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Edward River vs Greater Shepparton

Council (LGA) comparison ≈ 130 km apart · Edward River profile · Greater Shepparton profile

Edward River Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton and Edward River are both regional hubs, but they differ in their makeup and infrastructure. Greater Shepparton is more culturally diverse, with 17.4% of people born overseas and 17.6% using a language other than English at home. These figures are far higher than in Edward River, where only 5.7% were born overseas and 3.0% use another language. Greater Shepparton also has a much larger public transport network, with 5.77 stops per 1,000 people and 386.2 weekly departures per 1,000, compared to 2.25 stops and 36.5 departures in Edward River.

Both areas share very similar typical weekly personal incomes of around $700 and family incomes of about $1,700. While they are alike in these ways, other gaps are widening. Since 2016, the difference in the proportion of people born overseas has grown, and residents in Edward River have become noticeably older, now averaging 46 compared to 39 in Greater Shepparton.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +59,953 larger in Greater Shepparton gap steady
8,456 44th pct 68,409 78th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8,851
  • First area, 2021: 8,456
  • Second area, 2011: 60,449
  • Second area, 2016: 63,837
  • Second area, 2021: 68,409
Median age in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +7 yrs older in Edward River gap widening
46 yrs 71st pct 39 yrs 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 45 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 39 yrs
First Nations in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +0.9 pts higher in Edward River gap steady
4.8% 56th pct 3.9% 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.0%
  • First area, 2021: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.9%
Aged 65+ in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +5.7 pts higher in Edward River gap steady
24.9% 76th pct 19.2% 46th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.2%
  • First area, 2021: 24.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.2%
Under 15 in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +1.8 pts higher in Greater Shepparton gap steady
17.5% 49th pct 19.3% 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.8%
  • First area, 2021: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.3%
De facto in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +2.7 pts higher in Edward River gap widening
13.5% 61st pct 10.8% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.4%
  • First area, 2021: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%

Age structure

27.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.2 pts 24.9%
20.2% Young adults (25–44) +4.7 pts ▸ 24.9%
24.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.7 pts 19.2%
17.5% Children (0–14) +1.8 pts ▸ 19.3%
10.4% Youth (15–24) +1.3 pts ▸ 11.6%

Marital status

45.6% Married +1.2 pts ▸ 46.7%
33.0% Never married +1.4 pts ▸ 34.4%
10.2% Divorced ◂ +1.1 pts 9.1%
7.4% Widowed ◂ +1.5 pts 5.9%
3.8% Separated +0.1 pts ▸ 3.9%

Age & sex structure

Edward River Greater Shepparton

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Edward River: 1.3% males, 2.1% females; 85+ in Greater Shepparton: 1.0% males, 1.5% females
  • 80–84 in Edward River: 1.7% males, 2.1% females; 80–84 in Greater Shepparton: 1.2% males, 1.4% females
  • 75–79 in Edward River: 1.9% males, 2.2% females; 75–79 in Greater Shepparton: 1.8% males, 1.9% females
  • 70–74 in Edward River: 3.2% males, 3.0% females; 70–74 in Greater Shepparton: 2.4% males, 2.6% females
  • 65–69 in Edward River: 3.9% males, 3.3% females; 65–69 in Greater Shepparton: 2.8% males, 2.9% females
  • 60–64 in Edward River: 4.0% males, 3.9% females; 60–64 in Greater Shepparton: 3.0% males, 3.1% females
  • 55–59 in Edward River: 3.1% males, 3.9% females; 55–59 in Greater Shepparton: 3.0% males, 3.3% females
  • 50–54 in Edward River: 3.1% males, 3.0% females; 50–54 in Greater Shepparton: 3.2% males, 3.2% females
  • 45–49 in Edward River: 2.7% males, 3.1% females; 45–49 in Greater Shepparton: 3.1% males, 3.0% females
  • 40–44 in Edward River: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 40–44 in Greater Shepparton: 2.8% males, 3.0% females
  • 35–39 in Edward River: 2.3% males, 2.6% females; 35–39 in Greater Shepparton: 3.0% males, 3.1% females
  • 30–34 in Edward River: 2.2% males, 2.6% females; 30–34 in Greater Shepparton: 3.2% males, 3.3% females
  • 25–29 in Edward River: 2.7% males, 2.7% females; 25–29 in Greater Shepparton: 3.2% males, 3.3% females
  • 20–24 in Edward River: 2.4% males, 2.4% females; 20–24 in Greater Shepparton: 2.9% males, 2.7% females
  • 15–19 in Edward River: 2.7% males, 2.9% females; 15–19 in Greater Shepparton: 3.2% males, 2.8% females
  • 10–14 in Edward River: 3.3% males, 3.1% females; 10–14 in Greater Shepparton: 3.5% males, 3.2% females
  • 5–9 in Edward River: 3.3% males, 2.6% females; 5–9 in Greater Shepparton: 3.4% males, 3.3% females
  • 0–4 in Edward River: 2.8% males, 2.4% females; 0–4 in Greater Shepparton: 3.2% males, 2.8% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +11.6 pts higher in Greater Shepparton gap widening
5.7% 13th pct 17.4% 68th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.4%
  • First area, 2021: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.4%

