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Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
3,316 km²
A significant regional hub, Shepparton (Northern Victoria) is larger than about 74% of similar areas and has grown by 50% since 2011. It is a diverse community with a high number of recent overseas arrivals and a growing proportion of people who speak a language other than English at home. The area is notably more affordable than the state average, with lower rents and home loan payments, though it faces higher rates of long-term health conditions.
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The population is a little older than the national figure, with a typical age of 40. Indigenous residents make up 3.8% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas and has risen since 2011.
While 75.7% of residents were born in Australia, there has been a significant increase in the overseas-born population, which rose 9.7 percentage points since 2011 to reach 16.5%.
Language diversity is increasing, with the proportion of people using another language at home rising 14 percentage points since 2011. Punjabi and Arabic are the most common non-English languages spoken.
Religious affiliation is higher here than in most similar areas, with 45.6% of people identifying as Christian and 35.4% reporting no religion.
Education levels are much lower than the state and national figures, with only 14.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 rose 15 percentage points since 2011.
Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $1,373. Only 13.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well below the Victorian average.
Health challenges are more common here, with 32.3% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 7.3% of residents need help with daily activities.
A higher number of people provide unpaid care compared to most similar areas. While volunteering is slightly above the state average, the rate of volunteers fell 11 percentage points since 2011.
One-parent families make up 16.2% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas. People living alone are also more common here than in the rest of the state.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 88.7% of homes. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $260.
The community is very dependent on cars, as only 0.3% of people commute by public transport. This is among the lowest rates for its level, and only 9.4% of people work from home.
Recent arrivals from overseas have increased significantly, with 21.2% of the population arriving from abroad in the last five years, a figure well above the national average.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas, at 56.8%. The most common industries for employees are health care, retail, and manufacturing.
The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.6. This is well below the state average, and far fewer homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries.