Shepparton (Vic.)

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According to investigations of ABS demographics figures for the surrounding region, combined with fresh street locations verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Shepparton has an estimated residency of approximately 32,190 people as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 123 people (0.4%) from the 2021 Census, which registered 32,067 people. This shift is deduced from a resident base of 31,895, calculated by Districts using the June 2025 ERP release from the ABS alongside 801 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. This population size represents a density of 753 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical values recorded across areas analyzed by Districts. The 0.4% post-census growth of the suburb of Shepparton sits within 0.6 percentage points of the wider SA4 territory (1.0%), showing competitive expansion indicators. The population increase in this locality was mostly stimulated by international migration, which accounted for roughly 79.0% of the total demographic expansion in recent times.

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Shepparton boasts a qualified labor pool with strong representation in critical service industries, an unemployment rate of 5.6%, and a projected employment growth of 0.5% over the previous year, according to Districts' compilation of statistical area information. By March 2026, 14,368 residents were employed, and the local unemployment rate stood 1.9% higher than that of Regional Vic., which was 3.7%, while workforce participation lagged slightly behind the regional average, at 58.7% versus 61.1%. Census data indicated that only 8.1% of residents worked from home, a figure that may reflect the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdown measures.

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The suburb of Shepparton records a median taxpayer income of $45,725 and an average taxpayer income of $55,848, according to the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year. These figures represent a lower position relative to national averages, contrasting with the median income of $50,954 and average income of $62,728 in Regional Vic. Adjusted for Wage Price Index inflation of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current values are estimated to be approximately $50,124 (median) and $61,221 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Shepparton between the 19th and 24th percentiles nationally. The income profile is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which contains 30.0% of residents ( people), mirroring the broader metropolitan region where of the population falls into this group. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain of their income, which corresponds to the st percentile nationwide.

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The mix of housing types in the suburb of Shepparton, measured during the most recent Census, consisted of 85.1% standalone houses and 14.9% alternate dwellings (such as semi-detached builds, units, and other housing categories), compared to Regional Vic. where houses made up 90.1% and alternate dwellings comprised 9.9%. Home ownership in the suburb of Shepparton lagged behind Regional Vic. averages at 32.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (28.8%) or renting tenants (39.1%). The median monthly home loan payment in the area was significantly lower than the Regional Vic. average at $1,249, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $270, compared to Regional Vic. figures of $1,430 and $285. On a national level, mortgage payments in the suburb of Shepparton are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly below the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 64.5%, which consists of 25.0% couples raising children, 24.8% couples without children, and 13.5% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.5%, which includes single-person households at 31.6% and group living arrangements at 4.0% of the total. The typical household size of 2.4 residents is identical to the Regional Vic. average.

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The region shows lower levels of higher education, with university graduation rates (19.2%) tracking well below the Victorian average of 33.4%. This highlights both a difficulty and a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Practical and vocational skills are common, with 34.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (24.0%).

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Public transit assessment indicates there are 273 operational passenger stops inside the suburb of Shepparton, which include rail connections. These transit points are linked to 20 separate routes, which combine to support 1,439 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is classified as excellent, with citizens living an average of 173 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the locality, most workers travel outside the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 92%, and walking accounting for 4%. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.3 cars per home, which is lower than the regional standard. A low 8.1% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which could reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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Health indicators demonstrate significant difficulties in the suburb of Shepparton, based on Districts' analysis of mortality metrics and the presence of chronic illnesses, which are notable among both younger and older demographic groups, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 49% of the overall population (~15,766 people) compared to a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Shepparton exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most local areas, with 24.1% of residents born outside Australia and 25.4% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion in the suburb of Shepparton, accounting for 47.4% of the population. However, the most distinct variation is in Islam, which represents 10.9% of the local population, significantly exceeding the Regional Vic. average of 1.0%.

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With a median age of 38, the suburb of Shepparton is younger than the Regional Vic. average of 43 but matches the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age segment represents 15.9% of the population, showing strong numbers compared to Regional Vic., while the 65 - 74 segment is smaller at 9.9%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 11.8% to 13.2% of the population, and the 25 to 34 cohort has grown from 14.7% to 15.9%. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 group has decreased from 11.4% to 10.2%. Long-term projections indicate that the age structure in the suburb of Shepparton will change significantly by with the to age group leading this change by increasing (an addition of people) to reach residents from .

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Shepparton currently has an estimated 2,188 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 1,294 children aged 0-2 and 862 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 7% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 63% by 2041 (to approximately 3,564 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 3,244. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.8 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.