Country of birth

83.9% Australia ◂ +8.9 pts 75.0%
0.5% India +2.4 pts ▸ 2.9%
1.1% England +0.2 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.3% Italy +0.8 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.7% New Zealand +0.3 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.4% Philippines +0.6 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.2% China +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.2% South Africa ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%
0.1% Nepal +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Vietnam even 0.1%

Ancestry

43.8% Australian ◂ +10.2 pts 33.6%
40.2% English ◂ +5.8 pts 34.4%
11.2% Scottish ◂ +2.1 pts 9.1%
10.7% Irish ◂ +0.3 pts 10.5%
2.8% Italian +4.9 pts ▸ 7.6%
3.4% German ◂ +0.2 pts 3.1%
0.5% Indian +2.0 pts ▸ 2.5%
1.3% Dutch +0.3 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.7% Chinese +0.6 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.5% Filipino +0.8 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.2% Greek +0.8 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Language

Other language in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +14.7 pts higher in Greater Shepparton gap widening
3.0% 21st pct 17.6% 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.6%
Limited English in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +3.3 pts higher in Greater Shepparton gap steady
0.3% 32nd pct 3.6% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.6%

Language used at home

87.9% English only ◂ +13.2 pts 74.7%
0.2% Punjabi +2.1 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Arabic +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.2% Italian +1.4 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.1% Mandarin +0.8 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.2% Tagalog +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Greek +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% Hindi +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.2% Cantonese even 0.2%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +2.8 pts higher in Edward River gap widening
37.6% 35th pct 34.8% 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.9%
  • First area, 2021: 37.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.8%

Religious affiliation

50.8% Christianity ◂ +5.7 pts 45.1%
37.6% No religion ◂ +2.8 pts 34.8%
10.4% Not stated ◂ +1.6 pts 8.8%
0.1% Islam +6.3 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.4% Other religions +2.1 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.4% Hinduism +1.0 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.4% Buddhism +0.6 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +7.0 pts higher in Greater Shepparton gap widening
36.1% 28th pct 43.1% 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: 33.3%
  • First area, 2021: 36.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 34.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.1%
Bachelor+ in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +2.4 pts higher in Greater Shepparton gap steady
12.4% 47th pct 14.8% 60th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.1%
  • First area, 2021: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.8%
Schools in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +31 more in Greater Shepparton
8 43rd pct 39 86th pct
Schools/1k kids in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +2.45 more in Edward River
5.40 65th pct 2.95 39th pct
Students in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +10,282 more in Greater Shepparton
1,191 41st pct 11,473 79th pct
Avg size in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +145 larger in Greater Shepparton
149 35th pct 294 60th pct
ICSEA in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +20 higher in Greater Shepparton
957 41st pct 977 53rd pct

