VIC3138· Pop. 23,059Yarra Ranges

MOOROOLBARK

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

50

Liveability score

59

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$872,500

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

Real

2.4%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

3.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.9%

modelled estimate

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MOOROOLBARK shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$400/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+1.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.18%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

53 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$720k
2021
$836k
2022
$870k
2023
$821k
2025
$873k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

MOOROOLBARK is a metropolitan VIC suburb with steady capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 2.4% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,994/wk

$80k taxable p.a.

Renters

20.4%

78.0% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.2%

Population growth

+2.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

71%

23% apartments

Degree qualified

38.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

390 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.2%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

31.8 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

25 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

66.6%

Strong demand

Walkability

47 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

34.2 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

1,688/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3138

🏫6 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚2 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Rolling Hills Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1046(67%)
409 students15:1 student–teacher48% girls21% top SEA quarter

Bimbadeen Heights Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1039(64%)
541 students15:1 student–teacher50% girls18% top SEA quarter

St Peter Julian Eymard

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1036(62%)
583 students16:1 student–teacher49% girls19% top SEA quarter

Mooroolbark East Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1013(53%)
569 students13:1 student–teacher47% girls11% top SEA quarter

Manchester Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 955(27%)
158 students10:1 student–teacher49% girls8% top SEA quarter

Pembroke Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 923(16%)
91 students12:1 student–teacher44% girls8% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

Mooroolbark College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 982(38%)
934 students13:1 student–teacher52% girls9% top SEA quarter

Yarra Hills Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 972(34%)
530 students10:1 student–teacher47% girls6% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

Billanook College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1104(85%)
889 students11:1 student–teacher45% girls41% top SEA quarter

Mooroolbark Grammar

Independent · Yrs Prep-7 · Major Cities

ICSEA 997(45%)
39 students8:1 student–teacher33% girls10% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
86/ 100

5.2 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average
1007ICSEA · national avg 1000

10 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
40/ 100
🚆 3 train🚃 9 tram🚌 31 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

38

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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