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VIC · Greater Shepparton Council

Shepparton East, VIC, 3631

Current weather

12.8°CThunderstorm

92% humidity · 23.1 km/h wind · 15.9° / 10.6° today · 14.3 mm rain

Desirability index

14.2/100

#451 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Shepparton East is a small locality in the Greater Shepparton area, home to around 1,192 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 118 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+8%), roughly 99.0 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

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)
20 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
118
Against the person
18
Against property
64
Rate per 1,000 residents
99
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 66 residents
State safety percentile
75.4th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+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

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
988
  • Shepparton East Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

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

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Desirability index

Desirability score
14.2/100
Cohort rank
#451 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 2 lot subdivision (boundary realignment)planning205 Central AvenueLodged 19 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • A 2 Lot Subdivision in the Township Zone and Creation of Access to a Road Zone Category 1planning735 MIDLAND HIGHWAY SHEPPARTON EAST 3631Lodged 29 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • A Two Lot Subdivision (re-subdivision)planning673 Old Dookie RoadLodged 13 Oct 2020 · NOD issued by a delegate
  • Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling in the Farming Zoneplanning815 Midland HighwayLodged 23 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for a domestic shed in the Farming Zoneplanning165 Boundary RoadLodged 06 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for a dwelling in the Farming Zoneplanning85 Hanlon RoadLodged 16 Jul 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for a pergola in the Farming Zoneplanning658 New Dookie RoadLodged 19 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works in the Farming Zone associated with a Rural Industryplanning455 Old Dookie RoadLodged 15 Jan 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works in the Farming Zone for a storage shedplanning561 Midland HighwayLodged 03 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works in the Farming Zone for a storage shedplanning145B Hanlon RoadLodged 15 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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