Irymple
Property values here have risen 125.8% since 2013, from $248,000 to a $560,000 median, yet the suburb still ranks only decile 5 on IRSAD, a sign that affordability rather than wealth defines it. The 6.0% CAGR over 14 years outpaces most regional Victorian markets, helped by an 18.8% population gain over the decade. The profile is firmly detached and owner-driven: 93.3% of dwellings are separate houses and 82.1% of households either own outright or carry a mortgage, well above the renting share of 17.8%. With a median age of 40, matching the national figure exactly, and just 9.9% of residents born overseas, 11.7 points below national, this is an Anglo-leaning, family-oriented pocket of the Mildura region.
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
$560K
Apr-Jun 2024
At a $560,000 median house price, Irymple sits well below metropolitan Melbourne, and entry is eased further by a modest $1,343 monthly mortgage that consumes only 19.3% of household income, comfortably under the 30% stress threshold. The stock suits families: 49.1% of homes have three bedrooms and 38.7% have four or more, while two-bedroom dwellings are just 10.2%. Separate houses dominate at 93.3%, so buyers chasing a backyard face little competition from apartments, which make up 5.6%. Prices climbed from $515,200 in late 2023 to the current $560,000, an 8.7% move in under a year, and the median is at its 15-quarter peak. Owner-occupiers are the backbone here, with 38.7% owning outright and 43.4% on a mortgage, far higher than the renter base.
For Buyers
At a $560,000 median house price, Irymple sits well below metropolitan Melbourne, and entry is eased further by a modest $1,343 monthly mortgage that consumes only 19.3% of household income, comfortably under the 30% stress threshold. The stock suits families: 49.1% of homes have three bedrooms and 38.7% have four or more, while two-bedroom dwellings are just 10.2%. Separate houses dominate at 93.3%, so buyers chasing a backyard face little competition from apartments, which make up 5.6%. Prices climbed from $515,200 in late 2023 to the current $560,000, an 8.7% move in under a year, and the median is at its 15-quarter peak. Owner-occupiers are the backbone here, with 38.7% owning outright and 43.4% on a mortgage, far higher than the renter base.
For Investors
Weekly rent of $260 against the $560,000 median implies a gross yield near 2.4%, higher than premium metro suburbs but still modest in absolute terms. The renter pool is shallow at 17.8%, below the national average, so the suburb favours owner-occupiers more than landlords. A 6.7% vacancy rate is elevated and tempers the case for new rentals, though rent growth of 40.4% over the period shows real upward pressure. Demand support is balanced rather than booming: net internal migration adds 32 residents a year and overseas migration 28, while the forecast trend points to 1.14% annual population growth. Development is thin at six applications in 12 months, mostly small subdivisions of 2 to 7 lots, which limits new supply and supports values for existing holders.
Development Activity
Total DAs
26
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 iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Mildura Christian College
Prep-10 · 113 students
Irymple Secondary College
7-10 · 630 students
Irymple South Primary School
Prep-6 · 366 students
Henderson College
Prep-10 · 229 students
Irymple Primary School
Prep-6 · 330 students
Demographics
The median age of 40 matches the national figure exactly, but the trajectory is aging: the senior share rose 3.6 points over the decade while the young-resident share fell 2.4 points. Overseas-born residents are just 9.9%, which is 11.7 points below national, making this far more Anglo than typical Australian suburbs. Ancestry confirms it, led by English (2,166) and Italian (787), with Italian (81 speakers) and Mandarin (32) the top non-English languages. University qualifications reach only 20.0%, which is 10.1 points below national, consistent with a trades and services workforce rather than a professional one. Average household size is 2.6, marginally above national, and couples with children (1,983 families) outnumber couples without (1,333), pointing to a settled family demographic.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
93.3%
Houses
0.5%
Townhouse
5.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure leans heavily to ownership: 38.7% own outright and 43.4% carry a mortgage, leaving renters at 17.8%, below the national share. The dominance of mortgage holders over outright owners signals a younger buying cohort still paying down homes rather than retirees. The stock is overwhelmingly detached at 93.3%, with apartments at just 5.6%, and three-bedroom homes (49.1%) and four-plus-bedroom homes (38.7%) make up the bulk of dwellings. The median house price rose from $248,000 in 2013 to $560,000 in 2024, a 125.8% gain at a 6.0% CAGR. Affordability stays sound: mortgage-to-income is 19.3% and rent-to-income 16.2%, both well under the 30% stress line, a reflection of low prices relative to the 52.8th-percentile household incomes.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,343
Rent / wk
$260
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
28.6%
Couples, no children
4,668
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce is grounded in services and trades rather than knowledge sectors: Healthcare leads at 17.4% (296 workers), Education follows at 14.3% (244) and Construction at 12.4% (212), with Agriculture at 8.4% reflecting the surrounding Sunraysia horticulture. By occupation, Managers (482) edge out Professionals (431) and Clerical/Admin (351), a balance more typical of a regional centre than a metro suburb. Unemployment is low at 3.6% and the full-time rate is 65.0%, though participation reads 58.1% because the aging profile leaves 1,384 residents outside the labour force. The SEIFA picture is mixed: IER sits at decile 8 for economic resources, well above the decile 4 IEO score for education and occupation, because strong home ownership lifts wealth measures while qualifications stay below average.
