Mooroolbark Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Mooroolbark Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Mooroolbark Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Mooroolbark Schools
Local Schools 3
Nearby Top Schools 6
Oxley Christian College
Mount Lilydale Mercy College
Melba Secondary College
Edinburgh College
Lilydale High School
Lilydale Heights College
Suburbs Near MOOROOLBARK
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📍 About Mooroolbark
MOOROOLBARK is situated in Melbourne's Interface region, home to 23,059 residents with a population density of 1844 people/km² according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local housing market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $0.9M, representing an 84% increase over the past decade. Units have similarly performed well, reaching a median price of $0.7M with 81% growth over the same 10-year period.
Education: Families have access to quality schooling options locally. VCAA 2025 VCE results show Mooroolbark College as the area's public school option, ranked #140 among public schools, while Billanook College provides private education and holds a #91 ranking among private schools.
Safety: Mooroolbark offers excellent safety standards for residents. Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a crime rate of 3547 per 100,000 people, which is just 0.52x the Victorian average of 6810, making this a very safe area to live.
Demographics: The suburb has a modest Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 3.60% of the population, representing approximately 830 people.
Transport: Located approximately 39.1km from the CBD, Mooroolbark offers a 49-minute drive to the city center. The suburb benefits from its own train station on the Lilydale line, providing convenient public transport access to Melbourne.