Mooroopna (Vic.)

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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the wider region, alongside address verifications completed by Districts following the Census, the population of the suburb of Mooroopna is calculated to be approximately 8,391 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 79 people (1.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 8,312 residents. This shift is deduced from the estimated count of 8,391 residents, determined by Districts through analysing the ABS June 2025 ERP release and 170 newly validated addresses recorded post-census. Such a population size results in a density of 209 persons per square kilometer, offering ample room per resident and capacity for upcoming building projects. The 1.0% post-census expansion rate is 1.8 percentage points behind the SA3 region (2.8%), showing competitive underlying growth. The main driver of population expansion in the locality was overseas migration, which made up roughly 93.0% of the total demographic increase in recent times.

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The suburb of Mooroopna features a balanced workforce distribution between professional and industrial roles, with prominent manufacturing and trade sectors, a jobless rate of 6.1%, and a yearly employment growth rate estimated at 0.6%, derived from Districts statistical consolidations. As of March 2026, there are 3,691 employed local residents, while the unemployment rate is 2.4% higher than the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%, and labor participation lags slightly (56.1% relative to Regional Vic.'s 61.1%). Census replies indicate a low 7.3% of workers operated from home, though the influence of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions should be kept in mind.

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According to the latest ATO statistics compiled by Districts for financial year 2023, the suburb of Mooroopna's income benchmark is below the national average. The suburb of Mooroopna's median income for taxpayers is $45,395 and the average is $50,616, compared to Regional Vic. benchmarks of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Adjusted for Wage Price Index inflation of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at roughly $49,762 (median) and $55,485 (average) as of March 2026. Census data indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Mooroopna place between the 8th and 16th percentiles across the country. In terms of income distribution, 27.5% of the community (2,307 people) are in the $400 - 799 weekly range, in contrast to the broader region where the - tier is most common at . Household disposable income after housing costs is , though this falls in the th percentile nationally.

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Housing types in the suburb of Mooroopna at the time of the latest Census consisted of 80.7% standalone homes and 19.3% alternative housing types (such as duplexes, apartments, or other structures), compared to Regional Vic.'s breakdown of 90.1% standalone homes and 9.9% alternative housing. Home ownership in the suburb of Mooroopna was lower than the Regional Vic. level, standing at 36.5%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (31.6%) or occupied by tenants (31.9%). The median monthly home loan payment of $1,148 was lower than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, while the median weekly rental cost was $250, compared to $285 in Regional Vic. Across the country, the suburb of Mooroopna's home loan repayments are below the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are lower than the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 62.3%, consisting of 20.2% couples raising children, 25.7% couples without children, and 15.1% single parents. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 37.7% of households, with lone person households representing 34.6% and group shared homes making up 3.2%. The median household size of 2.2 residents is below the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

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Educational outcomes in the area show room for improvement, with university graduation rates (12.8%) sitting below the state average in VIC of 33.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted academic programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 8.6%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.4%) and postgraduate study (1.8%). Professional trades are highly represented, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (30.5%).

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Public transit metrics show 69 active stops in the suburb of Mooroopna, which include train options. These locations are connected by 12 distinct routes, which provide 197 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is rated highly, with average resident travel distances to the nearest stop standing at 197 meters. Because it is mostly a residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles serving as the primary method at 96%. Vehicle availability averages 1.3 per household, which is below the regional benchmark. A low 7.3% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census figures which may reflect pandemic conditions.

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Major health difficulties are present in the suburb of Mooroopna, according to Districts analyses of mortality and long-term illness data, with several conditions impacting both youth and senior groups, while the rate of private health insurance is low, covering around 47% of the community (~3,938 people). This compares to 50.5% in Regional Vic. and a national benchmark of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Mooroopna ranks below average for multicultural indicators, with citizens making up 84.3% of the community, 87.2% born in Australia, and 90.8% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 49.9% of the population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in the Other category, which represents 1.3% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional Vic.

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The median age in the suburb of Mooroopna is 42 years, matching the Regional Vic. median of 43 years while higher than the national median of 38 years. Looking at age brackets, the 25 - 34 cohort is highly represented (15.2%), whereas the 5 - 14 group is smaller (10.4%) than the Regional Vic. equivalent. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age bracket rose from 12.8% to 15.2% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 7.5% to 8.6%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.4% to 11.2%, and the 5 to age bracket declined from to . Demographic projections to indicate major changes for the suburb of Mooroopna, with the to age bracket projected to grow the fastest at , adding residents to reach a total of .

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Mooroopna currently has an estimated 511 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 303 children aged 0-2 and 203 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 18% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 55% by 2041 (to approximately 792 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 698. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.