Median house price
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VIC · Campaspe Council
Wharparilla, 3564
Est. population · Jun 2025
479
Growth (1 yr)
+0.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.1%
Median age
45
Median income
$2,102/wk
Employment rate
63.4%
Languages at home
2.2%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Campaspe Council, Wharparilla keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Wharparilla snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
479
+0.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
21.4%
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
#335
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
40th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
51st
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
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
- 26.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6098th in Australia
- State rank
- 1153rd in VIC
- Peer rank
- #335 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #638 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 52%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
479(June 2025)
+0.4% annual · +2.1% over 5 years · 51th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.4%
- 5-year growth
- +2.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +10
- Growth rank in VIC
- 51th 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 (~500), extrapolated at +0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 483
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $2,102
- Dwelling vacancy
- 21.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 42 of 196
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Employment rate
- 63.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 154 / 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)
- 20
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 41.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 54 residents
- State safety percentile
- 39.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +66.7%
Most common offence types
- A211 Fv Serious Assault2
- A231 Fv Common Assault4
- B21 Criminal Damage2
- C32 Drug Possession3
- D11 Firearms Offences4
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
- Echuca Regional Health (11.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 13
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 27.1
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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
- 30° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 89 mm · ~11 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 106 mm · ~13 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 120 mm · ~15 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 122 mm · ~15 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).
28 planning-related records
2021· 9 proposals
September 2021
- Buildings and works (agricultural shed) in the Rural Activity Zone251 O'DWYER ROAD WHARPARILLA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- VICSMART - Buildings and works (carport) in the Farming Zone Schedule 11224 MOUNT TERRICK ROAD WHARPARILLA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Building and works (outbuilding) in the Rural Activity Zone79 MURRAY DRIVE WHARPARILLA 3564Permit issued by the RA
May 2021
- Use and development of the land for a dwelling and outbuilding in the Rural Activity Zone60 Murray DrivePermit issued by the RA
April 2021
- Building & Works (outbuilding) in the Rural Activity Zone and Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 135 River View CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works (Swimming pool and fence) in the Rural Activity Zone and the Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 170 Point RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Use and development of the land for a dwelling in the Farming Zone Schedule 1 and Restructure Overlay Schedule1423 MURRAY VALLEY HIGHWAY WHARPARILLA 3564Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Buildings and Works associated with an existing Section 2 use (carport and outbuilding) in the Farming Zone Schedule1 and Restructure Overlay63 Wharparilla RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of the land for a dwelling in the Rural Activity ZonePianta RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 19 proposals
December 2020
- Amendment: Vary Condition 6 Hours of Operation to the planning permit Construction of building (Cellar Door) for the sale and consumption of Vineyard Products and Use of the Land for a Liquor License pursuant to Clause 52.27119 Pianta RoadWithdrawn
November 2020
- CONSUMPTION OF VINEYARD PRODUCTS. Construction of building (Cellar Door) to use for sale and consumption of liquor** amendment fee to be used for credit - applicant to reapply for amendment119 Pianta RoadWithdrawn
- Buildings and Works (Outbuilding) in the Rural Activity Zone, Bushfire Management Overlay, Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1 and Floodway Overlay47 Glyn RoadWithdrawn
- Re-subdivision of the land into two lots in the Rural Activity Zone, Floodway Overlay and Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1100 Peppernell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and Works (Dwelling Extension) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1650 Carroll RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two Lot Subdivision in the Rural Activity Zone, Bushfire Management Overlay, Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1, Floodway Overlay and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Use and Development of a Dwelling in the Rural Activity Zone320 O'Dwyer RoadPermit issued by the RA
October 2020
- Buildings and works (swimming pool and fence) in the Rural Activity Zone and Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1122 Farley RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Buildings and works (outbuliding) in the Rural Activity Zone55 O'Sullivan RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and Works (Dwelling Extension) in the Rural Activity Zone and Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 147 Glyn RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works (dwelling extension) in the Rural Activity Zone and Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1133 Sarandu RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- Building & Works (dwelling extension and alfresco) in the Rural Activity Zone and Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 145 River View CourtPermit issued by the RA
July 2020
- Buildings and Works (Outbuilding, Carport and Veranda) in the Rural Activity Zone252 O'Dwyer RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works (dwelling extension, outbuilding and swimming pool) and removal of native vegetation in the Rural Activity Zone and Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1.23 River View CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Buildings and works (outbuilding) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1258 Wharparilla RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
- Buildings and works (Dwelling extension and replacement outbuilding) in the Rural Activity Zone, Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1, Floodway Overlay and Bushfire Management Overlay37 Glyn RoadPermit issued by the RA
- Use and development of the land for a dwelling and outbuilding in the Rural Activity Zone65 Murray DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Use and development of the land for a dwelling and swimming pool in the Rural Activity Zone and Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1 and Removal of Clause two (2) restriction on PS301914X pursuant to Clause 52.0225 River View CourtNOD issued by a delegate
February 2020
- Buildings and Works (outbuilding) in the Rural Activity Zone and Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 1111 Pianta RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Building and Works (Outbuilding) in the Rural Activity Zone and Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 123 River View CourtPermit issued by the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
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 28.5 km away).
Coalition 68.2%Labor 31.8%
3.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +31.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Echuca WestLabor 37.6% · Coalition 62.4% TPP (2025)10.4 km away
- EchucaLabor 37.9% · Coalition 62.1% TPP (2025)11.4 km away
- TorrumbarryLabor 27.4% · Coalition 72.6% TPP (2025)12.3 km away
- Echuca EastLabor 35.6% · Coalition 64.4% TPP (2025)12.8 km away
- BamawmLabor 14.2% · Coalition 85.8% TPP (2025)20.1 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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