Shepparton East

The population is older than the national figure, with 17.4% of residents aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 17.9% of the community, there are far fewer people in de facto relationships than in most other areas.

About 15.4% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the state and national figures. Italian and English ancestries are common alongside Australian roots.

A fifth of the community uses a language other than English at home, a rate much higher than most similar areas. While English is dominant, Punjabi and Italian are the most common additional languages.

The community is more religious than the state and national averages, with 52.8% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 26.2%, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state and national averages, and only 41% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical household income is about $1,789 a week, which is around the same as the national figure. However, the number of people earning over $2,000 weekly is lower than in most other areas.

Health outcomes are slightly better than the state average, with long-term health conditions affecting 26% of residents. Mental health conditions are also a little lower than the national figure.

Unpaid care for children is well below the state average, though housework and general unpaid care are about the same as most areas. Volunteering is much lower than in similar communities.

There are 14 First Nations people in the area. This group is a little older than the state average and earns significantly more than the national typical personal and household incomes.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. This is a family-heavy area where 63.6% of households are couples with children and very few people live alone.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 95.2% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is far above the national average, with 46.8% of homes owned outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 67.7% of workers drive and 85.6% of homes have two or more vehicles. There are no public transport stops available within the community.

The community is very stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the state and national figures. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.8% of the population.

Employment rates are higher than most areas, with 65.8% of adults working or looking for work. Agriculture, construction, and manufacturing are the primary industries for the local workforce.

This is a car-dependent area with a very low walkability score. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, or health services, with schools being the only reachable amenity.