Highest year of school

36.1% Year 12 +7.0 pts ▸ 43.1%
26.5% Year 10 ◂ +9.1 pts 17.4%
16.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.5 pts 15.5%
10.6% Year 11 +3.8 pts ▸ 14.4%

Highest qualification level

35.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +3.0 pts 32.6%
16.4% Bachelor degree +1.6 pts ▸ 18.0%
13.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.9 pts ▸ 15.7%
3.0% Postgraduate degree +1.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
3.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
2.0% Certificate I / II +0.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

Field of qualification

13.7% Management & commerce ◂ +0.4 pts 13.4%
13.5% Engineering & related +0.1 pts ▸ 13.7%
10.3% Health +2.0 pts ▸ 12.3%
9.4% Society & culture +2.4 pts ▸ 11.9%
8.6% Education +0.4 pts ▸ 9.0%
7.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +4.5 pts 3.4%
5.3% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.4 pts ▸ 5.6%
4.8% Architecture & building +0.4 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.8% Natural & physical sciences +0.9 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.5% Creative arts +0.1 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.7% Information technology +0.6 pts ▸ 1.3%

Income

Personal income in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +$11 higher in Greater Shepparton gap steady
$701 39th pct $712 42nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $595
  • First area, 2021: $701
  • Second area, 2011: $510
  • Second area, 2016: $588
  • Second area, 2021: $712
Household income in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +$160 higher in Greater Shepparton gap widening
$1,240 30th pct $1,400 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,080
  • First area, 2021: $1,240
  • Second area, 2011: $980
  • Second area, 2016: $1,163
  • Second area, 2021: $1,400
Family income in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +$50 higher in Greater Shepparton gap widening
$1,709 43rd pct $1,759 47th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,399
  • First area, 2021: $1,709
  • Second area, 2011: $1,206
  • Second area, 2016: $1,417
  • Second area, 2021: $1,759
High earners in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +0.1 pts higher in Edward River gap steady
6.6% 31st pct 6.5% 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.3%
  • First area, 2021: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.5%
High-income homes in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +2.6 pts higher in Greater Shepparton gap widening
11.3% 33rd pct 13.9% 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.1%
  • First area, 2021: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.9%

Household income distribution

32.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.6 pts 31.1%
25.9% $1,500–$2,999 +3.3 pts ▸ 29.2%
21.2% Under $650 ◂ +2.7 pts 18.5%
6.0% $3,000–$3,999 +1.7 pts ▸ 7.6%
5.3% $4,000 or more +0.9 pts ▸ 6.3%

Personal income distribution

41.5% Under $650 +0.4 pts ▸ 41.9%
32.1% $650–$1,499 +1.6 pts ▸ 33.7%
12.8% $1,500–$2,999 +0.1 pts ▸ 12.8%
2.2% $3,000 or more even 2.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +2.6 pts higher in Edward River
34.2% 81st pct 31.6% 64th pct
Mental health in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +0.1 pts higher in Greater Shepparton
10.0% 71st pct 10.1% 73rd pct
Needs assistance in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton even gap steady
7.2% 80th pct 7.2% 81st pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.2%
  • First area, 2021: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

