Shepparton VIC 3630
Shepparton sits 190 km from Melbourne CBD in Victoria, around 2 hours 15 minutes by car. Census data records 32,067 residents with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $66,820 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. Population grew 2.8% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $270 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,249. The area shows high crime risk and high flood risk. 21 schools sit within the suburb boundary, and walkability is high.
Is Shepparton a good suburb?
Shepparton scores a D (21/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on transit and prices, weaker on schools, safety, and community.
Below the state average
21 schools · Bottom 3% in VIC
Very walkable
Walkability 79/100 · 190.5 km · 134 min drive to Melbourne
More affordable than most
Median $515K · Cheaper than 85% of VIC
High crime risk
Fire 23/100 · Crime 91/100 · Flood 89/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 2/10 · median age 38 · 32,067 residents
Liveability Rating
21 / 100 · Ranked #816 in VICEach bar is Shepparton's rank among VIC suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better).
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Our score
21 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataShepparton's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $515,000, roughly 21% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$515,000
5% below its 4 neighbours (median $540,000)
Based on 650 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 42 days — median across 216 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 34 sales $409K
- 3 bed 416 sales $481K
- 4 bed 174 sales $624K
- 5 bed 6 sales $578K
Units
$389,000
Based on 99 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 48 days — median across 38 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 71 sales $385K
- 3 bed 17 sales $427K
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Shepparton are currently listed at around $605,000 on average. Based on 280 houses listed in the past six months.
Houses
$605K
280 houses listed in the last 6 months.
Units
$402K
39 units listed in the last 6 months.
319 of the suburb's 11,952 dwellings (2.7%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Shepparton rent for around $520 a week on average, based on 274 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
Houses
$520/wk
In line with its 3 neighbours (median $530/wk)
274 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
Units
$370/wk
63 units advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
337 rentals advertised against an estimated 4,673 rented homes (7.2%) in the last 6 months.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025107 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 28% of its income on the median rent in postcode 3630.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$520/week ($27,000 a year) on a $605,000 median
$370/week ($19,000 a year) on a $402,000 median
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Shepparton safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Shepparton sits in the high band, with 4,750 incidents recorded in 2026 — up about 6% on the prior year.
4,750 offences
6.0% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–202591 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 2 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
21 schools serve Shepparton, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 6,785 students across 12 schools (avg 565)
- • Sectors: 13 Government, 5 Independent, 3 Catholic
- • ICSEA 811-1053, median 932 (below the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Greater Shepparton Secondary College (1,967 students)
Primary
Secondary
Combined
Walkability
Shepparton is very walkable on foot — at 79/100, most daily errands can be done on foot. Within the suburb there are 6 supermarkets, 26 parks and 11 cafes to anchor that walking radius.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Shepparton.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 294.2 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 246.8 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 102.1 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 0 min
- Span of service
- 25.2 hours
- Direct to CBD (peak)
- 295 min wait
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Shepparton.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 97%
- Premises covered
- 17,592
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 suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 74 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 8 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Shepparton is home to about 32,100 residents, with a median age of 38, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $67,000 a year, with unemployment at 5.5%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
32,067
Median Age
38
Median Household Income
$66,820/yr
Census Median Rent
$270/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,249/mo
Avg Household Size
2.4
Median Personal Income
$35,256/yr
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Unoccupied Dwellings
8.6%
Total Dwellings
11,952
Owner-Occupier Rate
60.9%
Houses
84.9%
Rental Stress
21.0%
Mortgage Stress
22.4%
Work From Home
8.3%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
615 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 151 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 4,465 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 69.9%
- English Spoken at Home
- 68.7%
- Employment Rate
- 51%
- Completed Year 12
- 33.9%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
2,238 residents (7.0%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
5.3% of residents (1,593) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Melbourne (1,232).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 30,018 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
1% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (75 of 13,221).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 20,418 people work here; 13,221 employed residents live here.
A jobs hub: 1.5 jobs for every working resident. At least 35% of the people who work here must live elsewhere.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
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
- Residential 41%
- Infrastructure and transport 33%
- Industrial 8%
- Parks and recreation 7%
- Commercial 5%
- Rural and farming 5%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb 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 suburb: 3,961 homes
- Lots in approved subdivisions, not yet titled 227 homes
- Land zoned for housing, not yet subdivided 1,234 homes
- Land set aside, awaiting a precinct structure plan 2,500 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 Tatura Inst Sustainable Ag, 13.8 kmDry climate — hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 112 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Near high-voltage lines
- 0.2% of addresses
- 33 within 100 m of an overhead line of 110 kV or more
- Annual rainfall
- 453 mm
- 59 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 29.9°C
- 17 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 3.6°C
- 21 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb 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.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
8 facilities within 5 km- 1.1 kmHospitals (Except Psychiatric Hospitals)Top reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Particulate Matter ≤2.5 µm (PM2.5)
- 1.9 kmFruit and Vegetable ProcessingTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Total Volatile Organic Compounds
- 2.1 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · n-Hexane · Toluene (methylbenzene)
- 2.5 kmReady-Mixed Concrete ManufacturingTop reported: Fluoride compounds · Manganese & compounds
- 2.5 kmCleaning Compound ManufacturingTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Total Volatile Organic Compounds
EV adoption
In postcode 3630, 100 of 28,855 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.2% (649 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.6%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3630, 5,517 rooftop-solar systems totalling 36.6 MW have been installed since 2001, against 13,005 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 326 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.
59 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3630 in 2025-26, rank 24 of 298 Victorian postcodes. The most was 346, in 2001-02.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Mortgage repayments
20 mortgage brokers are registered in this suburb.
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 $515,000 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 suburb'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 suburb's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
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Common questions about Shepparton
Is Shepparton a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Shepparton is high (91/100, 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 Shepparton?
Shepparton has a low recorded bushfire history (23/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a high share of it (89/100). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Shepparton a good place to live?
Shepparton has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of D (21/100), 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 Shepparton?
Shepparton, VIC had a population of 32,067 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Shepparton, VIC?
The postcode for Shepparton, VIC is 3630.
How far is Shepparton from Melbourne?
Shepparton is 190 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 134 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Shepparton?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Shepparton was $66,820 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 Shepparton?
The median advertised rent in Shepparton is $520 a week for houses (274 listings) and $370 a week for units (63 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Shepparton?
The median age of residents in Shepparton was 38 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Shepparton at risk of bushfire?
Shepparton has a low recorded bushfire history (23/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Shepparton?
There are 21 schools inside the Shepparton boundary: 1 at and 9 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Shepparton walkable?
Shepparton scores 79/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very walkable. 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 Shepparton?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Shepparton, Tatura Inst Sustainable Ag (13.8 km away), summer days average 29.9°C, winter nights 3.6°C, 453 mm of rain a year over 59 rainy days, and 17 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Shepparton?
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 Shepparton belong to?
Shepparton 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 Shepparton?
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 Shepparton?
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 Shepparton in?
Shepparton 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
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- 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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