Irymple
At 93.3% separate houses, Irymple is a low-density residential market with 5,977 residents and a median age of 40, matching the national average. Household income sits at the 52.8th percentile, while 42.6% of households are paying a mortgage and 38.0% own outright. Compared with nearby Mildura's more urban setting, Irymple provides a more detached, family-oriented housing profile, with 49.1% of homes having 3 bedrooms and 38.7% having 4 or more. Its aging trajectory is visible in a 3.6 percentage point rise in the senior share and a 2.4 point decline in the young share. That combination supports steady demand from established households, although buyers should expect strong car dependence and a limited apartment market.
Population
5,977
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,606/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
6
Median House
$635K
October to December 2025
Housing is dominated by separate homes at 93.3%, including 49.1% with 3 bedrooms and 38.7% with 4 or more, so the market is better aligned with families than apartment-focused buyers. Mortgage costs represent 19.3% of household income and the mortgage stress flag is false, indicating repayments are below a common pressure point. Compared with smaller attached-home markets, Irymple provides more land-oriented choice, but buyers should check commute times because 77.3% drive to work.
For Buyers
Housing is dominated by separate homes at 93.3%, including 49.1% with 3 bedrooms and 38.7% with 4 or more, so the market is better aligned with families than apartment-focused buyers. Mortgage costs represent 19.3% of household income and the mortgage stress flag is false, indicating repayments are below a common pressure point. Compared with smaller attached-home markets, Irymple provides more land-oriented choice, but buyers should check commute times because 77.3% drive to work.
For Investors
The rental market has a median weekly rent of $260, with vacancy at 6.7%, creating a more flexible leasing environment than a tightly constrained market. Only 17.5% of households rent, lower than the 38.0% who own outright and 42.6% with a mortgage, so the suburb has a strongly owner-occupier base. Rent growth of 40.4% supports the long-term income case, while rent absorbs 16.2% of household income and is not flagged as stressed. Five recent development matters include subdivision activity, which may gradually add supply rather than create a large apartment pipeline. Balanced migration and a detached housing mix support family rentals, although investors should compare returns with nearby Mildura before committing.
Development Activity
Total DAs
27
Last 12 Months
6
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-57.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Irymple
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Henderson College
Mildura Christian College
Irymple Primary School
Irymple South Primary School
Irymple Secondary College
Demographics
Irymple's median age of 40 is at the national average, but its education and migration profile is lower than national benchmarks. University attainment is 20.0%, or 10.1 percentage points below the national figure, while the overseas-born share is 9.9%, 11.7 points below national levels. English ancestry is recorded for 2,166 people, followed by Italian at 787, Irish at 560 and Scottish at 518. Christianity accounts for 2,795 people compared with 2,388 reporting no religion. Household size is 2.6, only 0.1 above the national average. Because 83.4% of residents stayed at the same address while turnover was 16.6%, the suburb has a relatively stable base, with Italian, Mandarin and Greek among the main non-English languages.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
93.3%
Houses
0.5%
Townhouse
5.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing is overwhelmingly detached, with 93.3% separate houses, while 49.1% have 3 bedrooms and 38.7% have 4 or more. Tenure is split between 38.0% owned outright, 42.6% mortgaged and 17.5% rented. Compared with apartment-oriented markets, this structure points to larger household needs and helps explain the suburb's appeal to established families.
Mortgage / mo
$1,343
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$260
Census 2021
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$763
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.7%
Unoccupied
148
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
44.2%
Couples with children
42.2%
Couples, no children
11.9%
Single parent
1,584
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Irymple's largest industry at 17.4%, representing 296 workers, followed by education at 14.3% and 244 workers, construction at 12.4% and 212, agriculture at 8.4% and 143, and retail at 6.1% and 104. Healthcare's share is higher than retail's, so local employment is more closely linked to essential services, schools and regional activity than discretionary shopping. Managers number 482, trades 460, professionals 431, clerical and administrative workers 351, and community and personal service workers 328. Unemployment is 3.3% across a labour force of 3,022, with participation at 62.7% and full-time employment at 60.0%. SEIFA results are mixed: education and occupation sits at decile 4, below economic resources at decile 8, while disadvantage is decile 6 and IRSAD decile 5. That gap suggests household resources are stronger than the local education and occupation profile alone would imply.
Unemployment
3.3%
Labour Force
3,022
Unemployed
101
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.0%
Part-time
32.3%
Participation
62.7%
Employed
2,921
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
20.0%
Postgraduate
2.2%
Born Overseas
9.9%
Dwellings
2,058
Transport to Work
Daily life in Irymple is strongly car dependent: 77.3% of workers drive, compared with 0.4% using public transport and 3.1% walking or cycling. A further 11.3% work from home, which can reduce commuting needs for some households. Families have access to 5 nearby schools across primary, secondary and combined primary-secondary settings, with 3 government schools and 2 independent schools. Enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address. Recorded crime totalled 332 incidents, equal to 55.5 per 1,000 residents, including 145 property and deception offences, 90 justice procedures offences and 67 crimes against the person. Compared with transit-oriented suburbs, transport convenience is lower, but the detached housing environment supports space and parking. IRSAD is decile 5 and IRSD decile 6, indicating middle-range relative socioeconomic conditions.
Drive
77.3%
Public Transport
0.4%
Walk / Cycle
3.1%
Work from Home
11.3%
Population Forecast
+1.14%/yr
(+92 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth across the wider area is forecast at 1.14% annually, with migration labelled Balanced rather than being driven by one dominant source. The broader population change measure is 18.8% over 10 years, supporting a steady expansion outlook. Irymple's trajectory is Aging, with the senior share rising 3.6 percentage points and the young share falling 2.4 points. Compared with a flat established-area trajectory, 1.14% annual growth indicates ongoing demand, but the age shift points to changing housing and service needs. The current gentrification forecast is at score 22 and Early signs, while the separate shift measure records a score of 57 and an Active stage. Rent growth of 40.4% and real income growth of 26.3% add momentum, although the suburb is more likely to evolve gradually than through rapid redevelopment.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+28
Net Internal / yr
+32
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +22% since 2011, Accelerating: 5% → 16%
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
332
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
55.5
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Irymple compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Irymple a good suburb to live in?
Irymple may suit households wanting detached space, with 93.3% separate houses and 38.7% having 4 or more bedrooms. Compared with denser regional locations, it is more car dependent, as 77.3% drive to work and only 0.4% use public transport.
What schools are in Irymple?
There are 5 nearby schools serving primary, secondary and combined primary-secondary students. The mix includes 3 government schools and 2 independent schools. Families should compare enrolment zones and current places against the exact address before buying.
Is Irymple safe?
Recorded crime totalled 332 incidents, or 55.5 offences per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences accounted for 145 incidents, while crimes against the person accounted for 67. Compare the rate with surrounding Mildura-area locations and inspect the exact street before deciding.
Is Irymple good for property investment?
Irymple has a median rent of $260 per week, 6.7% vacancy and 40.4% rent growth in the wider forecast profile. Renting is 17.5%, lower than the 42.6% mortgage-owning share, so investors should compare tenant demand and returns with nearby Mildura.
How is Irymple's population changing?
Growth across the wider area is forecast at 1.14% annually, with migration described as Balanced and population change of 18.8% over 10 years. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 3.6 percentage points and the young share down 2.4 points.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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