12.3% Arthritis ◂ +1.2 pts 11.1%
10.0% Mental health +0.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
10.0% Asthma ◂ +0.2 pts 9.7%
7.8% Other condition +0.7 pts ▸ 8.5%
5.7% Diabetes ◂ +0.3 pts 5.4%
5.2% Heart disease ◂ +0.4 pts 4.8%
3.3% Cancer ◂ +0.1 pts 3.3%
2.7% Lung condition ◂ +0.5 pts 2.1%
1.2% Stroke ◂ +0.1 pts 1.2%
1.1% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 0.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.4% None +3.7 pts ▸ 58.1%
21.9% One condition ◂ +1.8 pts 20.1%
8.1% Two conditions ◂ +1.0 pts 7.1%
4.1% Three or more +0.2 pts ▸ 4.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +6.4 pts higher in Edward River gap steady
20.7% 65th pct 14.3% 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.9%
  • First area, 2021: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%
Unpaid carers in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +0.9 pts higher in Greater Shepparton gap steady
12.7% 57th pct 13.6% 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.8%
  • First area, 2021: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%
Unpaid child care in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +2.3 pts higher in Greater Shepparton gap steady
23.0% 34th pct 25.3% 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.7%
  • First area, 2021: 23.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.3%
Defence service in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +0.6 pts higher in Edward River
2.8% 44th pct 2.3% 27th pct
Housework 15h+ in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +1.0 pts higher in Edward River gap steady
21.4% 43rd pct 20.3% 35th pct
  • First area, 2016: 21.8%
  • First area, 2021: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +2,276 larger in Greater Shepparton
410 44th pct 2,686 86th pct
Median age in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +1 yrs older in Edward River
23 yrs 29th pct 22 yrs 21st pct
Year 12 in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +0.2 pts higher in Greater Shepparton
30.1% 39th pct 30.3% 40th pct
Unemployment in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +0.8 pts higher in Greater Shepparton
9.3% 35th pct 10.1% 41st pct
Median income in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +$5 higher in Greater Shepparton
$512 38th pct $517 40th pct
Household income in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +$19 higher in Greater Shepparton
$1,240 35th pct $1,259 37th pct
Indigenous language in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +3.6 pts higher in Greater Shepparton
2.2% 21st pct 5.8% 57th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +0.3 larger in Greater Shepparton gap widening
2.2 14th pct 2.5 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.2
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +2.8 pts higher in Greater Shepparton gap widening
13.1% 45th pct 16.0% 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.5%
  • First area, 2021: 13.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.0%
Living alone in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +5.6 pts higher in Edward River gap steady
33.4% 80th pct 27.8% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.1%
  • First area, 2021: 33.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.8%

Family composition

50.7% Couples with children +5.3 pts ▸ 56.0%
35.0% Couples without children ◂ +8.1 pts 27.0%
13.1% One-parent families +2.8 pts ▸ 16.0%
1.2% Other families ◂ +0.1 pts 1.0%

Household size

37.9% 2 people ◂ +4.2 pts 33.6%
33.4% 1 person ◂ +5.6 pts 27.8%
10.6% 3 people +4.0 pts ▸ 14.6%
10.7% 4 people +3.1 pts ▸ 13.7%
5.1% 5 people +1.4 pts ▸ 6.5%
2.3% 6 or more +1.4 pts ▸ 3.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +$40 higher in Greater Shepparton gap steady
$220 36th pct $260 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: $185
  • First area, 2021: $220
  • Second area, 2011: $185
  • Second area, 2016: $220
  • Second area, 2021: $260
Mortgage in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +$217 higher in Greater Shepparton gap steady
$1,083 29th pct $1,300 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,083
  • First area, 2021: $1,083
  • Second area, 2011: $1,300
  • Second area, 2016: $1,300
  • Second area, 2021: $1,300
People / bedroom in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +0.10 higher in Greater Shepparton gap steady
0.70 0th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
Renting in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +3.0 pts higher in Greater Shepparton gap widening
24.8% 47th pct 27.8% 59th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.3%
  • First area, 2021: 24.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.8%
Owned outright in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +6.2 pts higher in Edward River gap steady
40.6% 60th pct 34.3% 40th pct
  • First area, 2016: 38.6%
  • First area, 2021: 40.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.3%
Separate houses in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +1.6 pts higher in Edward River gap steady
90.0% 53rd pct 88.4% 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: 89.2%
  • First area, 2021: 90.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 86.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 88.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 88.4%
3+ bedrooms in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +0.8 pts higher in Greater Shepparton gap steady
78.2% 57th pct 79.0% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 76.2%
  • First area, 2021: 78.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 77.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 77.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 79.0%

