Median house price
$488k
+1.1% change
VIC · South Gippsland Council
Mirboo North, 3871
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,292
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.3%
Median age
48
Median income
$1,223/wk
Employment rate
52%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$487,500
Languages at home
4%non-English
Most common: Italian, German, Vietnamese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Café precinct
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Mirboo North sits in South Gippsland Council as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, denser than many peers of a similar size.
Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, with buses linking the suburb to surrounding areas. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Reported crime has been rising recently. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
Desirability sits around average overall, with community and employment the main drag compared with similar regional towns.
At a glance
Mirboo North snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
2,292
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#49
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
55th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
54th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
43rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 47.5/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 42% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 2513th in Australia
- State rank
- 529th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #49 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #151 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $487,500
- Median price change
- +1.1%
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
2,292(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +2.3% over 5 years · 54th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +2.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +12
- Change in 5 years
- +51
- Growth rank in VIC
- 54th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,350), extrapolated at +0.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,263
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,223
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 75 of 935
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,367
- Employment rate
- 52%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 827 / 42 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 135
- Against the person
- 35
- Against property
- 68
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 58.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 65 residents
- State safety percentile
- 55th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +48.4%
Most common offence types
- A231 Fv Common Assault9
- B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary11
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle15
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order18
- Other Crimes Against The Person10
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 990.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 43th
School list
- Mirboo North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 989 · 42th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 278 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Mirboo North Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 992 · 43th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 322 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Brennan St/Ridgway St
- Brennan St/Ridgway St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
86 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 5 cafes · 2 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries · 3 places of worship
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Decent local green space — 2 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 63/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 2.21
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 4.42
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.88
Food & drink(10)
- Strzelecki BakeryBakery
76 Ridgway
- Bullock DrayCafe
96a Ridgway
- Lamezleighs Coffee House & EateryCafe
62 Ridgway, Mirboo North
- Noodle BoxCafe
54 Ridgway
- Number 96Cafe
98 Ridgway
- Ridgeway TakeawayCafe
73 Ridgway
- Mirboo North Commercial Hotel MotelPub
7 Ridgway
- Pub
- Grand Ridge BreweryRestaurant
Ridgway
- Mirboo North PizzeriaRestaurant
92 Ridgway
Shopping(3)
- Craig YoungButcher
90a Ridgway
- FoodworksSupermarket
72-74 Ridgway, Mirboo North
Community(6)
- Mirboo North RSLCommunity centre
- Kindergarten
- Mirboo North LibraryLibrary
- Mirboo North Primary SchoolSchool
1 Balook Street
- Mirboo North Secondary CollegeSchool
2 Castle Street
- Mirboo North Shire HallTownhall
Health & services(2)
- Mirboo North PharmacyPharmacy
46 Ridgway
- Tarwin Veterinary GroupVeterinary
3 Peters Street
Sport & outdoors(8)
- Baromi ParkPark
- Picnic area
- Playground
- Mirboo North Bowls ClubSports centre
- Sports centre
- Skate Bowl Baromi Park Mirboo NorthSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Transport(2)
2 bus stops
Other(38)
- FoodWorksAlcohol
72-74 Ridgway, Mirboo North
- The Art SpaceArt
81b Ridgway, Mirboo North
- Bendigo BankBank
88 Ridgway
- Bench (3)
- Worlds (former) longet picnic benchBench
- Bicycle Parking
- Bicycle Repair Station
- Books
- Mirboo North NewsagentBooks
52 Ridgway
- Car repair (2)
- Home Timber & HardwareDoityourself
81 Ridgway
- Drinking water (2)
- Charging the RegionsEV charging
- Mirboo North CFAFire station
- Mirboo North Fire StationFire station
- Fitness Station
- Town Centre NurseryGarden Centre
57-69 Ridgway
- Continental DriftGift
94a Ridgway
- Ridgway DiscountsGift
Ridgway
- Wrens NestGift
90b Ridgway
- Brava HairHairdresser
94b Ridgway
- Rail Trail InformationInformation
- Mirboo Noth Commercial Hotel MotelMotel
- Parking (8)
- BP Evans Petroleum Mirboo NorthPetrol station
- Picnic Table (4)
- Place of worship
- St Andrews Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
- St MarysPlace of worship
- Mirboo North Police StationPolice
