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VIC · Strathbogie Council

Euroa, 3666

Est. population · Jun 2025

3,534

Growth (1 yr)

+0.3%

Growth (5 yr)

+1.5%

Median age

54

Median income

$1,079/wk

Employment rate

45.4%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$545,000

Languages at home

3.5%non-English

Most common: Mandarin, Nepali, Sinhalese

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

49.1/100
Average

Top 39% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Heritage area
What Euroa is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, Education hub, Heritage area

Suburb profile

Away from the major hubs, Euroa is a mid-sized suburb in Strathbogie Council with its own quieter rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.

Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.

Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

The desirability picture is around average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Euroa snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$545k

-4.4% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

3,534

+0.3% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

11.0%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#37

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

41st

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

48th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

2/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

27th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
49.1/100 — Average
State standing
Top 39% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2288th in Australia
State rank
485th in VIC
Peer rank
#37 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#125 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$545,000
Median price change
-4.4%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

3,534(June 2025)

+0.3% annual · +1.5% over 5 years · 48th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.3%
5-year growth
+1.5%
Change in 1 year
+10
Change in 5 years
+53
Growth rank in VIC
48th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,700), extrapolated at +1.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
3,508
Median age
54
Median household income / week
$1,079
Dwelling vacancy
11%
Unoccupied private dwellings
185 of 1,684
Median monthly mortgage
$1,129
Employment rate
45.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,403 / 84 / 12

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
154
Against the person
33
Against property
81
Rate per 1,000 residents
43.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 106 residents
State safety percentile
41.4th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-35.6%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage11
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle8
  • B49 Other Theft33
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order20
  • Other Crimes Against The Person9

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
956
Median ICSEA percentile
27th
School list
  • Euroa Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 956 · 27th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 273 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Euroa Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 949 · 24th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 115 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • St John's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1033 · 61th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 199 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Euroa KindergartenKirkland Avenuekindergarten
  • Goodstart Early LearningCampbell Streetkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

7 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Arcadia Two Chain Rd/Euroa-Shepparton Rd
  • Euroa Railway Station
  • Euroa Station
  • Euroa Station/Railway St
  • Euroa Station/Railway St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

24 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 places of worship · 3 playgrounds · 1 swimming pools

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 6 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
Walkability proxy
11/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.71
Community(2)
  • Goodstart Early LearningKindergarten

    14 Campbell Street, Euroa

  • Euroa Secondary CollegeSchool

    26 Campbell Street

Health & services(1)
  • Euroa HealthHospital

    36 Kennedy Street, Euroa

Sport & outdoors(7)
  • Euroa Golf CourseGolf course

    Golf Course Road, Euroa

  • Euroa ArboretumPark
  • Lions Park PlaygroundPlayground
  • Native play spacePlayground
  • Playground
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool
Other(14)
  • Bbq
  • Lions Park BBQBbq
  • Drinking water
  • Euroa CFAFire station

    19-23 Clifton Street, Euroa

  • Castle Creek MotelMotel

    53 Clifton Street, Euroa

  • Motel
  • Parking
  • Picnic Table
  • Baptist ChurchPlace of worship

    31 Kennedy Street, Euroa

  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Public toilets
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Track
  • Euroa transfer stationWaste Transfer Station

    46 Euroa Tip Road

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

8 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Balmattum Hill Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Euroa ArboretumPark
  • Euroa I50 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Euroa I51 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Euroa Rotary ParkPark
  • Lions ParkPark
  • Seven Creeks ParkPark
  • Telegraph ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
20
Parks (OSM)
6

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Baptist Church

    31 Kennedy Street, Euroa

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
2
Nearest hospital
Euroa Health (1.2 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • AmcalBinney StreetPharmacy
  • Euroa HealthKennedy StreetHospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
79
Participants per 1,000 residents
22.4

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
28° / 11°
Rainfall
176 mm · ~22 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 7°
Rainfall
233 mm · ~29 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
12° / 2°
Rainfall
385 mm · ~48 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 6°
Rainfall
295 mm · ~37 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

