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Mooroopna

VIC 3629 • Rest of VIC

8,312
Population (2021)
$32,968
Median Income
41.18 km²
Area
113m
Elevation
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.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3629
Urban Area
Shepparton
LGA
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

🚌 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

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$250
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,148
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
43 years

👥 Demographics

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

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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

Income Comparison

📊 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
  • 11. Nepal 27
  • 12. Fiji 25
  • 13. Germany 22
  • 14. Scotland 18
  • 15. Taiwan 17

🧬 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%)

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