Mirboo North

Mirboo North is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of February 2026, the estimated population of Mirboo North is around 2,387, reflecting a growth of 124 people since the 2021 Census when it was reported as 2,263. This increase corresponds to a 5.5% rise in population. AreaSearch's analysis, based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and additional validated new addresses, shows an estimated resident population of 2,272. The population density is approximately 25 persons per square kilometer. Mirboo North's growth rate since the census (5.5%) is within 2.6 percentage points of the Rest of Vic. (8.1%). Interstate migration contributed around 66% to the overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch employs VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate a decline in overall population by 187 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 25 to 34 age group, projected to expand by 48 people over this period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Mirboo North according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Mirboo North has averaged approximately 11 dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 55 homes were approved, with a further 3 approved in FY-26. This results in an average of about 0.9 new residents per year for each new home over the past five financial years.

The average construction cost value of these dwellings is approximately $544,000, indicating that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, Mirboo North has registered around $1.9 million in commercial approvals, reflecting its primarily residential nature. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Mirboo North has significantly less development activity, at 58.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

Recent building activity in Mirboo North consists entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining its traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 327 people per approval, Mirboo North reflects a low-density area. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Mirboo North may experience less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Mirboo North has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that could impact this region. Notable initiatives include Delburn Wind Farm, Marinus Link, Gippsland Line Upgrade, and Maryvale Energy from Waste (EfW) Facility, with the following list highlighting those most relevant.

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The labour market in Mirboo North demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Mirboo North has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 3.9% as of an unspecified past year. Employment growth over this period was estimated at 5.1%.

As of December 2025, there were 1,067 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, 0.2% higher than Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation in Mirboo North was lower at 58.2%, compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.5%. According to Census responses, 20.1% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries included health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

Education & training had a particularly high share of employment at 1.4 times the regional level, while retail trade was under-represented at 6.7%, compared to Regional Vic.'s 9.9%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data. Over a 12-month period ending in an unspecified month, employment increased by 5.1% and labour force by 4.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic. saw employment contraction of 0.6%, labour force fall of 0.7%, and a reduction in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for May-25 project national growth rates of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, varying significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Mirboo North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Mirboo North's median income is $42,592 and average income is $53,178. This is below Regional Vic.'s median income of $50,954 and average income of $62,728. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $46,106 (median) and $57,565 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023. According to Census 2021 income data, Mirboo North's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 15th and 15th percentiles nationally. The largest segment consists of 668 residents earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, comprising 28.0% of the suburb's population, similar to metropolitan regions where 30.3% fall into this bracket. Housing costs are modest in Mirboo North, with 87.4% of income retained, yet total disposable income ranks at just the 19th percentile nationally.

Mirboo North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Mirboo North, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, consisted of 95.2% houses and 4.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional Vic.'s 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mirboo North stood at 48.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.0% and rented dwellings at 13.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,367, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $255. Nationally, Mirboo North's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863 as of June 2021, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375 in the same period.

Mirboo North features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households comprise 68.9% of all households, including 26.1% couples with children, 32.2% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.1%, with lone person households at 29.9% and group households comprising 1.0%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which matches the Regional Vic. average.

Educational attainment in Mirboo North aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 21.0%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (30.7%). Educational participation is high at 29.7%, with 12.5% in primary education, 9.6% in secondary education, and 2.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.5% in primary education, 9.6% in secondary education, and 2.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Mirboo North has two operational public transport stops. One route serves these stops, offering a total of 25 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is limited, with residents typically living 694 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards, primarily by car (94%), with 4% walking. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 20.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages three trips daily across all routes, resulting in about twelve weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Mirboo North is lower than average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Mirboo North faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is found to be very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~1,144 people), compared to 50.5% in Regional Vic., and 55.7% nationally.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (11.3%) and mental health issues (8.5%). 61.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic. Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 25.3% of residents aged 65 and over (603 people), higher than the 23.9% in Regional Vic. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Mirboo North is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Mirboo North, as per a study conducted in 2016-2021, had low cultural diversity with 86.6% of its population born in Australia, 90.5% being citizens, and 96.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 40.8% of Mirboo North's population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to Regional Vic.'s 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (34.1%), Australian (30.9%), and Scottish (9.0%). Dutch (2.9% vs regional 1.7%), Hungarian (0.5% vs 0.2%), and Welsh (0.6% vs 0.4%) were overrepresented among other ethnic groups.

Mirboo North hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Mirboo North's median age is 47 years, which is significantly higher than Regional Vic.'s average of 43 years and substantially exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 are particularly prominent at 15.0%, while the 25-34 group is comparatively smaller at 8.2% compared to Regional Vic.. Between 2021 and present, the population of those aged 15-24 has grown from 9.1% to 11.3%, and the 35-44 cohort has increased from 10.3% to 11.4%. Conversely, the 65-74 group has declined from 15.2% to 13.8%, and the 5-14 group has dropped from 13.8% to 12.5%. By 2041, Mirboo North is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. The 85+ group will grow by 40 people, reaching 107 from 76, leading the demographic shift. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 58% of the population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for those aged 0-4 and 75-84.