Mirboo North (Vic.)

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Drawing from ABS demographic releases for the surrounding territory and address data verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Mirboo North has an estimated residency of 2,214 individuals as of May 2026. This indicates a contraction of 49 residents (2.2%) compared to the 2,263 citizens documented in the 2021 Census. The calculation is based on a resident figure of 2,202 calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 12 newly verified addresses added since the Census. With this demographic level, the suburb has a density of 23 persons per square kilometer, which translates to a spacious living environment. The primary demographic driver in recent times was interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 66.0% of the total incoming population.

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The local workforce shows strong qualification levels with solid representation in essential services, alongside a jobless rate of 3.9% and an estimated annual employment expansion of 1.4%, calculated from aggregated local statistical data. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 998, while the unemployment rate was 0.2% higher than the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%, and the workforce participation rate reached 56.7%, lagging the Regional Vic. average of 61.1%. Data from the Census showed that 20.1% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

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According to the latest postcode-level tax data aggregated for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers recorded a median income of $42,592 and an average income of $53,178. These figures sit below the nationwide averages, as well as the Regional Vic. median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $46,689 for the median and $58,294 for the average. Based on the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes all rank in the 15th percentile nationwide. The income distribution shows that 28.0% of the community, or 619 people, fall into the $1,500 to 2,999 earnings bracket, which aligns closely with the broader region where 30.3% of the population sits in this range. Residents retain of their income after housing costs, yet total disposable income ranks in the th percentile nationally.

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Residential structures in the suburb of Mirboo North at the last Census were composed of 95.2% standalone houses and 4.8% alternative dwellings, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other configurations, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% alternative dwellings across Regional Vic. Home ownership rates were notably elevated at 48.9%, with remaining properties divided between those with a mortgage at 38.0% and rental properties at 13.2%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,367, which is lower than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, while the median weekly rental cost was $255 compared to the Regional Vic. average of $285. On a national level, mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents sit below the national average of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 68.9%, consisting of couples with children at 26.1%, couples without children at 32.2%, and single-parent homes at 9.8%. The remaining 31.1% of households are non-family arrangements, with single-person households accounting for 29.9% and group living situations representing 1.0%. The median household occupancy is 2.4 individuals, matching the Regional Vic. benchmark.

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Educational attainment levels show some areas for development, as the proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications is 21.0%, which is lower than the Victorian average of 33.4%. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 14.7% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 41.4% of citizens aged 15 and over holding qualification certificates, split between advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 30.7%.

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Public transit networks include 2 operational transit stops located within the suburb of Mirboo North. These points are connected by 1 routes, which provide a total of 25 passenger journeys per week. Transit accessibility is classified as constrained, with residents living an average of 694 meters from their nearest transit point. The area is mostly residential and most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary transport mode at 94%, while 4% of residents walk to work. Households own an average of 1.7 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. Working from home was recorded for 20.1% of residents during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Assessment of mortality and chronic illness rates suggests notable medical challenges for the suburb of Mirboo North, with chronic conditions common across the population and higher frequencies observed in older age brackets. The rate of private health insurance coverage is low, standing at roughly 48% of the population, which equates to approximately 1,061 individuals. This compares to a coverage rate of 50.5% in Regional Vic. and a national average of 55.7%.

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The level of cultural diversity is below average, with 86.6% of residents born in Australia, 90.5% holding citizenship, and 96.0% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 40.8% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the population compared to 0.1% across Regional Vic.

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The median age of 48 years is higher than the Regional Vic. average of 43 years and the national median of 38 years. The demographic profile shows a large concentration of individuals aged 55 to 64 at 14.8%, while the 25 to 34 age bracket is smaller at 7.7% compared to Regional Vic. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 9.1% to 11.1%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 13.8% to 12.4%, and the 65 to 74 age group fell from 15.2% to 14.1%. Demographic projections indicate significant changes by with the group aged and over expected to rise by individuals (), moving from to . Residents aged and over are projected to account for of the population growth, highlighting the aging trend. In contrast, the numbers of residents aged to and to are projected to decline.

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Mirboo North currently has an estimated 106 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 65 children aged 0-2 and 42 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 9% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 7% by 2041 (to approximately 99 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 207. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 8.1 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.