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Shepparton - Mooroopna
249 km²
A huge surge in population has seen Shepparton - Mooroopna grow by 278% since 2011. This community is far more diverse than the national average, with a high number of recent overseas arrivals and a growing number of people using languages other than English at home. It is a place of contrasts, where a significant number of families with children live in large, detached houses, yet typical weekly incomes and rents remain well below the state and national figures.
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The area has a young feel, with 19.8% of people being children under 15. Those identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander make up 4.3% of the population, which is well above the Victorian figure.
Overseas birthplaces are common, with 19.5% of people born abroad—a figure that has risen since 2011. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there is a notable Italian presence at 7.6%.
Language diversity has jumped significantly, with 20.6% of people using another language at home compared to just 5.1% in 2011. Punjabi and Arabic are the most common non-English languages spoken.
Faith plays a stronger role here than in most similar areas; 44.6% of people identify as Christian, and those with no religion are well below the national figure at 33.7%.
Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with 43.9% of people completing Year 12 and 15.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical weekly household income is $1,387, which is well below the national figure. High earners are rare, with only 6.4% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.
Health needs are higher than average, as 7.6% of people need help with daily activities and long-term health conditions are well above the national figure.
Participation in unpaid care is higher than most areas at 13.4%, though the proportion of people who volunteer has fallen since 2011.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.5 people per household. Single-parent families are also well above the national average at 17.2%.
Detached houses are very common at 86.7%, far above the state average. This helps explain why 77.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms, while weekly rents are well below the national figure at $270.
Cars are essential for getting around, with 69.9% of people driving to work and almost no one using public transport for their commute.
The area is a major hub for new migrants, with recent overseas arrivals at 22.3%, which is well above the national average.
Health care and social assistance is the biggest industry for workers. The number of adults working or looking for work is well below the state average.
The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 5.2. Many homes are far from essential services, especially health services and schools, which are far below the state average for 15-minute walk access.