Mooroopna North
Mooroopna North | |
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Mooroopna North | |
| Coordinates: 36°19′31″S 145°18′3″E / 36.32528°S 145.30083°E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
| LGA | |
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| • State electorate | |
| • Federal division | |
| Population | |
| • Total | 123 (2021 census)[2] |
| Postcode | 3629 |
Mooroopna North is a rural locality in Victoria, Australia, situated in the Goulburn Valley region within the City of Greater Shepparton local government area. It lies approximately 5 km north of the town of Mooroopna, near the Goulburn River. At the 2021 census, Mooroopna North had a population of 144.[3][4]
History
European settlement in the region began in the 1860s with pastoral runs, accelerating in the 1870s through farm selections under land acts. The locality's primary school opened in 1875.[5][6]
Geography
Mooroopna North is a rural locality in the Goulburn Valley. It is bounded by the Goulburn River to the south and east.
Weather
The area experiences a temperate climate with hot summers (average January maximum 33.8°C) and cool winters (average July maximum 14.5°C), receiving about 500 mm of annual rainfall, primarily in winter and spring.[7]
Demographics
At the 2021 census, Mooroopna North had 144 residents, an increase from 123 in 2016. The median age was 37, with 22.4% under 15 years old and 11.2% aged 65 or over. Males comprised 55.2% of the population. Approximately 3.5% identified as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The most common ancestries were Australian (44.4%), English (38.9%), and Irish (13.2%). English was spoken at home by 86.1% of residents. The median weekly household income was $1,416, with 58.2% of those aged 15+ in the labour force.[3]
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Mooroopna North (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "2021 Mooroopna North, Census All persons QuickStats | Australian Bureau of Statistics". www.abs.gov.au. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
- ^ a b "2021 Mooroopna North, Census All persons QuickStats | Australian Bureau of Statistics". www.abs.gov.au. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
- ^ Council, Greater Shepparton City. "Our Towns". Greater Shepparton City Council. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
- ^ "Mooroopna | Victorian Places". www.victorianplaces.com.au. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
- ^ "History | Mooroopna North Primary School". Mooroopna North Prim. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
- ^ "Climate statistics for Australian locations". www.bom.gov.au. Archived from the original on 22 October 2025. Retrieved 3 January 2026.