Baw Baw Shire Council
Mirboo
Mirboo at a glance
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
334
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Mirboo.
Mirboo (3871) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria.
Mirboo has roughly 334 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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 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's population at 334, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
334
Median age
54
Family households
64%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$258/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$203/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
334
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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
Education
Schools in Mirboo.
Local schools for Mirboo
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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.
- What is the Mirboo postcode?
- Mirboo is in the 3871 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mirboo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $258, for units it's $203.
- What schools are in Mirboo?
- There are 2 schools serving Mirboo on this page, including Mirboo North Secondary College, Mirboo North Primary School.
- How walkable is Mirboo?
- Mirboo has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Mirboo?
- Mirboo is close to Mirboo East, Mirboo South, Mirboo North, Baromi, Baromi.
- What is the population of Mirboo?
- Mirboo has approximately 334 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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