- Mirboo North Post OfficePost office
- Mirboo North Baromi Park Toilet FacilityPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- Recreation Ground
- Recycling
- Shelter (3)
- Strzelecki HouseSocial Facility
- Waste Basket (3)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Allambee East H12 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
- Baromi ParkPark
- Dickies Hill Picnic ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Place of worship
- St Andrews Uniting Church
- St Marys
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Leongatha Memorial Hospital (20.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 71
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 31.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 197 mm · ~25 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 228 mm · ~28 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 261 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 304 mm · ~38 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
31 planning-related records
2021· 14 proposals
September 2021
- Develop land with a dwelling and ancillary outbuilding9 WANKE ROAD MIRBOO NORTH 3871NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
- Develop land with a dwelling18 OLD THORPDALE ROAD MIRBOO NORTH 3871NOD issued by a delegate
- Building and works associated with developing land with a shed12 GOLF LINKS DRIVE MIRBOO NORTH 3871Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Use and development of land for group accommodation902 BERRYS CREEK ROAD MIRBOO NORTH 3871Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Develop land with an Out building2580 STRZELECKI HIGHWAY MIRBOO NORTH 3871Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two (2) lot subdivision - Amend what the permit allows - develop land with a second dwelling2 WHEILDON STREET MIRBOO NORTH 3871Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of land as a mail centre54A RIDGWAY MIRBOO NORTH 3871Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Develop land with eight (8) dwellings. Eight (8) lot subdivision. Removal of native vegetation2 OGILVIE STREET MIRBOO NORTH 3871NOD issued by a delegate
April 2021
- 2 Lot Subdivision - Amend what the permit allows and plans endorsed under the permit340 St Ellens RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Amending what the permit allows by: Use of the land for a licensed premises, increasing patrons number, building and works and reduction in the car parking requirement62 RIDGWAY MIRBOO NORTH 3871In progress
- Use and development of land with dwelling3390 STRZELECKI HIGHWAY MIRBOO NORTH 3871Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of land for a place of assembly. Develop land with business identification signage.2634 STRZELECKI HIGHWAY MIRBOO NORTH 3871Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Buildings and works to construct a single dwelling and ancillary outbuilding15 Wells RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development associated with a Dwelling (extension)12 Galvins RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 17 proposals
November 2020
- Develop land with an extension (alfresco) to an existing dwelling3535 Grand Ridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- Use and development of land with a dwelling. Amend a S173 agreement.6 Darlimurla RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Develop land with an agricultural3735 Grand Ridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of land for a dwelling and creation of access to a Road Zone Category 12750 Meeniyan-Mirboo North RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use building as a dwelling. Two lot subdivision.31 BAROMI ROAD MIRBOO NORTH 3871Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Develop land with a dwelling8 Laura RisePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Use and development of land with a dwelling2608 Strzelecki HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- Reduction of car parking requirement associated with a Restricted Retail Premises65 Burchell LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Use and development of land with a dwelling265 Boolarra-Mirboo North RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Development within the Heritage Overlay for a soundshell/amphitheatre as part of the Baromi Park Master Plan36 Couper StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- Develop land with a deck associated with existing dwelling228 Fullertons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
- Development of a dwelling and outbuilding - amend endorsed plans17 Balook StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Develop land with an extension to existing dwelling60 St Ellens RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of land with a dwelling1 Muirhead DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2020
- Develop land with an extension to an existing dwelling. Develop land with an outbuilding.16 Stephens RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of land for storage3235 Strzelecki HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Extension to existing red line area9 Grand Ridge WestPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Monash
- Member of Parliament
- Mary ALDRED (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 116,463
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -1.2 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.1%Labor 45.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 20.0 km away).
Coalition 51.3%Labor 48.7%
2.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -3.5 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Mirboo NorthLabor 48.9% · Coalition 51.1% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- ThorpdaleLabor 37.0% · Coalition 63.0% TPP (2025)12.1 km away
- Mount EcclesLabor 32.0% · Coalition 68.0% TPP (2025)16.0 km away
- DumbalkLabor 33.0% · Coalition 67.0% TPP (2025)16.2 km away
- NarracanLabor 28.2% · Coalition 71.8% TPP (2025)16.3 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in South Gippsland Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.