Unemployment
0.7%
Labour Force
4,542
Unemployed
34
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.0%
Part-time
31.4%
Participation
58.1%
Employed
2,697
Occupations
Top Industries
University
20.0%
Postgraduate
2.2%
Born Overseas
9.9%
Dwellings
2,058
Transport to Work
Daily life here is car-dependent: 87.1% of residents drive to work and only 0.4% use public transport, well below metro suburbs, while 3.5% walk or cycle, a function of the 64.52 km2 footprint and low 92.6 residents per square kilometre. The suburb scores decile 6 on IRSD for relative disadvantage and decile 5 on IRSAD, both mid-range, indicating an ordinary rather than affluent or deprived area. Crime runs at 55.5 offences per 1,000 residents from 332 total incidents, concentrated in property and deception (145) rather than crimes against the person (67). No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary, so families rely on nearby Mildura institutions, a common trade-off for a spread-out semi-rural community where 6.2% of residents need daily assistance.
Drive
87.1%
Public Transport
0.4%
Walk / Cycle
3.5%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.14%/yr
(+92 people/yr)
EstablishedForecasts point to steady expansion at 1.14% a year, adding about 92 residents annually and lifting the local-area population from 8,065 in 2026 to 8,523 by 2031 on the medium trend. That follows an 18.8% rise over the past decade, and the gentrification read is in early signs at score 22, with population up 22% since 2011 and growth accelerating from 5% to 16%. Migration is balanced rather than overseas-led, with net internal inflow of 32 a year against 28 from overseas, so growth is organic. Affordability improved from 35.2% in 2011 to 31.8% in 2021 even as rents grew 40.4%, because real incomes rose 26.3% over the same span, faster than housing costs, which keeps the suburb accessible to new families.
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 suits families seeking affordability and space: 93.3% of homes are detached houses and the $560,000 median sits well below metro Melbourne. Mortgage costs take just 19.3% of household income, under the stress line. SEIFA scores are mid-range at decile 5 on IRSAD, and crime runs at 55.5 per 1,000 residents.
What is the median house price in Irymple?
The median house price is $560,000 as of the Apr-Jun 2024 quarter, up from $515,200 in late 2023. Over the longer run prices rose 125.8% from $248,000 in 2013, a 6.0% annual CAGR. Weekly rent averages $260 and the monthly mortgage is about $1,343.
What schools are in Irymple?
No schools are recorded inside the Irymple suburb boundary in this dataset, so families typically rely on schools in neighbouring Mildura. University qualifications among residents sit at 20.0%, which is 10.1 points below the national figure, reflecting a trades and services workforce.
Is Irymple safe?
Irymple records 332 total offences, a rate of 55.5 per 1,000 residents. The bulk are property and deception offences (145), with crimes against the person lower at 67. The suburb scores decile 6 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, a mid-range result for a regional community.
Is Irymple good for property investment?
Rent of $260 a week against the $560,000 median gives a gross yield near 2.4%, higher than metro suburbs but modest. The renter pool is shallow at 17.8% and vacancy is elevated at 6.7%, so the case rests on capital growth, supported by 1.14% forecast annual population growth.
How is Irymple's population changing?
The population grew 18.8% over the past decade and forecasts point to 1.14% annual growth, adding about 92 residents a year. The medium projection lifts the local area from 8,065 in 2026 to 8,523 by 2031. The profile is aging, with the senior share up 3.6 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), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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