Shepparton North
A median age of 31, nine years below the national figure, and an average household size of 3.5 persons tell much of the story in Shepparton North. Nearly all dwellings (97.2%) are separate houses on a 22.5 sq km footprint, and 77.9% have four or more bedrooms, far above the state average. The workforce tilts heavily toward healthcare at 35.7%, more than double any other sector, and 28.7% of residents were born overseas, which is 7.1 percentage points above the national rate.
Local council: Greater Shepparton
Population
2,048
Median Age
31.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,313/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
3
Median House
$720K
October to December 2025
With 97.2% of dwellings being separate houses and 77.9% having four or more bedrooms, this market suits larger families more than those seeking apartments or smaller homes. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 17.3%, well below the 30% stress threshold, indicating buyer capacity is manageable relative to household incomes at the 88th national percentile.
For Buyers
With 97.2% of dwellings being separate houses and 77.9% having four or more bedrooms, this market suits larger families more than those seeking apartments or smaller homes. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 17.3%, well below the 30% stress threshold, indicating buyer capacity is manageable relative to household incomes at the 88th national percentile.
For Investors
Shepparton North records a vacancy rate of 3.1% and a weekly rent of $360, modest figures that reflect its position as a lower-density outer growth area rather than a high-churn rental market. Renters account for 20.8% of households versus 62.9% on mortgages, a tilt toward owner-occupiers. The area recorded 3 development applications in the past 12 months, including two subdivision permits covering 18 and 42 lots, signalling that land supply is actively being unlocked.
Development Activity
Total DAs
9
Last 12 Months
3
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-25.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Shepparton North
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All Saints Anglican School
St Luke's Catholic Primary School
Demographics
The median age of 31 sits 9.0 years below the national figure, the largest single-number differentiator in the brief. Overseas-born residents reach 28.7%, which is 7.1 percentage points above the national rate. The leading ancestries are English (510), Other (362) and Indian (279), and the top non-English languages are Punjabi (73) and Malayalam (71), reflecting a south-Asian diaspora that is notable for a regional Victorian suburb. University qualifications at 37.2% run 7.1 percentage points above national. Average household size of 3.5 is 1.0 above the national figure, consistent with the 77.9% share of four-plus-bedroom dwellings and high share of couple families with children, which account for 1,265 of 1,819 total families.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.2%
Houses
2.8%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Separate houses make up 97.2% of the stock, with semi-detached dwellings filling the remaining 2.8% and no recorded apartment supply. Four-plus-bedroom homes account for 77.9% of dwellings, unusually high compared to state and national averages where this figure typically sits under 30%. Outright owners (16.3%) are a minority, reflecting the suburb's young resident profile, while mortgage holders at 62.9% dominate, consistent with the identity as a mortgage-belt suburb.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$360
Census 2021
HH Size
3.5
Personal Income / wk
$957
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.1%
Unoccupied
18
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
69.0%
Couples with children
20.0%
Couples, no children
11.5%
Single parent
504
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare dominates the local workforce at 35.7% (241 workers), more than double the second-largest sector, Education at 12.1% (82 workers). Construction (10.4%), Manufacturing (8.3%) and Retail (6.4%) round out the top five industries. By occupation, Professionals (266) and Managers (135) lead, followed by Community/Personal (112) and Sales (106). Unemployment is low at 2.9%, well below the national average, and the full-time employment rate is 65.5%. The labour participation rate of 68.8% is healthy given the suburb's young age profile. Personal weekly income of $957 and family weekly income of $2,386 place households at the 88th national income percentile, a stronger position than the regional location might suggest.
Unemployment
2.7%
Labour Force
1,030
Unemployed
28
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.8%
Part-time
32.5%
Participation
72.8%
Employed
1,002
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
37.2%
Postgraduate
10.7%
Born Overseas
28.7%
Dwellings
568
Transport to Work
Car dependency is near-total: 89.1% drive to work and only 0.4% use public transport, compared to higher public-transport rates in inner suburban areas. Walking or cycling accounts for 2.0% of commutes, low but typical for a 22.5 sq km outer suburb. Crime totalled 134 incidents in the period, producing a rate of 65.4 per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences led at 74 incidents, followed by public order (17) and justice procedures (16). No schools are recorded in the suburb data, so families rely on institutions in nearby Shepparton. Rent stress and mortgage stress flags are both clear: rent-to-income sits at 15.6% and mortgage-to-income at 17.3%, both well below stress thresholds, indicating residents manage housing costs comfortably.
Drive
81.6%
Public Transport
0.3%
Walk / Cycle
1.8%
Work from Home
8.5%
Growth Outlook
The suburb's identity signals, including its young median age of 31 and average household size of 3.5, indicate continued organic demand as residents form families rather than age out of the market. Three development applications in the past year include two subdivision permits (18 and 42 lots), suggesting the pipeline is active. Resident stability is moderate, with 77.9% not changing address in the prior year and a turnover rate of 22.1%. These indicators collectively point to a suburb in expansion rather than decline, unlike many regional centres with aging-trajectory signals.
Population trend: Greater Shepparton council area
Shepparton North sits in the Greater Shepparton council area. These are the council area's residents, not Shepparton North'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
134
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
65.4
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 North compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shepparton North a good suburb to live in?
Shepparton North suits families well: 97.2% of dwellings are separate houses and 77.9% have four or more bedrooms. Household income is at the 88th national percentile, mortgage stress is clear at 17.3% of income, and unemployment is low at 2.9%. The main drawbacks are near-total car dependency, with 89.1% driving to work, and a lack of recorded schools within the suburb boundary.
What schools are in Shepparton North?
No schools are recorded inside the Shepparton North boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in the adjacent Shepparton area. The suburb has a highly educated resident base, with university qualifications at 37.2%, which is 7.1 percentage points above the national figure.
Is Shepparton North safe?
Shepparton North recorded 134 total incidents with a crime rate of 65.4 per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences were the largest category at 74 incidents. Both rent stress and mortgage stress indicators are clear, suggesting residents are financially stable, which tends to correlate with lower crime risk compared to higher-stress areas.
How is Shepparton North's population changing?
The current population is 2,048 with a median age of 31, which is 9 years below the national figure. The young demographic base and average household size of 3.5 suggest organic growth through family formation rather than in-migration alone. Resident turnover is 22.1% and 77.9% of residents stayed at the same address, indicating moderate stability.
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).
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