Mooroopna
VIC 3629 · Greater Shepparton
8,312 (2021) → 8,394 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mooroopna is a moderate growth suburb in Greater Shepparton, VIC 3629, about 161km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $381K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 75/100, and is about 164km inland. Mooroopna has an overall score of 51/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 45/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3629 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.82%), India (1.14%), Philippines (0.93%), Italy (0.81%), New Zealand (0.81%)
Top languages: Punjabi (0.91%), Italian (0.9%), Mandarin (0.7%), Turkish (0.64%), Tagalog (0.48%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 956 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 987
- Mooroopna Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 900
- Mooroopna Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 839
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ardmona Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 885
- Guthrie Street Primary School SheppartonPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 972
- Guthrie Street Primary School Shepparton-Shepparton Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government · 4.1km
- Indie School SheppartonSecondary · Independent · 4.5km
- St Georges Road Primary School SheppartonPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 834
- Wilmot Road Primary School SheppartonPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 833
- St Georges Road Primary School Shepparton-Shepparton English Language CentrePrimary · Government · 5.4km
- Shepparton ACE Secondary CollegeSecondary · Independent · 5.5kmICSEA 912
- Wodonga Senior Secondary College-Shepparton Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Government · 5.5km
- Gowrie Street Primary School SheppartonPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 811
- St Mel's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.7kmICSEA 999
- Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton-Manega Koorie AnnexePrimary · Government · 5.8km
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
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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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 Mooroopna
Is Mooroopna safe?
Mooroopna has a residential safety score of 45/100, 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 8,963 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mooroopna?
In Mooroopna, the .
How far is Mooroopna from Melbourne CBD?
Mooroopna is about 160.9 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Mooroopna?
Mooroopna has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 909 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mooroopna?
Mooroopna has a transport score of 75/100, including 1 train station and 69 bus stops.