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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3138 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 1046
- Bimbadeen Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1039
- St Peter Julian EymardPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1036
- Mooroolbark East Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1013
- Mooroolbark GrammarCombined · IndependentICSEA 997
- Mooroolbark CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 982
- Yarra Hills Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 972
- Manchester Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 955
- Pembroke Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 923
Nearby (within 10km)
- Edinburgh College (Primary Campus)Combined · Independent · 2.2km
- Edinburgh CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1083
- Kilsyth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 948
- St Richard's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1058
- Oxley Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1119
- Lilydale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1013
- Blackburn English Language School-Maroondah CampusCombined · Government · 2.9km
- Victoria Road Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1025
- Cire Community School - Lilydale CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.1km
- Cire Community SchoolSecondary · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 987
- Ruskin Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1034
- Gladesville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 968
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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 1007 (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.