Mooroopna

Population growth drivers in Mooroopna are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Mooroopna's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 8,411 people. This reflects an increase of 99 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 8,312. AreaSearch's analysis, based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and validated new addresses, suggests this growth. The population density is approximately 210 persons per square kilometer. Mooroopna's 1.2% growth since the census is within 2.3 percentage points of the SA4 region's 3.5%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed about 93.0% of overall population gains recently.

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, VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 are used, adjusted employing weighted aggregation methods. Future trends predict exceptional growth, placing Mooroopna in the top 10 percent of national regional areas. By 2041, the area is expected to increase by 3,838 persons, reflecting a 44.5% total increase over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Mooroopna recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Mooroopna averaged approximately 55 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 276 homes. As of FY-26, 13 approvals have been recorded. Over the same period, an average of zero new residents arrived per new home built. This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and facilitating population growth.

The average construction value of new properties in Mooroopna is $378,000, slightly above the regional average. In FY-26, there have been $12.4 million in commercial approvals, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Rest of Vic., Mooroopna has similar development levels per capita, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas.

Ninety-two percent of new developments consist of detached houses, and eight percent are townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low-density character focused on family homes. The location has approximately 200 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Mooroopna is expected to grow by 3,742 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Mooroopna has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Mooroopna West Growth Corridor Structure Plan, Seven Creeks Estate, Goulburn Valley Water Infrastructure Upgrades, and GV Link Enterprise Park. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Mooroopna faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Mooroopna has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. As of September 2025, there are 3,625 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 1.2% higher than Rest of Vic.'s 3.8%, and workforce participation at 50.4% compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%.

Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing has a notably high concentration with levels at 1.5 times the regional average. Public administration & safety has limited presence at 4.4%, compared to 6.5% regionally. The area may have limited local job opportunities as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population.

In the 12 months prior, labour force decreased by 10.2% and employment declined by 12.4%, leading to a 2.4 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. This contrasts with Rest of Vic., where employment contracted by 0.7%, labour force fell by 0.6%, and unemployment rose marginally. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows VIC employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with state unemployment rate at 4.7%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mooroopna's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Mooroopna's median income among taxpayers was $45,395 in financial year 2023. The average income stood at $50,616 during the same period. This compares to figures for Rest of Vic., which were $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $49,140 (median) and $54,792 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Mooroopna all fall between the 8th and 16th percentiles nationally. In terms of income distribution, 27.5% of the population (2,313 individuals) had incomes within the $400 - 799 range, which differs from patterns across the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 range dominated with 30.3%. After housing expenses, 85.4% of income remained in Mooroopna, ranking at only the 11th percentile nationally.

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

Mooroopna's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 80.7% houses and 19.3% other dwellings. Non-Metro Vic., in comparison, had 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mooroopna was 36.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.6% and rented ones at 31.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,148, below Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,300. Median weekly rent in Mooroopna was $250, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $260. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,863 and rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

Mooroopna features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 62.3% of all households, including 20.2% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 15.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 37.7%, with lone person households at 34.6% and group households comprising 3.2%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.5.

Mooroopna faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 12.8%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.6%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.4%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (30.5%). Educational participation is high at 29.4%, comprising 10.8% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 2.4% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.8% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 2.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Mooroopna has 70 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 12 routes that provide a total of 197 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 197 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency across all routes is 28 trips per day, equating to about 2 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Mooroopna is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Mooroopna faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older residents. Approximately 47% (~3,948 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.8%) and mental health issues (11.6%). Around 56.1% report no medical ailments, compared to 64.8% in Rest of Vic.. Mooroopna has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 23.1% (1,942 people), compared to the Rest of Vic.'s 18.9%. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges broadly aligned with the general population's health profile.

Mooroopna ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Mooroopna's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 84.3% of its population being Australian citizens, 87.2% born in Australia, and 90.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 49.9% of Mooroopna's population identifying as Christian. However, there was an overrepresentation in the 'Other' category, comprising 1.3% compared to 2.7% across the rest of Victoria.

The top three ancestry groups were English (29.8%), Australian (28.4%), and Irish (8.5%). Notably, Australian Aboriginals were overrepresented at 5.5% in Mooroopna compared to 2.9% regionally, while Italian and Samoan populations were underrepresented at 4.6% and 0.3%, respectively, compared to regional percentages of 6.0% and 0.4%.

Mooroopna hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Mooroopna's median age in 2021 was 42 years, similar to Rest of Vic.'s average of 43 but considerably older than Australia's 38 years. The age profile showed that the 25-34 year-olds were particularly prominent at 15.5%, while the 5-14 group was comparatively smaller at 10.4% compared to Rest of Vic. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has grown from 12.8% to 15.5%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 12.4% to 11.0%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 11.6% to 10.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Mooroopna. The 25-34 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 80%, adding 1,049 residents to reach 2,353. Meanwhile, the 55-64 cohort grows by a modest 6% (59 people).