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Shepparton - Mooroopna
62 km²
A rapidly growing regional centre, Shepparton - Mooroopna has seen its population climb by 51% since 2011 to reach nearly 50,000 people. It is a diverse community where a significant number of residents speak a language other than English at home, a figure that has jumped 14 points in a decade. This cultural shift is matched by a high number of recent overseas arrivals. Families are common here, with a larger share of children and larger households than the national average.
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The population is younger than in most similar areas, with a typical age of 38. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.5% of the community, which is well above the 1.0% seen across Victoria.
About 20.1% of residents were born overseas, an amount that has risen 5% since 2011. While English and Australian are the most common ancestries, there are notable Indian, Irish, and Italian roots.
Language diversity is high, as 21.3% of people use a language other than English at home. This is a significant increase from 6.9% in 2011, and 4.5% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas. While 44.3% identify as Christian and 33.7% have no religion, 8.1% of the population is Muslim.
More adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, though at 15.3% this is far below the Victorian figure of 29.2%. About 44.2% of residents completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $1,371, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, the 13.2% of households earning over $3,000 a week is higher than in most similar areas.
Health challenges are more prevalent than usual, with 31.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes a higher than average rate of mental health conditions at 10.6%.
Volunteering is much lower here than in most similar areas at 13.2%. Similarly, the share of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework is also much lower than elsewhere.
Homes tend to be larger than average with 2.5 people per household. One-parent families are quite common at 17.8%, which is well above the national average of 14.1%.
Rental properties are much more common here than in similar areas, with 32.1% of households renting. Most homes are separate houses (86.6%), and typical weekly rent is $270, well below the national figure.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 69.9% of workers driving to work. Very few people use public transport for their commute, at just 0.3%.
The area is seeing significant movement, with 39.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 22.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
Working or looking for work is more common here than in similar areas, with a rate of 56.2%. The biggest employers are in health care and social assistance, as well as retail trade.
The area is somewhat walkable with a score of 5.6. While 88% of homes are near public transport, far fewer residents are within a 15-minute walk of health services compared to the rest of Victoria.