Baw Baw Shire Council
Mirboo North
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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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
$495,000
$219,600
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 20262.71%
Based on $495,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.04%
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 202684%
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.
82
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
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.
16
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Mirboo North.
Local schools for Mirboo North
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Government School Catchment
Mirboo North Secondary College
Mirboo North Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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.
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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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