Baw Baw Shire Council

Mirboo North

VIC3871

Mirboo North at a glance

Median house

$495,000

Median unit

$219,600

Walk score

16

Very car dependent

Population

2,263

Median age 48

The brief

What to know about Mirboo North.

Mirboo North (3871) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria. The median house here is $495,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.

Mirboo North has roughly 2,263 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Mirboo North scores 16/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Mirboo North's population at 2,263, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

2,263

Median age

48

Family households

69%

Lone person

30%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Houses change hands at $495,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $219,600, roughly 56% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $99,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Mirboo North on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$495,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $219,600.

Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$258/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$255/wk

Owner occupied

84%

Renter occupied

13%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$495,000

Median Unit PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$219,600

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

2,263

Median age: 48

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.71% (median rent $258/wk against a $495,000 price tag). Units yield 6.04% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (13%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

2.71%

Based on $495,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

6.04%

Based on $219,600 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

84%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

82

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences40 (48.8%)
A Crimes against the person30 (36.6%)
E Justice procedures offences9 (11.0%)
C Drug offences2 (2.4%)
D Public order and security offences1 (1.2%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

16

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

20

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Mirboo North.

Local schools for Mirboo North

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Mirboo North Secondary College

7-12CoEdGovernment
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Mirboo North Primary School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
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Frequently asked

About Mirboo North.

What is the median house price in Mirboo North?
The median house price in Mirboo North, VIC 3871 is $495,000. The median unit price is $219,600. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Mirboo North postcode?
Mirboo North is in the 3871 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Mirboo North?
The median weekly rent for houses is $258, for units it's $255.
What schools are in Mirboo North?
There are 2 schools serving Mirboo North on this page, including Mirboo North Secondary College, Mirboo North Primary School.
How walkable is Mirboo North?
Mirboo North has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
What suburbs are near Mirboo North?
Mirboo North is close to Mirboo East, Mirboo South, Mirboo, Baromi, Baromi.
What is the population of Mirboo North?
Mirboo North has approximately 2,263 residents. The median age is 48.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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