Shepparton East
Nearly all homes in Shepparton East are separate houses, 100% of the dwelling stock, making it one of the most exclusively detached suburbs in regional Victoria. The population of 1,192 is spread across 38.46 square kilometres, giving a density of just 31 residents per km2. Household income sits at the 63.3rd percentile nationally, above the midpoint despite the regional location. The median age of 42 is 2 years above the national figure, and 89.6% of residents stayed put in the same address over the previous five years, pointing to a settled, owner-occupier character rather than a transient rental market.
Local council: Greater Shepparton
Population
1,192
Median Age
42.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,789/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
20
No median house price data is recorded for Shepparton East in the current period, reflecting the small transaction volume in a suburb of 1,192 residents. What the data does show is that ownership is the dominant tenure: 48.6% of dwellings are owned outright and 35.1% carry a mortgage, leaving just 16.3% renting, well below state and national averages. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,668, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.5% stays below the 30% stress threshold, so buyers who do enter the market are not overstretched. The stock is 100% separate houses, with 52.5% having four or more bedrooms and 45.4% having three, making it attractive to families needing space at mortgage costs lower than metropolitan benchmarks.
For Buyers
No median house price data is recorded for Shepparton East in the current period, reflecting the small transaction volume in a suburb of 1,192 residents. What the data does show is that ownership is the dominant tenure: 48.6% of dwellings are owned outright and 35.1% carry a mortgage, leaving just 16.3% renting, well below state and national averages. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,668, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.5% stays below the 30% stress threshold, so buyers who do enter the market are not overstretched. The stock is 100% separate houses, with 52.5% having four or more bedrooms and 45.4% having three, making it attractive to families needing space at mortgage costs lower than metropolitan benchmarks.
For Investors
At 16.3% renter share, Shepparton East sits well below the national rental average, which limits the depth of the tenant pool. Weekly rent is $231 (2021 Census), low compared to metropolitan markets, and the vacancy rate of 9.0% is elevated, signalling that rental supply already exceeds demand for this small suburb. Development activity recorded 10 applications in the past 12 months, modest for a 38 km2 area. The ownership-dominant profile (48.6% outright, 35.1% mortgaged) and the 89.6% residential stability rate suggest little speculative churn, which may protect values but also constrains rental yield growth. Investors considering this market should weigh the low entry-cost mortgage environment against the thin tenant base and above-average vacancy.
Development Activity
Total DAs
21
Last 12 Months
20
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Shepparton East
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Shepparton East Primary School
Demographics
The median age of 42 is 2 years above the national average, consistent with the long-term residential stability where 89.6% of residents did not move in the prior five years. Overseas-born residents account for 16.6%, which is 5 percentage points below the national figure. Ancestry is Anglo-leaning, led by English (333 residents), Italian (196), Scottish (101) and Irish (84). University qualifications reach 17.1%, which is 13 percentage points below the national rate, reflecting an industrial and trade-oriented workforce. Average household size is 3.0, which is 0.5 above the national figure, driven by the prevalence of couples with children (386 families) relative to couples without children (257 families).
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
0.0%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Every recorded dwelling in Shepparton East is a separate house, a stark contrast to metropolitan suburbs where apartments and semi-detached homes typically make up 30 to 60% of stock. Large homes dominate: 52.5% have four or more bedrooms and 45.4% have three bedrooms, leaving under 3% in smaller configurations. Tenure is strongly owner-oriented: 48.6% own outright and 35.1% hold a mortgage, compared to national rental rates typically above 30%. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,668 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.5%, below the stress threshold. Rent at $231 (2021 Census) per week is affordable, with rent-to-income at just 12.9%, well below the 30% stress marker. The vacancy rate of 9.0% stands higher than metropolitan norms, signalling that rental stock is not under pressure.