How homes are owned or rented

40.6% Owned outright ◂ +6.2 pts 34.3%
29.4% Owned with a mortgage +3.9 pts ▸ 33.3%
24.8% Rented +3.0 pts ▸ 27.8%
2.9% Other tenure ◂ +0.7 pts 2.2%
2.2% Not stated even 2.2%

Types of homes

90.0% Separate house ◂ +1.6 pts 88.4%
8.4% Townhouse / semi-detached +0.6 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.3% Other dwelling +1.8 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.5% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%

Bedrooms per home

46.0% 3 bedrooms +1.2 pts ▸ 47.2%
26.4% 4 bedrooms +1.4 pts ▸ 27.8%
16.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +1.3 pts 15.4%
5.9% 5 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 4.1%
2.6% 1 bedroom +0.5 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.1% Studio / none +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

49.3% $200–$349 +6.4 pts ▸ 55.8%
38.0% Under $200 ◂ +17.3 pts 20.6%
6.7% $350–$549 +11.7 pts ▸ 18.4%
0.0% $550–$749 +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% $750 or more +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

38.9% $1,000–$1,799 +7.0 pts ▸ 45.9%
39.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +14.1 pts 25.6%
11.2% $1,800–$2,999 +6.6 pts ▸ 17.9%
4.3% $3,000 or more +0.7 pts ▸ 5.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +0.4 pts higher in Edward River gap steady
5.4% 55th pct 5.0% 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.0%
Work from home in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +1.5 pts higher in Edward River gap narrowing
11.2% 44th pct 9.7% 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.3%
  • First area, 2021: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.7%
PT commute in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +0.2 pts higher in Greater Shepparton gap steady
0.1% 12th pct 0.3% 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.3%
PT stops in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +376 more in Greater Shepparton
19 45th pct 395 80th pct
Stops/1k in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +3.53 more in Greater Shepparton
2.25 39th pct 5.77 80th pct
Departures/1k in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +349.7 more in Greater Shepparton
36.5 45th pct 386.2 69th pct
PT routes in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +15 more in Greater Shepparton
6 48th pct 21 71st pct
20 55th pct
144 89th pct

How people get to work

67.8% Car (driver) +0.3 pts ▸ 68.1%
11.2% Worked at home ◂ +1.5 pts 9.7%
4.2% Car (passenger) +1.6 pts ▸ 5.9%
4.4% Walked ◂ +1.3 pts 3.1%
0.7% Bicycle ◂ +0.1 pts 0.7%
0.1% Bus +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +0.7 pts 37.7%
36.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +2.8 pts 33.2%
13.6% 3 vehicles +1.3 pts ▸ 15.0%
6.8% 4 or more +2.4 pts ▸ 9.1%
5.4% No vehicle ◂ +0.4 pts 5.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +5.6 pts higher in Greater Shepparton gap widening
31.0% 31st pct 36.6% 60th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.4%
  • First area, 2021: 31.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 35.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.6%
Recent arrivals in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +2.5 pts higher in Greater Shepparton gap narrowing
18.5% 77th pct 21.0% 84th pct
  • First area, 2016: 29.0%
  • First area, 2021: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +1.0 pts higher in Greater Shepparton gap steady
3.6% 29th pct 4.6% 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.6%
Participation in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +1.0 pts higher in Greater Shepparton gap steady
56.2% 40th pct 57.2% 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: 55.1%
  • First area, 2021: 56.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 59.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 56.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.2%
Full-time in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +1.9 pts higher in Edward River gap widening
61.2% 60th pct 59.3% 48th pct
  • First area, 2016: 60.5%
  • First area, 2021: 61.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 61.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.3%

