Mooroolbark

VIC 3138 • Greater Melbourne

23,059
Population (2021)
$43,576
Median Income
12.50 km²
Area
107m
Elevation
Yarra Valley GatewayTrain ConnectedLeafy SuburbFamily-Friendly

About Mooroolbark

Mooroolbark is a leafy outer-eastern suburb of 23,000 in the Yarra Ranges, located 32 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. The Lilydale line provides city access via Mooroolbark station, while the suburb sits at the transition between suburban Melbourne and the Yarra Valley. The terrain rises towards the Dandenong Ranges, offering green outlook and hill access.

Mooroolbark Terrace and surrounding retail provide local shopping, while the Yarra Valley wineries begin just beyond the suburb's edges. The community has a family-focused character with good schools and recreation facilities. Mooroolbark attracts families seeking outer-eastern living with train access and hills proximity, valuing green edges and valley access while maintaining practical metropolitan connectivity.

Mooroolbark falls under postcode 3138 and is governed by Yarra Ranges Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Evelyn (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3138
Urban Area
Yarra Ranges
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.78°, 145.33°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
12.50 km²
Elevation
107m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Mooroolbark Shopping Centre Brice Avenue Mooroolbark 3138 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
21,967
Census 2021
23,059
5.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,672
Income 2021
$43,576
22.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 17,443
Born Overseas 4,949

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 882
  • 2. Myanmar 763
  • 3. India 359
  • 4. China 354
  • 5. New Zealand 248
  • 6. Malaysia 165
  • 7. South Africa 165
  • 8. Scotland 147
  • 9. Philippines 144
  • 10. Iran 127
  • 11. Italy 122
  • 12. Netherlands 113
  • 13. Germany 103
  • 14. Sri Lanka 96
  • 15. Hong Kong 61

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 8,989
Australian 8,667
Irish 2,256
Scottish 2,252
Italian 1,171
German 986
Dutch 843
Chinese 821
Indian 450
Greek 218

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

12,344
Both parents born in Australia
6,821
Both parents born overseas
3,145
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.4%
Christianity
44.0%
Hinduism
1.2%
Buddhism
1.1%
Islam
0.5%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,551 (6.7%)
5-14 years
3,022 (13.1%)
15-19 years
1,352 (5.9%)
20-24 years
1,447 (6.3%)
25-34 years
3,358 (14.6%)
35-44 years
3,351 (14.5%)
45-54 years
2,897 (12.6%)
55-64 years
2,520 (10.9%)
65-74 years
2,074 (9.0%)
75-84 years
1,141 (4.9%)
85+ years
346 (1.5%)

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