Mooroolbark at a glance
Median house
$880,000
Median unit
$700,000
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
23.1k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Mooroolbark.
The postcode for Mooroolbark is 3138 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Mooroolbark is $880,000.
Mooroolbark (3138) sits in the Yarra Ranges region of Victoria. The median house here is $880,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Mooroolbark has roughly 23,059 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Mooroolbark 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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mooroolbark's population at 23,059, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
23,059
Median age
37
Family households
79%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $880,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $700,000, roughly 20% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $176,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$880,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $700,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$880,000
$700,000
23,059
Median age: 37
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.36% (median rent $400/wk against a $880,000 price tag). Units yield 2.97% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (20%), 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 20262.36%
Based on $880,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.97%
Based on $700,000 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 202678%
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.
811
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mooroolbark.
Local schools for Mooroolbark
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Government School Catchment
Mooroolbark East Primary School
Bimbadeen Heights Primary School
Yarra Hills Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mooroolbark.
- What is the median house price in Mooroolbark?
- The median house price in Mooroolbark, VIC 3138 is $880,000. The median unit price is $700,000.
- What is the Mooroolbark postcode?
- Mooroolbark is in the 3138 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- Where is Mooroolbark?
- Mooroolbark is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3138. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mooroolbark?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Mooroolbark?
- There are 20 schools serving Mooroolbark on this page, including Mooroolbark East Primary School, Billanook College, Bimbadeen Heights Primary School.
- How walkable is Mooroolbark?
- Mooroolbark has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mooroolbark?
- Mooroolbark is close to Lilydale, Kilsyth, Montrose, Croydon North, Croydon.
- What is the population of Mooroolbark?
- The population of Mooroolbark is approximately 23,059 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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