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 February 2026, is approximately 8,409 people. This figure represents a growth of 97 individuals, a 1.2% increase since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 8,312. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 8,315 in June 2024 and an additional 155 validated new addresses post-census. This results in a density ratio of 210 persons per square kilometer. Mooroopna's growth rate since the census is 1.2%, which is within 2.5 percentage points of its SA4 region's growth rate of 3.7%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 93.3% to this population increase.

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 the 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 years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, Mooroopna is expected to experience exceptional growth, placing it among the top 10 percent of national regional areas. By 2041, the area's population is projected to expand by 3,838 persons, reflecting a total increase of 44.5% over the 17-year period.

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 averaged approximately 55 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 276 homes were approved, with an additional 13 approved so far in FY26. On average, over these five years, there have been zero new residents arriving per new home built.

This indicates that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction cost of new homes has been $252,000, aligning with broader regional development trends. In FY26, commercial development approvals have totaled $12.4 million, demonstrating steady investment activity in the area.

When compared to the rest of Victoria, Mooroopna shows comparable building activity per capita, supporting market stability in line with regional patterns. The majority of new building activity consists of detached houses at 93.0%, with attached dwellings making up the remaining 7.0%. This maintains the area's traditional low density character, appealing to those seeking family homes and space. With around 209 people per dwelling approval, Mooroopna exhibits characteristics of a low density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to grow by 3,744 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth in the future.

Mooroopna has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects expected to impact the region. Notable initiatives 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 likely to be relevant.

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The labour market performance in Mooroopna lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Mooroopna has a balanced workforce encompassing white and blue collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominently featured. The unemployment rate in the town is 4.9%. As of September 2025, 3625 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands at 4.9%, which is 1.2% higher than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation in Mooroopna lags behind that of Rest of Vic., with 54.5% compared to their 61.4%. According to Census responses, only 7.3% of residents work from home. The leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing is particularly prominent in Mooroopna, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, public administration & safety has lower representation at 4.4%, compared to the regional average of 6.5%. The area appears to have limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force in Mooroopna decreased by 10.2% while employment declined by 12.4%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 2.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Vic., where employment contracted by 0.7%, the labour force fell by 0.6%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mooroopna's employment mix indicates a potential local employment increase of 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Mooroopna SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $48,245. The average income stood at $53,835. This is lower than the national average and compares to levels of $50,954 and $62,728 across Rest of Vic respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year ending June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $52,225 (median) and $58,276 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Mooroopna all fall between the 8th and 16th percentiles nationally. Income analysis shows that the $400 - 799 earnings band captures 27.5% of the community (2,312 individuals), contrasting with the broader area where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.3%. After housing costs, 85.4% of income remains, ranking at only the 11th percentile nationally.

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

Mooroopna's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 80.7% houses and 19.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Vic. had 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, lower than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,430. The median weekly rent in Mooroopna was $250, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $285. Nationally, Mooroopna's mortgage repayments were significantly 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 are 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 make up the remaining 37.7%, consisting of 34.6% lone person households and 3.2% group households. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of 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%. This indicates a need for targeted educational initiatives. 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 primary education (10.8%), secondary education (8.8%), and tertiary education (2.4%).

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 covered by 12 routes that collectively facilitate 197 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 197 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, with car being the dominant mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 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 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, as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A variety of health conditions affect both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is extremely low, at approximately 47% of the total population (around 3,918 people), compared to 50.5% in the rest of Victoria and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 11.8% and 11.6% of residents respectively. However, 56.1% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 63.4% in the rest of Victoria. Working-age individuals face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 23.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,939 people), with senior health outcomes generally aligning with national rankings.

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

Mooroopna, as per the data provided, has a cultural diversity index below the average. It is composed of 84.3% citizens, with 87.2% born in Australia and 90.8% speaking English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, representing 49.9% of Mooroopna's population.

The category 'Other' appears overrepresented in Mooroopna, comprising 1.3%, compared to 0.8% in the rest of Victoria. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (29.8%), Australian (28.4%), and Irish (8.5%). Notably, certain ethnicities have higher representation than regional averages: Australian Aboriginal at 5.5% (regional average is 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 Victoria's average of 43 but older than Australia's median age of 38. The age profile showed that the 25-34 year-olds were prominent at 16.4%, while the 5-14 group was smaller at 10.2% compared to Victoria's average. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group grew from 12.8% to 16.4%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 12.4% to 10.6%, and the 5-14 group decreased from 11.6% to 10.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Mooroopna. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to grow by 71%, adding 976 residents to reach 2,354. Meanwhile, the 55-64 cohort is expected to grow modestly by 9% (88 people).