Mortgage / mo
$1,668
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$231
Census 2021
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$780
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.0%
Unoccupied
37
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
12.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
49.4%
Couples with children
39.2%
Couples, no children
11.1%
Single parent
324
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction is the single largest employment sector at 15.4% (49 workers), followed closely by Education at 12.3% (39), Healthcare at 11.9% (38), Manufacturing at 11.0% (35) and Agriculture at 8.2% (26). This industrial spread is broader than most metropolitan suburbs and reflects the rural service-centre role of Greater Shepparton. By occupation, Managers lead at 140 workers, then Clerical/Admin at 82, Labourers at 80 and Professionals at 66. The unemployment rate is 4.7% and the full-time employment rate among those employed is 65.8%. Household income at the 63.3rd percentile nationally is above the midpoint, suggesting the management and professional occupations provide an anchor for local incomes despite the trade and labouring base.
Unemployment
4.3%
Labour Force
645
Unemployed
28
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.9%
Part-time
31.6%
Participation
66.0%
Employed
617
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
17.1%
Postgraduate
4.1%
Born Overseas
16.6%
Dwellings
376
Transport to Work
Transport in Shepparton East is car-dependent: 85.8% of residents drive to work, above the national norm for regional areas, while 8.4% walk or cycle. Public transport usage is not recorded, consistent with limited service coverage in a low-density, 31 residents-per-km2 area. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on facilities in central Shepparton. Crime totals 84 recorded offences, giving a rate of 70.5 per 1,000 residents; property and deception offences account for the largest share at 33 incidents. Only 5.0% of residents (56 people) need daily assistance, below the national average, and 12.3% volunteer, reflecting a community with relatively low dependency needs. Rent stress sits at 12.9% of income and mortgage stress at 21.5%, both well below the 30% threshold.
Drive
75.5%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
7.4%
Work from Home
12.1%
Growth Outlook
Forecast population data is not available for Shepparton East at the suburb level, limiting forward projections. The existing profile offers indirect signals: a turnover rate of 10.4% and 89.6% residential stability indicate that population movement is low, consistent with a stable, maturing community rather than a growth hotspot. The median age of 42, which is 2 years above the national average, points toward a gradually aging profile over time. Development activity at 10 applications in 12 months across 38.46 km2 is low, suggesting limited new dwelling creation. The broader Greater Shepparton region continues to attract agricultural and manufacturing workers, which may sustain gradual demand for detached family housing in the eastern fringe.
Population trend: Greater Shepparton council area
Shepparton East sits in the Greater Shepparton council area. These are the council area's residents, not Shepparton East's.
Residents 2025
69,865
Growth, 5 yr average
+0.4%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+0.6%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
84
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
70.5
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 Shepparton East compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shepparton East a good suburb to live in?
Shepparton East suits owner-occupier families seeking space and affordability. Mortgage repayments average $1,668 per month and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.5% is well below the 30% stress threshold. The 89.6% residential stability rate reflects that most residents choose to stay. Trade-offs include car dependency at 85.8% of commuters and a 9.0% rental vacancy rate.
What is the median house price in Shepparton East?
A specific median house price is not recorded for Shepparton East due to the suburb's small transaction volume (population 1,192). Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,668 and weekly rent is $231 (2021 Census), both significantly lower than Melbourne metropolitan benchmarks, suggesting accessible entry prices for buyers.
What schools are in Shepparton East?
No schools are recorded inside the Shepparton East boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in central Shepparton, which is within commuting distance of the suburb's 38.46 km2 footprint. University qualifications among residents reach 17.1%, which is 13 percentage points below the national average.
Is Shepparton East safe?
Shepparton East recorded 84 total offences in the reference period, giving a crime rate of 70.5 per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences were the largest category at 33 incidents, followed by justice procedures offences at 27. Only 5.0% of residents (56 people) need daily assistance, below national averages.
Is Shepparton East good for property investment?
The investment case is mixed. The 16.3% renter share is low compared to national averages, and the vacancy rate of 9.0% indicates rental supply exceeds current demand. Weekly rent of $231 (2021 Census) is affordable but yields are constrained. The ownership-dominant tenure (48.6% outright) and 89.6% stability rate suggest value preservation rather than high-yield returns.
How is Shepparton East's population changing?
Suburb-level population forecasts are not available for Shepparton East. The current population is 1,192 across 38.46 km2. Residential stability at 89.6% indicates very low churn, and the median age of 42 is 2 years above the national figure, pointing to a gradually aging, settled community rather than a rapidly growing one.
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 education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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