77 planning-related records

2021· 26 proposals

  • July 2021

  • Development of Shed and Tank
    101 SIEMS ROAD EUROA 3666Withdrawn
  • Development of Land for a Bottle Shop and Liquor License
    25 TARCOMBE STREET EUROA 3666NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Development of Shed
    3 DRYSDALE ROAD EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) lot Subdivision
    79 ANDERSON STREET EUROA 3666Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Development of land for an extension of dwelling
    6 CREE STREET EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Re-subdivision of existing 5 lots to 4 lots and use and development of three lots each for a dwelling
    106 HORSESHOE BEND LANE EUROA 3666Withdrawn
  • Construction of a Carport
    52 COWELLS LANE EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Use & development of land for a dwelling
    254 WOOD ROAD EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Replacement Shed
    37 WILKINSONS LANE EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for an extension to a court house; Two lot boundary re-alignment
    99 BINNEY STREET EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a dwelling and a shed
    133 BOUNDARY ROAD SOUTH EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land to construct a solar pergola and two (2) carports to service six (6) residential units
    19 BINNEY STREET EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Four (4) Lot Subdivision and Creation of an Easement
    12-20 CREE STREET EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) lot subdivision and works in an unnamed road reserve for access
    5 Lewis StreetWithdrawn
  • Use and development of land for second dwelling and shed - Amended plans
    37 BUTTER FACTORY LANE EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Twenty Eight (28) Lot Subdivision and removal of Native vegetation
    15-35 STEWART STREET EUROA 3666Lapsed
  • Use and development of land for battery storage (Utility Installation)
    54-60 GARRETT STREET EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a Second Dwelling and Two Lot Subdivision
    54 BIRKETT STREET EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a second dwelling
    20 DRYSDALE ROAD EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development of land for an extension of an existing dwelling
    87 ANDERSON STREET EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Development of land for a garage and carport
    3 TUCKNOTTS LANE EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of existing signage and installation of new signage in the same location. Same area size as existing.
    36-42 Binney StreetWithdrawn
  • Development of land for extension of existing building (egg grading facility); reduction in car parking requirements.
    48-52 GRAHAM STREET EUROA 3666Permit issued by the RA
  • Development of land for a dwelling extension and carport
    137 FORLONGE MEMORIAL ROAD EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    94 BINNEY STREET EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) lot subdivision; Use and development of land for a dwelling.
    88-96 Birkett StreetNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
2020· 14 proposals

  • December 2020

  • A staged multi lot residential subdivision, access to the Principal Road Network TRZ2 and removal of native vegetation.
    45-85 BOUNDARY ROAD SOUTH EUROA 3666NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Change of use of existing dwelling to Farm Office, deletion of Condition 15 and the legal description of the land to be amended
    302 CUSACK ROAD EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a dwelling, studio, swimming pool, shed and carport
    47 BRANJEE ROAD EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for two sheds
    105 DRYSDALE ROAD EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Development of land for a shed
    77 SIEMS ROAD EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works including changes to the facade of the reception building, including undercover carports (x2), walkway disabled access ramp and new portico. Two business identification signs (One internally illuminated).
    53 CLIFTON STREET EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Six (6) lot subdivision
    51 WEIR STREET EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Use and development of land for industry (repair and assembly) metal products and associated signage and a reduction in car parking requirements
    88-96 BIRKETT STREET EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of land for a dwelling and a two (2) lot subdivision
    239 Cowells LaneNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Development of land for a detached extension to existing dwelling
    197 CUSACK ROAD EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for a dwelling
    547 EUROA-STRATHBOGIE ROAD EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for extension of existing building (egg grading facility); reduction in car parking requirements.
    48-52 GRAHAM STREET EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for of a dwelling and shed
    5 BARNES STREET EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for two (2) dwellings and a two (2) lot subdivision
    27 BURY STREET EUROA 3666Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

20 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 08/12/2025 and 07/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 5:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 5:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, SYDNEY-HUME OUT RAMP ON07 Dec 2025 – 06 Dec 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 08/12/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 5:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 5:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, EUROA MAIN-HUME IN RAMP ON07 Dec 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.EUROA MAIN ROAD, HUME OUT-EUROA MAIN RAMP OF09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.CLIFTON STREET, EUROA MAIN ROAD09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.SYDNEY-HUME OUT RAMP ON, TARCOMBE STREET09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.TARCOMBE STREET, CLIFTON STREET09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.TARCOMBE STREET, CLIFTON STREET09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.EUROA MAIN ROAD, HUME OUT-EUROA MAIN RAMP OF09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.SYDNEY-HUME OUT RAMP ON, TARCOMBE STREET09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.CLIFTON STREET, EUROA MAIN ROAD09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Heritage

2 heritage places

  • EUROA COURT HOUSENH0960
  • FORMER NATIONAL BANKNH2194

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Indi
Member of Parliament
Helen HAINES (Independent)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
120,774
Turnout (2025)
92.8%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-1.4 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 56.7%Labor 43.3%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 47.1 km away).

Coalition 56.3%Labor 43.7%

0.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +0.2 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • EuroaLabor 43.6% · Coalition 56.4% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
  • StrathbogieLabor 48.9% · Coalition 51.1% TPP (2025)16.3 km away
  • Violet TownLabor 48.4% · Coalition 51.6% TPP (2025)19.4 km away
  • RuffyLabor 41.9% · Coalition 58.1% TPP (2025)23.7 km away
  • Bonnie DoonLabor 42.1% · Coalition 57.9% TPP (2025)37.2 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

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