Mooroolbark, VIC 3138 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mooroolbark is a residential suburb in Melbourne's outer east, 37 km from the CBD, served by Mooroolbark station on the Lilydale line and local shopping along Brice Avenue. It has a population of over 23,000, predominantly families in the 30-39 age group. Housing is mainly detached houses with a median price around $860,000 and weekly rent of $630.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 23,059
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $1,994 /week
- Median personal income
- $838 /week
- Median family income
- $2,246 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Yarra Ranges
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - Outer East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Deakin
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $630 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Median house price
- $862,000
- Rent share of household income
- 32%
Schools
- Mooroolbark College
- Billanook College
- Pembroke Primary School
Transport
- Lilydale line — Mooroolbark station
Lifestyle & amenities
Family-focused suburb with a mix of established homes and newer developments near the railway station and commercial strip. Local hubs include Coles supermarket and the community centre; Brushy Creek runs through parks.
- 12 cafés
- 52 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 70 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 12 supermarkets
- 30 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 31.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 56.9% of the 9,890 resolvable premises in Mooroolbark. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 42.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 56.9%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,104 across postcode 3138 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 525 property offences, 225 violent offences, 58 drug offences.
- Wider Yarra Ranges LGA: 5,164 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mooroolbark?
Mooroolbark (VIC 3138) had 23,059 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Yarra Ranges local government area.
What is the median rent in Mooroolbark?
The median advertised rent in Mooroolbark is $630/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mooroolbark?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Mooroolbark. Nearest include: Mooroolbark College, Billanook College, Pembroke Primary School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mooroolbark?
Mooroolbark is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (56.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mooroolbark?
Across postcode 3138, 1,104 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (525), violent (225), drug offences (58). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Mooroolbark?
In Mooroolbark, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (31.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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