Mooroopna

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

Mooroopna's population is 8,391 as of May 2026. This shows an increase of 79 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 8,312. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 8,391 in June 2025 and 170 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 209 persons per square kilometer. Mooroopna's 1.0% growth positions it competitively among SA3 areas. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.7% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024, with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For uncovers areas, VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 are used with adjustments made through weighted aggregation. Exceptional growth is predicted until 2041, with an expected increase of 3,773 persons, reflecting a gain of 45.0% over the 16 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 has seen approximately 55 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 276 homes. As of FY-26, 24 approvals have been recorded. The average number of new residents per year per dwelling constructed during this period is zero. This indicates that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction value of these properties is $252,000, aligning with regional trends. In FY-26, $12.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Mooroopna shows comparable new home approvals per person, maintaining market balance consistent with the broader area.

The majority of new development consists of detached dwellings (93.0%), with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 7.0%, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 209 people per approval, Mooroopna reflects a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Mooroopna is projected to add 3,773 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Mooroopna has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

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

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Employment drivers in Mooroopna are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Mooroopna has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, particularly in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate as of December 2025 is 4.7%. In that month, 3,676 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.0% higher than Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.7%.

Workforce participation in Mooroopna is lower at 55.0%, compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.0%. According to Census data, only 7.3% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing employment is notably high, at 1.5 times the regional level.

Public administration & safety has limited presence with 4.4% employment compared to 6.5% regionally. The area may have limited local job opportunities as indicated by resident population vs working population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Mooroopna's labour force decreased by 4.8% and employment declined by 6.1%, resulting in a 1.3 percentage point increase in unemployment rate. This contrasts with Regional Vic., where employment contracted by 0.6%, the labour force fell by 0.7%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, applying these projections to Mooroopna's specific industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Mooroopna SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $48,245 and an average income of $53,835. These figures are lower than national averages of $50,954 (median) and $62,728 (average) for Regional Vic. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated median income as of March 2026 is approximately $52,886, with average income at $59,014. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Mooroopna fall between the 8th and 16th percentiles nationally. Income data shows 27.5% of Mooroopna's population (2,307 individuals) earn within the $400 - $799 range, contrasting with Regional Vic.'s leading bracket of $1,500 - $2,999 at 30.3%. After housing costs, 85.4% of income remains in Mooroopna, ranking at the 11th percentile nationally.

Mooroopna is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Mooroopna, as per the latest Census, 80.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 19.3% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Regional Vic.'s 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mooroopna stood at 36.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.6% and rented ones at 31.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,148, below Regional Vic.'s average of $1,430. Median weekly rent in Mooroopna was $250, compared to Regional Vic.'s $285. Nationally, Mooroopna's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,148 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were 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% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Regional Vic average of 2.4.

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, with 29.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.8% in primary, 8.8% in secondary, and 2.4% in tertiary education.

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

Mooroopna has 69 active public transport stops offering a mix of train services. These stops are served by 12 different routes, together providing 197 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 197 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards, with car being the primary mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 7.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 28 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 2 weekly trips per 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, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Several health conditions impact both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 47% (~3910 people), compared to Regional Vic.'s 50.5% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.8%) and mental health issues (11.6%). Conversely, 56.1% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to Regional Vic.'s 63.4%. Working-age residents face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 23.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1956 people). While health outcomes among seniors are broadly in line with national rankings, they present some challenges.

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, born in Australia (87.2%), and speaking English only at home (90.8%). Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 49.9% of Mooroopna's population. The most notable overrepresentation was in the 'Other' category, with 1.3% compared to Regional Vic.'s 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups were English (29.8%), Australian (28.4%), and Irish (8.5%). Significant differences were observed in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal at 5.5% (compared to Regional Vic.'s 1.4%), Italian at 4.6% (vs 2.9%), and Samoan at 0.3% (vs 0.1%).

Mooroopna's median age exceeds the national pattern

Mooroopna's median age in 2021 was 42 years, similar to Regional Vic.'s average of 43 but older than Australia's 38 years. The age profile showed that the 25-34 year-olds were particularly prominent at 15.3%, while the 5-14 group was smaller at 10.4% compared to Regional Vic.. Since 2021, the 25-34 age group grew from 12.8% to 15.3%, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 7.5% to 8.5%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 12.4% to 11.1%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 11.6% to 10.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Mooroopna. The 25-34 cohort is projected to grow by 72%, adding 925 residents to reach 2,211. Meanwhile, the 55-64 cohort grows by a modest 10%, adding 94 people.