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
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 988
- Mooroopna Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 914
- Mooroopna Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 831
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ardmona Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 878
- Guthrie Street Primary School SheppartonPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 978
- 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 845
- Wilmot Road Primary School SheppartonPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 851
- Berry Street School - Shepparton CampusSecondary · Independent · 5.4km
- Wodonga Senior Secondary College-Shepparton Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Government · 5.4km
- St Georges Road Primary School Shepparton-Shepparton English Language CentrePrimary · Government · 5.4km
- Shepparton ACE Secondary CollegeSecondary · Independent · 5.5kmICSEA 890
- Gowrie Street Primary School SheppartonPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 819
- St Mel's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.7kmICSEA 1021
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
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)
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
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 911 (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.