Mooroolbark
VIC 3138 · Yarra Ranges
23,059 (2021) → 23,996 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mooroolbark is a moderate growth suburb in Yarra Ranges, VIC 3138, about 32km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $842K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 10 schools, a transport score of 91/100, and is about 33km inland. Mooroolbark has an overall score of 80/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 98/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.82%), Myanmar (3.31%), India (1.56%), China (1.54%), New Zealand (1.08%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.95%), Italian (0.75%), Persian ED (0.68%), Cantonese (0.59%), Hindi (0.56%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1041 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Billanook CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1104
- Rolling Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1051
- Bimbadeen Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1044
- St Peter Julian EymardPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1039
- Mooroolbark East Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1010
- Mooroolbark CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 993
- Mooroolbark GrammarCombined · IndependentICSEA 993
- Yarra Hills Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 987
- Manchester Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 970
- Pembroke Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 913
Nearby (within 10km)
- Edinburgh College (Primary Campus)Combined · Independent · 2.2km
- Edinburgh CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1072
- Kilsyth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 933
- St Richard's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1043
- Oxley Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1111
- Lilydale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1009
- Blackburn English Language School-Maroondah CampusCombined · Government · 2.9km
- Victoria Road Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1018
- Cire Community SchoolSecondary · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 978
- Cire Community School - Lilydale CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.1km
- Ruskin Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1022
- Gladesville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 984
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mooroolbark
Is Mooroolbark safe?
Mooroolbark has a residential safety score of 98/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,966 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mooroolbark?
In Mooroolbark, the .
How far is Mooroolbark from Melbourne CBD?
Mooroolbark is about 32.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 72 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mooroolbark?
Mooroolbark has 10 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1010 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mooroolbark?
Mooroolbark has a transport score of 91/100 and 43 bus stops.