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Mooroopna

VIC 3629 • Rest of VIC

8,312
Population (2021)
$58,292
Median Household Income
41.18 km²
Area
$250/wk
Median Rent
RegionalAffordable LivingMulticulturalRiver TownAgricultural

About Mooroopna

Mooroopna is a regional town in northern Victoria, located within the Greater Shepparton local government area, approximately 4 km west of Shepparton and 181 km north of Melbourne. With a population of around 8,000 residents, the town sits at the confluence of the Goulburn and Broken Rivers. It has a culturally diverse community with a significant Aboriginal population and growing multicultural presence.

Mooroopna offers affordable regional living with a strong community spirit. The town features local shops along McLennan Street, sporting facilities, and access to the Goulburn River for fishing and recreation. It serves as a gateway to the region's extensive fruit orchards and agricultural industry. Families are drawn to the area for its affordable housing, relaxed pace of life, and proximity to Shepparton's larger amenities.

Mooroopna falls under postcode 3629 and is governed by Greater Shepparton Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Shepparton (Northern Victoria) electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3629
Urban Area
Shepparton
LGA / Council
Greater Shepparton
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.40°, 145.35°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
41.18 km²
Elevation
113m

🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Mooroopna for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$433K
40 sales · ▲ 13.8% YoY
🏢Unit / Apartment
$356K
6 sales · ▲ 31.8% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$250
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,148
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
43 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
6.4%

163 state housing + 48 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Mooroopna
0.5 km
6 min
Shepparton
4 km
V/Line Shepparton Line

Bus Services

  • Regional Transit — Shepparton CBD via McLennan St 7-10 min
  • V/Line Coach — Echuca, Bendigo, Seymour connections 1-2 hours

Commute to Melbourne

Distance
181 km
By Train
2h 50min - 3h 10min
By Car (Peak)
2h 20min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2h

🛣️ V/Line trains run 4 times daily from Mooroopna Station direct to Southern Cross; Shepparton is the nearest regional centre (4 km)

Walkability Car-Dependent

Town centre walkable for basic errands; car needed for most shopping and services in Shepparton

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    91-101 Mclennan Street Mooroopna 3629 VIC

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Greater Shepparton Local Government Area, which contains Mooroopna. 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

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,942
Census 2021
8,312
▲ 4.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$28,756
Personal Income 2021
$32,968
▲ 14.6% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$32,968 / yr
$634/wk
Household
$58,292 / yr
$1121/wk
Family
$75,660 / yr
$1455/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,483
Born Overseas 948

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 151
  • 2. India 95
  • 3. Philippines 77
  • 4. Italy 67
  • 5. New Zealand 67
  • 6. Malaysia 59
  • 7. Turkey 36
  • 8. Netherlands 30
  • 9. Thailand 28
  • 10. China 27

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,157
Australian 3,008
Irish 898
Scottish 824
Australian Aboriginal 587
Italian 486
German 307
Dutch 159
Chinese 111
Filipino 104

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,520
Both parents born in Australia
1,262
Both parents born overseas
663
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
44.2%
No Religion
40.3%
Islam
1.4%
Hinduism
0.9%
Buddhism
0.9%
Sikhism
0.9%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
435 (5.2%)
5-14 years
962 (11.6%)
15-19 years
463 (5.6%)
20-24 years
507 (6.1%)
25-34 years
1,060 (12.8%)
35-44 years
886 (10.7%)
45-54 years
1,031 (12.4%)
55-64 years
1,058 (12.7%)
65-74 years
1,043 (12.5%)
75-84 years
624 (7.5%)
85+ years
238 (2.9%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mooroopna known for? +

Mooroopna is known as the smaller sister town of Shepparton across the Goulburn River, with an affordable residential character, multicultural community, and good access to Shepparton's extensive retail, health, and educational facilities.

How far is Mooroopna from Melbourne? +

Mooroopna is approximately 181 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, around a 2 hour drive via the Hume Freeway and Goulburn Valley Highway. It is just 4 kilometres west of Shepparton.

Does Mooroopna have public transport? +

Mooroopna is connected by local bus services to Shepparton CBD and station. Shepparton station provides V/Line Shepparton Line train services to Melbourne Southern Cross in approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

What is the population of Mooroopna? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mooroopna has a population of approximately 8,312 residents, with a multicultural demographic reflecting the broader Shepparton region's Italian, Middle Eastern, and Indigenous communities.

Is Mooroopna a good place to live? +

Mooroopna offers very affordable housing close to Shepparton's services, with a multicultural community and easy access to the Goulburn Valley's agricultural and recreational opportunities. It suits families and workers in the Shepparton region seeking value for money.

What is the postcode for Mooroopna? +

The postcode for Mooroopna is 3629.

What is the average income in Mooroopna? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Mooroopna is about $634 per week (around $33,000 per year). The median household income is $1,121 per week and the median family income is $1,455 per week.

What is the median house price in Mooroopna? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $432,500, up 13.8% year-on-year, and the median unit/apartment price is $355,800, up 31.8% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Mooroopna? +

The median age in Mooroopna is 43. The largest age group is 25–34 (1,060 residents, around 13%). Around 22% of residents are under 20 and about 23% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Mooroopna a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mooroopna 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.

How much is rent in Mooroopna? +

In Mooroopna, the median weekly rent is $250, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,148 (2021 Census).