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VIC · Greater Shepparton Council

Shepparton East, 3631

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,512

Growth (1 yr)

-0.5%

Growth (5 yr)

-2.3%

Median age

42

Median income

$1,789/wk

Employment rate

62.9%

Languages at home

23.5%non-English

Most common: Punjabi, Italian, Macedonian

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

34.9/100
Below average

910th in VIC

Verified 60% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Shepparton East is known for: Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

Shepparton East offers a slower smaller community life in Greater Shepparton Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.

With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets.

Housing sits in the middle of the local market: neither cheap nor premium. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.

Desirability lands below average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus schools and education weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Shepparton East snapshot

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

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

1,512

-0.5% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

9.0%

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

#99

among Country & regional · Established

Safety

67th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

2nd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

6/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

41st

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
34.9/100 — Below average
National rank
4718th in Australia
State rank
910th in VIC
Peer rank
#99 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#432 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
60%

Data sources & freshness

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

Population

Estimated resident population

1,512(June 2025)

-0.5% annual · -2.3% over 5 years · 2th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
-0.5%
5-year growth
-2.3%
Change in 1 year
-7
Change in 5 years
-35
Growth rank in VIC
2th 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 (~1,550), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,192
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$1,789
Dwelling vacancy
9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
37 of 409
Median monthly mortgage
$1,668
Employment rate
62.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
376 / 0 / 0

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 increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
118
Against the person
18
Against property
64
Rate per 1,000 residents
78
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 66 residents
State safety percentile
66.8th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+8.3%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage10
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary7
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft15
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle16
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order12

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
988
Median ICSEA percentile
41th
School list
  • Shepparton East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 988 · 41th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 196 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
Walkability proxy
0/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0
Community(1)
  • Shepparton East Primary SchooldSchool

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

Health access

Nearest hospital
Goulburn Valley Health - Centre for Older Persons (7.6 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
55
Participants per 1,000 residents
36.4

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
31° / 15°
Rainfall
115 mm · ~14 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
23° / 9°
Rainfall
129 mm · ~16 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 4°
Rainfall
167 mm · ~21 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
21° / 8°
Rainfall
144 mm · ~18 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).

26 planning-related records

2021· 12 proposals

  • August 2021

  • use and development of land for agricultural equipment sales in the Activity Centre Zone and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    355 MIDLAND HIGHWAY SHEPPARTON EAST 3631Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • use and development of land for a dwelling in the Farming Zone
    470 OLD DOOKIE ROAD SHEPPARTON EAST 3631Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • buildings and works in the Farming Zone for a fruit bin store
    455 OLD DOOKIE ROAD SHEPPARTON EAST 3631Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • A 2 Lot Subdivision in the Township Zone and Creation of Access to a Road Zone Category 1
    735 MIDLAND HIGHWAY SHEPPARTON EAST 3631Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling in the Farming Zone
    815 Midland HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • buildings and works in the Farming Zone for seasonal worker accommodation for 24 persons within 100 metres of a Road Zone Category 1
    900 MIDLAND HIGHWAY SHEPPARTON EAST 3631Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • use and development of land for Primary Produce Sales and gluten-free food products in the Farming Zone and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    35 SWAINSTON ROAD SHEPPARTON EAST 3631Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • use and development of land for a second dwelling in the Farming Zone
    555 MIDLAND HIGHWAY SHEPPARTON EAST 3631Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works in the Farming Zone for a storage shed
    561 Midland HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • buildings and works in the Farming Zone for an office addition
    490 New Dookie RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Buildings and works in the Farming Zone for a storage shed
    145B Hanlon RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and works in the Farming Zone associated with a Rural Industry
    455 Old Dookie RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 14 proposals

  • October 2020

  • Buildings and works in the Farming Zone for expansions of an existing fruit processor
    455 Old Dookie RoadNo permit required
  • A Two Lot Subdivision (re-subdivision)
    673 Old Dookie RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • buildings and works in the Farming Zone for a shed addition
    610 Channel RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Earthworks (whole farm plan) in the Farming Zone
    160 School RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a second dwelling
    320 Old Dookie RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Erection and display of an electronic major promotion sign and internally illuminated business identification signage
    309 MIDLAND HIGHWAY SHEPPARTON EAST 3631In progress
  • 2 lot subdivision (boundary realignment)
    205 Central AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - boundary realignment, no new lots to be created
    193 Hosie RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Buildings and works for a dwelling in the Farming Zone
    85 Hanlon RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Earthworks in the Industrial 1 Zone and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    28 Carroll RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for a pergola in the Farming Zone
    658 New Dookie RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works in the Farming Zone for an office associated with vegetable growing
    89 School RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Buildings and works for a domestic shed in the Farming Zone
    165 Boundary RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • buildings and works in the Farming Zone for a replacement dwelling
    145B Hanlon RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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
Nicholls
Member of Parliament
Sam BIRRELL (The Nationals)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,390
Turnout (2025)
91.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+35.6 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 64.4%Labor 35.6%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 8.6 km away).

Coalition 73.9%Labor 26.1%

9.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +26.1 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Shepparton EastLabor 23.8% · Coalition 76.2% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
  • LemnosLabor 20.3% · Coalition 79.7% TPP (2025)4.4 km away
  • OrrvaleLabor 29.0% · Coalition 71.0% TPP (2025)5.2 km away
  • KiallaLabor 34.3% · Coalition 65.7% TPP (2025)8.0 km away
  • WilmotLabor 49.8% · Coalition 50.2% TPP (2025)8.2 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)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

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

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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