$230 —
Lower than 66% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: $198
- 2021: $230
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Mooroopna North West · Suburb / Locality
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Much lower housing costs make Mooroopna North West an affordable place to live. Nearly half of all homes are owned outright, meaning many residents live without the pressure of a mortgage or rent. This financial ease is a standout feature of the area compared to the rest of the country.
All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Mooroopna North West — lower than 66% of areas.
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical monthly mortgage payments are just $1,203, which is well below the Victorian figure of $1,859. Rent is also far below the national average, with a typical weekly cost of $230.
$230 —
Lower than 66% of suburb / locality areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$1,203 —
Lower than 76% of suburb / locality areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Mooroopna North West splits fairly evenly between Under $1,000 (50%) and $1,000–$1,799 (50%).
How homes are owned or rented.
Home ownership is high here, with 48% of people owning their place outright—far above the 31% national figure. In contrast, only 16% of households are renting, which is far below both the state and national levels.
16.0% —
Lower than 52% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
48.0% —
Higher than 70% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In Mooroopna North West, Owned outright is the majority at 57%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 24%.
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses make up 84% of all homes, far above the national figure of 72.3%. Most of these are larger homes, with 76% having three or more bedrooms, though there are slightly more people per bedroom here than in most other areas.
0.90 —
Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
84.0% —
Lower than 76% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
76.0% —
Lower than 59% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In Mooroopna North West, Separate house is the majority at 88%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 13%.
In Mooroopna North West, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 59%; 4 bedrooms is next at 27%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Mooroopna North West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21758/mooroopna-north-west/topic/housing-dwellings