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Mooroopna North West

VIC 3616 • Victoria

67
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
19.94 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalPeacefulSemi-Rural
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About Mooroopna North West

Mooroopna North West is a small rural locality in central Victoria's Goulburn Valley, situated within the City of Greater Shepparton approximately 9 kilometres north-west of Mooroopna and about 180 kilometres north of Melbourne. The locality covers approximately 19.9 square kilometres of low-lying irrigation farmland and had a 2021 census population of 67. The area forms part of the traditional country of the Yorta Yorta (Bangerang) people and was opened for European selection in the 1870s. Today the locality is characterised by irrigated farming, with Goulburn-Murray Water delivering irrigation water across the flat, productive plains.

The broader Mooroopna district, of which this locality forms a northern fringe, is a satellite community of Shepparton — Victoria's fourth-largest inland city — and residents have ready access to Mooroopna and Shepparton for the full range of retail, educational, health, and cultural services. The Goulburn Valley is renowned for its fruit orchards, dairy farms, and food processing industries, and the surrounding flats support intensive irrigated horticulture. Mooroopna North West offers an affordable rural and semi-rural lifestyle connected to the Goulburn Valley's vibrant agricultural community, with Shepparton's cosmopolitan amenities only a short drive away.

Mooroopna North West falls under postcode 3616 and is governed by the Greater Shepparton Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Shepparton (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3616
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Shepparton
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.46°, 145.15°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
19.94 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3616

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3616, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$44,042
Median 2023–24
$51,942
▲ 17.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$60,965

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3616; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Mooroopna Station
9 km
N/A — drive only
Shepparton Station
14 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • Greater Shepparton bus network — Mooroopna and Shepparton 10-20 min to Mooroopna or Shepparton

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
180 km
By Train
Approx 2 hr from Shepparton on V/Line Shepparton service
By Car (Peak)
2 hr - 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 50 min

🛣️ Goulburn Valley Highway connects to Melbourne; Shepparton is the regional hub 14 km south-east

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Mooroopna North West is a rural farming locality requiring a car for all shopping and services; Mooroopna and Shepparton are within 15 minutes.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
67
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Greater Shepparton Local Government Area, which contains Mooroopna North West. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
533.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 23.8%
Motor vehicle theft
341.7 / 100k
2yr Up 92.0% 10yr Up 49.2%
Non-FV assault
473.5 / 100k
2yr Up 11.4% 10yr Up 34.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.4 / 100k
2yr Down 51.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
696.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Greater Shepparton →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mooroopna North West known for? +

Mooroopna North West is known for its irrigated farming character in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, one of Australia's most productive food-growing regions. The locality sits in the broader Mooroopna-Shepparton district, famous for stone fruit, dairy, and food processing industries.

How far is Mooroopna North West from Melbourne? +

Mooroopna North West is approximately 180 kilometres north of Melbourne, roughly a 2-hour drive via the Hume and Goulburn Valley highways. Shepparton (14 km south-east) is the regional city with frequent V/Line rail connections to Melbourne.

Does Mooroopna North West have public transport? +

The locality is within reach of the Greater Shepparton bus network, with Mooroopna Station (9 km south) and Shepparton Station (14 km south-east) providing V/Line rail connections to Melbourne. A car is still recommended for local travel.

What is the population of Mooroopna North West? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mooroopna North West had a population of 67 residents, with a median age of 52 years. The locality has 37 private dwellings, reflecting its rural residential and farming character.

Is Mooroopna North West a good place to live? +

Mooroopna North West offers an affordable rural lifestyle close to the amenities of Shepparton, Victoria's fourth-largest inland city. It suits farmers, rural workers, and those seeking quiet semi-rural living within easy reach of the Goulburn Valley's schools, shops, and services.

What is the postcode for Mooroopna North West? +

The postcode for Mooroopna North West, Victoria is 3616.

Is Mooroopna North West a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mooroopna North West is part of the Greater Shepparton LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.