Underbool, VIC 3509 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Underbool is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3509, home to 215 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mildura local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 417 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 215
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,273 /week
- Median personal income
- $747 /week
- Median family income
- $1,625 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.6
- Local government area
- Mildura
- Statistical region (SA4)
- North West
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mallee
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $150 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $433
- Rent share of household income
- 12%
Schools
- Underbool Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- General Store/Mallee Hwy
- Underbool General Store/Cotter St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 17 resolvable premises in Underbool. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 5 across postcode 3509 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 3 violent offences, 2 property offences.
- Wider Mildura LGA: 14,116 offences per 100,000 residents.
Other suburbs in Mildura
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Underbool?
Underbool (VIC 3509) had 215 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Mildura local government area.
What is the median rent in Underbool?
The median advertised rent in Underbool is $150/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Underbool?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Underbool covering government sectors. Nearest include: Underbool Primary School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Underbool?
Underbool is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Underbool?
Across postcode 3509, 5 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (3), property (2). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Underbool?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Underbool centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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