Industries people work in

17.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +9.2 pts 8.3%
15.5% Health care & social assistance +1.7 pts ▸ 17.3%
8.9% Retail trade +0.8 pts ▸ 9.6%
4.6% Manufacturing +4.7 pts ▸ 9.3%
6.9% Construction +2.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
8.2% Education & training +0.1 pts ▸ 8.4%
6.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.2 pts 4.2%
6.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.4 pts 5.7%
3.6% Other services +0.8 pts ▸ 4.3%
3.6% Transport & warehousing +0.5 pts ▸ 4.1%
3.2% Professional & technical +0.7 pts ▸ 3.9%
2.2% Administrative & support +0.8 pts ▸ 3.0%

Occupations people work in

19.3% Managers ◂ +5.1 pts 14.2%
14.7% Professionals +2.9 pts ▸ 17.6%
12.0% Labourers +2.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
12.6% Technicians & trades +0.9 pts ▸ 13.6%
13.1% Community & personal service ◂ +1.4 pts 11.7%
11.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.2 pts 11.1%
7.9% Sales workers +1.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
6.7% Machinery operators & drivers even 6.6%

Economy & Advantage

4 36th pct 4 36th pct
IRSD decile in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +2 higher in Edward River
5 43rd pct 3 29th pct
4 36th pct 4 36th pct
5 43rd pct 5 43rd pct
IRSAD score in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +8 higher in Edward River
939 39th pct 931 33rd pct
ERP in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +61,364 higher in Greater Shepparton
8,501 41st pct 69,865 77th pct
Growth in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +1.2 pts higher in Greater Shepparton
0.8% 20th pct 2.0% 33rd pct
Businesses in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +6,272 higher in Greater Shepparton
1,036 44th pct 7,308 78th pct
Approvals in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +456 higher in Greater Shepparton
22 37th pct 478 80th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +78 higher in Greater Shepparton
411 24th pct 489 32nd pct
Max temp in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +1.9 higher in Edward River
24.4 53rd pct 22.5 32nd pct
Min temp in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +0.5 higher in Edward River
9.8 28th pct 9.3 21st pct

Crime & Safety

Crime rate in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +3,985 higher in Edward River
14,629 80th pct 10,643 65th pct
Assault/100k in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +434 higher in Edward River
1,727 78th pct 1,292 67th pct
Sexual/100k in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +160 higher in Edward River
367 75th pct 206 38th pct
35 67th pct
Burglary/100k in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +157 higher in Greater Shepparton
721 72nd pct 879 78th pct
Theft/100k in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +1,241 higher in Greater Shepparton
1,325 53rd pct 2,565 87th pct
Vehicle theft/100k in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +405 higher in Edward River
757 85th pct 352 51st pct
Property damage/100k in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +130 higher in Edward River
1,076 73rd pct 946 66th pct
Drugs/100k in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +684 higher in Edward River
1,135 76th pct 452 48th pct
5-yr change in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +18.1 pts higher in Edward River
39.1% 86th pct 21.0% 67th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +0.5 higher in Greater Shepparton
4.1 60th pct 4.6 68th pct
4.4 61st pct 4.4 62nd pct
15-min city in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +5.0 pts higher in Edward River
55.7% 64th pct 50.7% 54th pct
Walk to shops in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +3.9 pts higher in Greater Shepparton
50.8% 56th pct 54.7% 62nd pct
Walk to transit in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +1.3 pts higher in Greater Shepparton
67.4% 67th pct 68.7% 68th pct
Walk to school in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +7.6 pts higher in Edward River
66.4% 69th pct 58.9% 57th pct
Walk to a park in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +5.8 pts higher in Greater Shepparton
71.1% 53rd pct 76.9% 60th pct
Walk to health in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +10.1 pts higher in Greater Shepparton
27.1% 28th pct 37.2% 49th pct
Amenities/1k in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +0.2 more in Greater Shepparton
13.4 25th pct 13.6 27th pct
Intersections/km² in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +5 higher in Greater Shepparton
0 24th pct 6 67th pct
Mean slope in Edward Riverin Greater Shepparton +0.1 pts higher in Greater Shepparton
2.7% 9th pct 2.8% 12th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Edward River vs Greater Shepparton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/lga/LGA12730/edward-river/vs/LGA22830/greater-shepparton