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Mirboo VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mirboo, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Mirboo VIC is 334 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mirboo is $618 per week ($32,136 per year). Median rent in Mirboo is $203 per week ($880 per month). Mirboo has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Mirboo has a population density of 4.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mirboo is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mirboo is $1,300.

There were 10 recorded offences in Mirboo in 2025-25, a rate of 30 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (4 offences).

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Mirboo Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mirboo Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$618/wk

$32,136 per year

#6808 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$203/wk

$880 per month

#7357 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Mirboo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (176) Female 47.8% (161)

Population Density

4.4

people per km²

334 people · 75.9 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,399

Family income/wk

Mirboo Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Mirboo Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.0% 69 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.0% 52 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Mirboo Country of Birth

Australia

91.9%

England

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Mirboo Religion

No Religion

54.3%

Not stated

15.2%

Catholic

11.9%

Anglican

10.4%

Uniting Church

4.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.8%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mirboo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Mirboo Employment

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Employed full-time

27.2% 71 people

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Employed part-time

20.3% 53 people

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Unemployed

1.5% 4 people

🏠

Not in labour force

51.0% 133 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Mirboo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.5%

Bachelor Degree

24.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.7%

Postgraduate Degree

4.2%

Certificate I/II

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Mirboo Occupation

Managers

35.5%

Professionals

19.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.5%

Community & Personal Service

9.2%

Labourers

6.6%

Clerical & Administrative

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Mirboo Field of Study

Engineering

31.9%

Society & Culture

19.4%

Health

13.9%

Agriculture & Environment

12.5%

Management & Commerce

12.5%

Education

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Mirboo Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mirboo Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

5.4%

$400-$499/wk

10.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.3%

$4,000+/wk

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mirboo Marital Status

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Married

52.6% 150

↔️

Separated

1.8% 5

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Divorced

6.0% 17

🕊️

Widowed

7.4% 21

👤

Never married

32.3% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mirboo Ancestry

Australian

36.4%

English

34.2%

Irish

9.0%

Scottish

7.1%

German

3.9%

Other

2.7%

Dutch

1.7%

Italian

1.5%

French

1.0%

Greek

1.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.7%

Welsh

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mirboo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.7%

Secondary — Government

24.5%

Pre-school

16.3%

Vocational Education

16.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Mirboo Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.9% 29

✅

No need for assistance

95.1% 568

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Mirboo Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.2% 52

—

Not a volunteer

79.8% 206

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mirboo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

11.1%

$600-$799/mo

13.3%

$800-$999/mo

11.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

35.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

8.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mirboo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.3%

Did not go to work

14.6%

Walked only

6.7%

Bus

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Mirboo Car Ownership

1 vehicle

29.6%

2 vehicles

31.9%

3 vehicles

18.5%

4+ vehicles

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Mirboo Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.3%

2 bedrooms

14.2%

3 bedrooms

56.7%

4 bedrooms

22.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Mirboo Population Mobility

12.3%

moved in the last year

28.6%

moved in the last 5 years

3.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

45.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mirboo Indigenous Population

0.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

585

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mirboo Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Mirboo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.4%

$1-$149/wk

5.2%

$150-$299/wk

9.5%

$300-$399/wk

8.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

13.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

1.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

$3,500+/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mirboo Family Structure

Couple — no children

43.6%

Couple — children under 15

33.0%

Couple — no children under 15

14.1%

One parent — children under 15

5.7%

One parent — no children under 15

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mirboo Military Service

🏅

Previously served

4.2% 11

👤

Never served

95.8% 251

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mirboo Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

22.1% 57

—

Did not provide

77.9% 201

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mirboo Children Ever Born

No children

31.6%

1 child

10.3%

2 children

29.1%

3 children

17.9%

4 children

8.5%

5+ children

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Mirboo When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Mirboo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.4%

5–14 hours

33.1%

15–29 hours

15.4%

30+ hours

15.8%

Did not do domestic work

20.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Mirboo Household Size

1 person

32.8%

2 persons

40.6%

3 persons

8.6%

4 persons

13.3%

5 persons

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mirboo Where Residents Moved From

Same address

256

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Mirboo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mirboo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 10 total

Assault

Theft

Weapons

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Mirboo Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,226/wk

Median Rent $203/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Mirboo

Your weekly income

≈ $5,313/month

Median rent $203/wk

Left after rent $1,023/wk

Rent share 16.6%

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Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $63/wk

Ouyen

Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $38/wk

Dimboola

Income: $575/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $33/wk

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Income: $604/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $23/wk

St Arnaud

Income: $560/wk Rent: $188/wk Save: $15/wk

Corryong

Income: $589/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $3/wk

Mirboo vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Bearii

Pop: 167 Income: $459/wk Rent: $185/wk

Harston

Pop: 167 Income: $809/wk Rent: $230/wk

Leichardt

Pop: 167 Income: $805/wk Rent: $215/wk

Munro

Pop: 167 Income: $665/wk Rent: $150/wk

Paraparap

Pop: 167 Income: $1,149/wk Rent: $300/wk

Allestree

Pop: 168 Income: $624/wk Rent: $263/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mirboo

What is the population of Mirboo VIC?

The population of Mirboo VIC is 334 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.4 people per km².Mirboo is ranked #5,792 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mirboo?

The median personal income in Mirboo VIC is $618 per week, or $32,136 per year.The median household income is $1,226 per week.Family income is $1,399 per week.Mirboo is ranked #6,808 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mirboo?

Median rent in Mirboo VIC is $203 per week ($880 per month).Rent represents 16.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mirboo ranks #7,357 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mirboo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mirboo VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mirboo?

The median age in Mirboo VIC is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mirboo a good suburb to live in?

Mirboo is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 334.The median income is $618/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21702. All dollar figures in AUD.