VIC · Greater Shepparton Council

Tallygaroopna, 3634

Est. population · Jun 2025

595

Growth (1 yr)

+0.5%

Growth (5 yr)

+1.2%

Median age

40

Median income

$1,769/wk

Employment rate

63.6%

Languages at home

4%non-English

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

35.3/100
Below average

895th in VIC

Verified 78% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • National parks
  • High desirability
What Tallygaroopna is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, Education hub, National parks, High desirability

Suburb profile

Tallygaroopna offers a slower smaller community life in Greater Shepparton Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.

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. Homes are neither a bargain nor a premium buy against the wider market.

Reported crime has been falling recently. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.

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

At a glance

Tallygaroopna snapshot

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

Median house price

No data available

Median rent

No data available

Population (ERP)

595

+0.5% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

10.4%

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

#96

among Country & regional · Established

Safety

54th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

53rd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

6/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

44th

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
35.3/100 — Below average
National rank
4628th in Australia
State rank
895th in VIC
Peer rank
#96 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#418 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
78%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Population

Estimated resident population

595(June 2025)

+0.5% annual · +1.2% over 5 years · 53th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.5%
5-year growth
+1.2%
Change in 1 year
+3
Change in 5 years
+7
Growth rank in VIC
53th 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 (~600), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
600
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,769
Dwelling vacancy
10.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
22 of 212
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Employment rate
63.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
191 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian 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 ProfileAustralian 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)
34
Against the person
4
Against property
21
Rate per 1,000 residents
57.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 150 residents
State safety percentile
53.5th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-32%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage2
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft3
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle4
  • B49 Other Theft6
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order4

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
994
Median ICSEA percentile
44th
School list
  • Tallygaroopna Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 994 · 44th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 59 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Victoria Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy
  • Victoria Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

7 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 playgrounds

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life3 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
Walkability proxy
3/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
5
Community(1)
  • Tallygaroopna Primary SchoolSchool

    24-34 Victoria Street

Sport & outdoors(5)
  • Park (3)
  • Playground
  • Sports field
Other(1)
  • Parking

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 insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
3
Parks (OSM)
3

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

Health access

Nearest hospital
Shepparton Private Hospital (14.5 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)
20
Participants per 1,000 residents
33.6

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 normalsWorldClim 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).

11 planning-related records

2021· 7 proposals
  • August 2021

  • Shed
    27 NORTH STREET TALLYGAROOPNA 3634Withdrawn
  • July 2021

  • Two Lot Subdivision in the Farming Zone and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    460 WISELY ROAD TALLYGAROOPNA 3634Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works in the Farming Zone for a machinery storage shed
    3235 Katamatite-Shepparton Main RoadWithdrawn
  • June 2021

  • Removal of the heritage listed Elm trees on the Northern side of Victoria St Tallygaroopna to mitigate the risk of further branch/tree failures.
    2A VICTORIA STREET TALLYGAROOPNA 3634Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • two lot subdivision in the Farming Zone, Floodway Overlay and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    240 TREWINS ROAD TALLYGAROOPNA 3634Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • A Multi Lot (Staged) Residential Subdivision
    16 North StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • January 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with a Section 2 Use in the Township Zone
    3 Smith StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 4 proposals
  • August 2020

  • Buildings and works for a open sided hay shed in the Farming Zone
    21 Trewins RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • July 2020

  • Buildings and works for a shelter in the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    Tallygaroopna Recreation Reserve Smith StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • February 2020

  • Earthworks (Whole Farm Plan) in the Farming Zone and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    1870 Boundary RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • January 2020

  • Buildings and works for a shed in the Farming Zone
    155 Trewins 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 overlaysState 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 14.7 km away).

Coalition 78.5%Labor 21.5%

14.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +21.5 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • BunbarthaLabor 21.4% · Coalition 78.6% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
  • CongupnaLabor 31.9% · Coalition 68.1% TPP (2025)6.8 km away
  • WunghnuLabor 24.9% · Coalition 75.1% TPP (2025)10.0 km away
  • Katandra WestLabor 21.0% · Coalition 79.0% TPP (2025)10.9 km away
  • WanganuiLabor 36.1% · Coalition 63.9% TPP (2025)13.9 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)
7/10

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

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