched local demand, providing options for buyers, while new residences carry an average construction value of $544,000, indicating developer interest in upscale, high-end residential projects. Additionally, commercial authorizations amounting to $1.9 million were logged during the current financial year, highlighting the primarily residential character of the locality.
In comparison to the Rest of Vic., construction approvals per resident in the suburb of Mirboo North sit at approximately 62%, placing the locality in the 82nd percentile of all evaluated areas nationwide. Authorized building designs consist of 86.0% standalone houses and 14.0% multi-unit housing, reinforcing the low-density landscape and catering to buyers seeking detached residences. Averaging about 126 residents for each authorized dwelling, the suburb of Mirboo North displays low-density attributes. As demographic projections indicate stable or contracting resident numbers, the suburb of Mirboo North is likely to experience minimal upward pressure on residential demand, which represents an advantage for buyers.
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Development applications around Mirboo North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 80 current infrastructure and development projects close to Mirboo North, worth an estimated $10.6 billion. 31 are already under construction and 32 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and energy. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional growth. No projects have been identified that are anticipated to affect the immediate area. Major regional initiatives include the Delburn Wind Farm, Marinus Link, Gippsland Line Upgrade, and the Maryvale Energy from Waste Facility, with details provided on those most likely to be relevant.
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Parr Street Leongatha Rezoning and Subdivision
Combined planning scheme amendment and permit application to rezone land from Farming Zone to General Residential Zone Schedule 1, remove Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 2 and Erosion Management Overlay, amend Land Subject to Inundation Overlay, and subdivide into 171 residential lots in stages, including native vegetation removal and easement management.
Leongatha Battery Energy Storage System
BNRG Leeson is progressing a proposed 60 MW AC / 240 MWh four-hour battery energy storage system in Leongatha, Victoria. The project is planned across about 4.5 acres and includes approximately 42 battery containers and 14 inverters, using proximity to existing high-voltage transmission infrastructure to support grid stability and renewable energy integration. The developer states that a planning exemption has been approved, with construction targeted to commence in 2027 and completion targeted for 2027, subject to final approvals, design and procurement.
Great Southern Rail Trail Leongatha Precinct Development
The Great Southern Rail Trail Leongatha Precinct Development involves significant upgrades to the Leongatha railway site to improve economic vitality, attract visitors, and complement the rail trail extension. Upgrades include new public open space (7,855m2), additional car parking, a pedestrian footbridge connecting to the main street, new playground equipment, trees and landscaping, public amenities, bike parking, and an outdoor entertainment area. The project, funded by $6 million from federal, state, and local sources, has seen the installation of the pedestrian bridge in November 2024 and redevelopment into a major trailhead by 2025.
Leongatha Business Precinct (Bair Street) Redevelopment
Streetscape redevelopment including footpath improvements, relocation of overhead powerlines underground, new energy-efficient lighting, drainage upgrades, raised pedestrian crossings, road and parking reconfiguration, and landscaping to enhance the town center's amenity and safety.
Mitchell's Rise Residential Development
Residential subdivision delivering 101 lots across 7 stages with lot sizes from approximately 540sqm to 1,333sqm. Works included a major VicRoads intersection, revegetated waterway, drainage reserve, street and reserve lighting, and retaining walls to address site topography.
Strategic Extractive Resource Area (Trafalgar)
The Victorian Government approved the Trafalgar Strategic Extractive Resource Area (SERA) in April 2026 through Planning Scheme Amendment GC263. The SERA introduces a State Resource Overlay to protect strategically significant sand and quarry resources from incompatible development, helping secure long-term supplies of construction materials for Victoria's housing and infrastructure pipeline. Future quarry developments within the area will still require separate planning and environmental approvals.
The Range Estate
A 324-lot residential subdivision on a 41-hectare property, extending the town's boundary west of Dodemaids Road. The estate will include a variety of lot sizes, open space, and new road connections.
Trafalgar Road Network Repairs
A project funded by Baw Baw Shire Council to repair and maintain various roads in the Trafalgar area, improving road conditions and safety for the community.
998 residents of Mirboo North are employed, from a labour force of 1,038. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 56.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,988, about 90% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce shows strong qualification levels with solid representation in essential services, alongside a jobless rate of 3.9% and an estimated annual employment expansion of 1.4%, calculated from aggregated local statistical data. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 998, while the unemployment rate was 0.2% higher than the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%, and the workforce participation rate reached 56.7%, lagging the Regional Vic. average of 61.1%. Data from the Census showed that 20.1% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, the concentration of education & training workers is 1.4 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, the retail trade sector is less prominent, employing 6.7% of the workforce compared to the regional figure of 9.9%. Local job opportunities appear relatively constrained when comparing the number of employed residents against the total jobs available within the area. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 1.4% and labour force increased by 1.2%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.1 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Vic. recorded employment decline of 0.1%, labour force decline of 0.3%, with unemployment falling 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Mirboo North. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Mirboo North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mirboo North is $1,223 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $625 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,592 a year against an average of $53,178. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode-level tax data aggregated for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers recorded a median income of $42,592 and an average income of $53,178. These figures sit below the nationwide averages, as well as the Regional Vic. median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $46,689 for the median and $58,294 for the average. Based on the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes all rank in the 15th percentile nationwide.
