Moorabool Shire
<h2 data-block-key="v8lmq">About the Moorabool Shire</h2><p data-block-key="2mje6"><b>The Moorabool Shire is a fast-growing, semi-rural municipality located along Victoria’s main transport corridor, strategically positioned as the "gateway" between Melbourne (just 45 km west), Geelong, and Ballarat.</b></p><p data-block-key="3gr73">It offers a highly appealing lifestyle that combines rural tranquility with increasing urban convenience, making it a popular choice for commuters and "tree-changers."</p><p data-block-key="1bo15">Moorabool is defined by its diverse landscape, featuring the fertile, market-gardening plains of Bacchus Marsh (its major town) and the deep gorges and rugged beauty of Werribee Gorge State Park and Lerderderg State Park. </p><p data-block-key="78cap">The Shire's economy is strongly supported by agriculture (horticulture and dairy), manufacturing, and its role in construction material mining, while its population is expected to nearly double in the next 20 years. </p><p data-block-key="cdc66">Residents enjoy a rich heritage from the gold rush era, abundant nature-based recreation, and a strong focus on community development in its 64 townships.</p><p data-block-key="5ns64">The Traditional Owners and true sovereigns of the land now known as Moorabool are the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung, Wadawurrung, and Dja Dja Wurrung Peoples of the Kulin Nation.</p><p data-block-key="91hdv">Moorabool Shire Council is the local council for the municipality; <a href="https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/Home">visit the Moorabool Shire Council website</a> to learn more about the latest news, extensive community services, and its plans to manage significant growth while embracing its natural environment.</p><p data-block-key="cgrkq"><b>Ready to discover what each unique area in the Moorabool Shire has to offer? Explore our suburb and town profiles below to learn more about each locality, including median prices for sale and rent.</b></p>