Mitchell Shire Council

Moormbool West

VIC3523

Moormbool West at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

43

Median age 53

The brief

What to know about Moormbool West.

Moormbool West (3523) sits in the Mitchell region of Victoria.

Moormbool West has roughly 43 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.

Moormbool West scores 0/100 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.

Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 4 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Moormbool West's population at 43, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (55% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 45% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

43

Median age

53

Family households

75%

Lone person

45%

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)

$255/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$180/wk

Owner occupied

55%

Renter occupied

15%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

43

Median age: 53

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

1

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences1 (100.0%)

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

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Moormbool West.

Local schools for Moormbool West

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Government School Catchment

Heathcote Primary School

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Puckapunyal Primary School

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Nagambie Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

422 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

29.8°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

3.7°C

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Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Moormbool West.

What is the Moormbool West postcode?
Moormbool West is in the 3523 postcode, in VIC, in the Mitchell Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Moormbool West?
The median weekly rent for houses is $255, for units it's $180.
What schools are in Moormbool West?
There are 16 schools serving Moormbool West on this page, including Heathcote Primary School, Holy Rosary School, Puckapunyal Primary School.
How walkable is Moormbool West?
Moormbool West has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Moormbool West?
Moormbool West is close to Graytown, Costerfield, Mount Camel, Redcastle, Wirrate.
What is the population of Moormbool West?
Moormbool West has approximately 43 residents. The median age is 53.

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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