The income distribution shows that 28.0% of the community, or 619 people, fall into the $1,500 to 2,999 earnings bracket, which aligns closely with the broader region where 30.3% of the population sits in this range. Residents retain 87.4% of their income after housing costs, yet total disposable income ranks in the 19th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mirboo North had 869 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $255 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,367 a month. Rent absorbs 20.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in the suburb of Mirboo North at the last Census were composed of 95.2% standalone houses and 4.8% alternative dwellings, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other configurations, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% alternative dwellings across Regional Vic. Home ownership rates were notably elevated at 48.9%, with remaining properties divided between those with a mortgage at 38.0% and rental properties at 13.2%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,367, which is lower than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, while the median weekly rental cost was $255 compared to the Regional Vic.
average of $285. On a national level, mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents sit below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mirboo North counted 869 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 68.9%, consisting of couples with children at 26.1%, couples without children at 32.2%, and single-parent homes at 9.8%. The remaining 31.1% of households are non-family arrangements, with single-person households accounting for 29.9% and group living situations representing 1.0%. The median household occupancy is 2.4 individuals, matching the Regional Vic. benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.0% of adults in Mirboo North hold a university qualification, including 14.7% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 633 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,000 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels show some areas for development, as the proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications is 21.0%, which is lower than the Victorian average of 33.4%. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 14.7% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 41.4% of citizens aged 15 and over holding qualification certificates, split between advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 30.7%. Enrolment in formal study is high, with 29.7% of the population participating in education. This group is composed of 12.5% in primary schools, 9.6% in secondary schools, and 2.9% studying at tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Mirboo North means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit networks include 2 operational transit stops located within the suburb of Mirboo North. These points are connected by 1 routes, which provide a total of 25 passenger journeys per week. Transit accessibility is classified as constrained, with residents living an average of 694 meters from their nearest transit point. The area is mostly residential and most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary transport mode at 94%, while 4% of residents walk to work. Households own an average of 1.7 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average.
Working from home was recorded for 20.1% of residents during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Transit services average 3 runs per day across the network, translating to approximately 12 passenger services weekly at each transit point.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.5% of residents in Mirboo North report no long-term health condition. 9.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Assessment of mortality and chronic illness rates suggests notable medical challenges for the suburb of Mirboo North, with chronic conditions common across the population and higher frequencies observed in older age brackets. The rate of private health insurance coverage is low, standing at roughly 48% of the population, which equates to approximately 1,061 individuals. This compares to a coverage rate of 50.5% in Regional Vic. and a national average of 55.7%. The leading medical diagnoses among residents are arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 11.3% and 8.5% of the population respectively, while 61.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.
Chronic conditions are higher than average among residents of working age. Individuals aged 65 and over make up 26.0% of the population, totaling 575 people, which is higher than the Regional Vic. average of 23.9%. Senior health metrics present some concerns, though they compare more favorably on a national scale than the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mirboo North is largely Australian-born, at 86.6% of residents, with 4.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.1%) and Australian (30.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The level of cultural diversity is below average, with 86.6% of residents born in Australia, 90.5% holding citizenship, and 96.0% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 40.8% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the population compared to 0.1% across Regional Vic. The three most common ancestral backgrounds reported are English at 34.1%, Australian at 30.9%, and Scottish at 9.0%. There are also distinct concentrations of other ancestral backgrounds, with Dutch heritage representing 2.9% of the population compared to 1.7% regionally, Hungarian heritage at 0.5% compared to 0.2%, and Welsh heritage at 0.6% compared to 0.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mirboo North is 48, older than 88% of areas nationally. 18.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 48 years is higher than the Regional Vic. average of 43 years and the national median of 38 years. The demographic profile shows a large concentration of individuals aged 55 to 64 at 14.8%, while the 25 to 34 age bracket is smaller at 7.7% compared to Regional Vic. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 9.1% to 11.1%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 13.8% to 12.4%, and the 65 to 74 age group fell from 15.2% to 14.1%.
Demographic projections indicate significant changes by 2041, with the group aged 85 and over expected to rise by 34 individuals (48%), moving from 73 to 108. Residents aged 65 and over are projected to account for 80% of the population growth, highlighting the aging trend. In contrast, the numbers of residents aged 0 to 4 and 45 to 54 are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mirboo North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 12 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,263 at the 2021 Census → 2,214 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL21703). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.