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Shepparton North
22 km²
A huge 62% of residents have moved to Shepparton North within the last five years, marking it as a rapidly changing community. The area is very young, with children under 15 making up nearly 31% of the population. This youthful energy is reflected in the homes, which are typically large and house more people than the state average. It is a relatively affluent and professional neighborhood, where many residents work in healthcare and high-paying roles.
Household incomes here are high, yet Shepparton North's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
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The community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 31 and a very low proportion of seniors. Children under 15 are far more common here than across Victoria, while 3.9% of the population identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
About 27.4% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Indian ancestry is particularly prominent at 13.6%, alongside strong Australian and English roots.
Language diversity is high, with 33.4% of residents using a language other than English at home—a figure far above the national average. Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken.
Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, as the share of people with no religion is well below both the state and national figures.
The workforce is well-qualified, with 26% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 61.3% completing Year 12. Health and engineering are the most common fields of study.
Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with 28.4% of households earning over $3,000 a week. The typical weekly household income of $2,313 is well above the Victorian average.
Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing daily assistance.
Unpaid care for children is very common here—far above the national average—which is consistent with the high number of young families in the area.
First Nations people make up a larger share of the population than in most similar areas, and 16.5% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the state average.
Families are larger than usual, with 3.5 people per home and 80.6% of households consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of Victoria.
Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 94.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most are owned with a mortgage, and far fewer are owned outright than in most other areas.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 73.1% of workers driving to get to work. Only 7.6% of people work from home, which is far below the state figure.
The population is highly mobile, with over 60% moving in recently. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, at 17.4%.
Employment is strong, with 72.8% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national average. The unemployment rate is lower than both the state and national figures.
The neighborhood is car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Victorian average. Very few residents can reach groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.