Outer East Melbourne · 3138 · 35 km from CBD

Buyer's Agent in Mooroolbark

Mooroolbark combines eastern suburb prestige with outer-east affordability. The tracked property gained $120K in value while achieving 5.38% yield — an exceptional dual return. Large lots (906 sqm average) provide subdivision or granny flat potential, and the Yarra Ranges gateway location attracts families seeking green space without sacrificing city access.

Avg Purchase

$740K

$680,000 – $850,000

Avg Rent

$880/wk

$750 – $1,000/wk

Avg Yield

5.38%

4.8% – 6.0%

Avg Land

906 sqm

700 – 1,100 sqm

Avg Capital Gain

$120K

Per property

Properties Tracked

1

In our portfolio

Research & Open Data

2 transactions in Mooroolbark are included in our public research dataset

Released under CC-BY 4.0 for academic research, journalism, and AI training. Each row in the dataset is anonymised — purchase price, land size, post-renovation rent, capital growth, and ownership structure with all client-identifying details removed.

Why Invest in Mooroolbark?

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Large lots averaging 906 sqm in an established setting

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Strong capital appreciation — $120K gain documented

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Yarra Ranges gateway with lifestyle appeal

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Mooroolbark station on Lilydale line

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Terrace Shopping Centre and local amenities

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Growing demand from families priced out of inner-east suburbs

Case Study: Mooroolbark — Growth + Cash Flow

Purchase Price

$740K

Current Value

$860K

Weekly Rent

$880/wk

Land Size

906 sqm

Purchased at $740K on a 906 sqm block. Capital appreciation to $860K ($120K gain) while generating $880/wk rent for a 5.38% yield. The large lot has granny flat or subdivision potential to further unlock value.

Living in Mooroolbark

Transport

Mooroolbark station (Lilydale line) — 50 min to Flinders Street. Maroondah Highway access.

Schools

Mooroolbark College, Luther College, Billanook College. Strong primary school network.

Schools in Mooroolbark(10 schools indexed)

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Sourced from ACARA MySchool 2025 + Department of Education Victoria. Primary schools ranked by NAPLAN Year 5 reading + numeracy mean against all 1,285 ranked Victorian primaries. Secondary schools ranked by VCE 40+ score % against all 538 Victorian secondaries.

Billanook College

Independent
Prep-12889 students92 teaching staff
VIC #172 · VCEICSEA 1104 (85%ile)LBOTE 12%

Rolling Hills Primary School

Government
Prep-6409 students30 teaching staff
VIC #242/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 1046 (67%ile)LBOTE 7%

Mooroolbark College

Government
7-12934 students85 teaching staff
VIC #382 · VCEICSEA 982 (38%ile)LBOTE 24%

Mooroolbark East Primary School

Government
Prep-6569 students53 teaching staff
VIC #650/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 1013 (53%ile)LBOTE 10%

Pembroke Primary School

Government
Prep-691 students9 teaching staff
VIC #696/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 923 (16%ile)LBOTE 52%

St Peter Julian Eymard

Catholic
Prep-6583 students45 teaching staff
VIC #734/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 1036 (62%ile)LBOTE 32%

Bimbadeen Heights Primary School

Government
Prep-6541 students44 teaching staff
VIC #837/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 1039 (64%ile)LBOTE 16%

Manchester Primary School

Government
Prep-6158 students17 teaching staff
VIC #1,134/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 955 (27%ile)LBOTE 36%

Mooroolbark Grammar

Independent
Prep-739 students6 teaching staff
ICSEA 997 (45%ile)LBOTE 41%

Yarra Hills Secondary College

Government
7-12530 students59 teaching staff
ICSEA 972 (34%ile)LBOTE 14%

Infrastructure & Amenities

Terrace Shopping Centre, Mooroolbark Recreation Reserve, close to Yarra Ranges wineries and Healesville.

Demographics

Families and young couples seeking eastern suburbs lifestyle. Growing community with good schools and recreational facilities.

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