Congupna VIC 3633
Congupna sits 205 km from Melbourne CBD in Victoria, around 2 hours 20 minutes by car. Census data records 620 residents with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $87,152 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 40% nationally. Population grew 2.5% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $295 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,603. The area shows high flood risk and high crime risk. All 1 school within the locality boundary rank above the state average, and walkability is low.
Is Congupna a good place to live?
Congupna scores a C (32/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on community, weaker on transit and safety.
Mixed results
1 school · 1 above peer schools
Car-dependent
Walkability 10/100 · 205 km · 142 min drive to Melbourne
Median available
Median $735K
High crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 72/100 · Flood 94/100
Advantaged
SEIFA decile 7/10 · median age 41 · 620 residents
Liveability Rating
32 / 100 · Ranked #690 in VICEach bar is Congupna's rank among VIC suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
How do you rate the liveability in Congupna?
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Our score
32 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataThe median house sale price in Congupna sits at $735,000, broadly flat year-on-year. That said, only five sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level.
$735,000
Based on only 5 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Is Congupna safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Congupna sits in the high band, with 37 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 14% on the prior year.
37 offences
14.0% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20258 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 3 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serve Congupna, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. Congupna Primary School leads the pack.
- • 90 students in one school (avg 90)
Primary
Walkability
Congupna is very car-dependent on foot — at 10/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Congupna.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 4%
- Premises covered
- 233
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Greater Shepparton: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Congupna is home to 620 residents, with a median age of 41, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $87,000 a year, with unemployment at 3.8%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
620
Median Age
41
Median Household Income
$87,152/yr
Census Median Rent
$295/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,603/mo
Avg Household Size
2.7
Median Personal Income
$39,208/yr
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
Unoccupied Dwellings
10.7%
Total Dwellings
214
Owner-Occupier Rate
87.4%
Houses
90.2%
Rental Stress
17.6%
Mortgage Stress
22.1%
Work From Home
13.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 87.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 90.3%
- Employment Rate
- 66.6%
- Completed Year 12
- 36.0%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,449 a year through Greater Shepparton based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 97%
- Infrastructure and transport 2%
- Zones under 1% 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Greater Shepparton
In the year to August 2026, 649 new dwellings were approved across Greater Shepparton. That mix is 506 houses and 143 units. Approvals are down 23.4% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this locality: 2,200 homes
- Land set aside, awaiting a precinct structure plan 2,200 homes
From the Victorian Government's Urban Development Program: growth-area land and approved lots (metropolitan 2025, regional June 2024) and projects of 10 or more homes in Melbourne (2025), by stage. Lots and homes are counted as published; a lot usually becomes one home.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2007).
Registered Aboriginal Parties are appointed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage for their area. They are the body to contact about cultural heritage here.
Climate & Setting
from Numurkah, 22.6 kmDry climate.
- Elevation
- 108 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 458 mm
- 49 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 3633, 3 of 645 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.5% (3 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3633, 152 rooftop-solar systems totalling 1.0 MW have been installed since 2001, against 238 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 5 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
0 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3633 in 2025-26. The most was 4, in 2008-09.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Mortgage repayments
Land transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with State Revenue Office Victoria
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with State Revenue Office Victoria.
At $735,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with State Revenue Office Victoria.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Sam Birrell The Nationals
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sam Birrell | 35.6% | 64.4% | +35.6 |
| 2022 | Sam Birrell | 32.9% | 67.2% | -2.9 |
| 2019 | Damian Drum | 30.0% | 70.0% | -2.5 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Kim O'Keeffe The Nationals
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Kim O'Keeffe NP | 56.8% | 25.7% | 74.3% |
| 2018 | Suzanna Sheed IND | 55.3% | 38.3% | 61.7% |
| 2014 | Suzanna Sheed IND | 52.6% | 36.7% | 63.3% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
Looking at a specific address in Congupna?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 620 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Congupna
Is Congupna a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Congupna is high (72/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Congupna?
Congupna has no recorded bushfire history. Flood overlays cover a high share of it (94/100). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Congupna a good place to live?
Congupna has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (32/100), ranked against other VIC suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Congupna?
Congupna, VIC had a population of 620 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Congupna, VIC?
The postcode for Congupna, VIC is 3633.
How far is Congupna from Melbourne?
Congupna is 205 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 142 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Congupna?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Congupna was $87,152 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Congupna?
There are too few current rental listings in Congupna for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $295, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Congupna?
The median age of residents in Congupna was 41 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Congupna?
There is 1 school inside the Congupna boundary: 1 above similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Congupna walkable?
Congupna scores 10/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Congupna?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Congupna, Numurkah (22.6 km away), 458 mm of rain a year over 49 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Congupna?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Congupna belong to?
Congupna sits within the Greater Shepparton local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Congupna?
The average residential rates bill through Greater Shepparton is $2,449 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Congupna?
Across Greater Shepparton, 649 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 23.4% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Congupna in?
Congupna sits within the federal Division of Nicholls, currently held by Sam Birrell (The Nationals).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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