Orrvale vs Shepparton
The verdict
Shepparton rates higher for liveability (80 vs 14). Orrvale is closer to the coast (164.6 km vs 167.7 km).
Scores
OrrvaleShepparton
| Orrvale | Shepparton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 68 |
| Transport | 35 | 79 |
| Education | 36 | 42 |
| Liveability | 14 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Orrvale | Shepparton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 450 | 32,067 |
| Median age | 50 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,542 | $1,285 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.6% | 28.2% |
| Born in Australia | 74.7% | 69.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Orrvale Moderate Growth · Shepparton Moderate Growth
Property
| Orrvale | Shepparton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $438K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $344K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 7.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Orrvale | Shepparton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 38 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 222 | 739 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,556 | 371 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 222 | 1,023 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,889 | 11,339 |
Orrvale is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Orrvale | Shepparton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 20 |
| Government | 1 | 12 |
| Independent | 0 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 938 |
See the full school list on each profile: Orrvale · Shepparton
Transport
| Orrvale | Shepparton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 79 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 272 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.8 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Orrvale | Shepparton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.6°C | 13.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 470 | 470 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 16 |
| Parks | 0 | 45 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 18 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 11 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 164.6 km | 167.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 161.7 km | 164.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 1.2 km |
Population & growth
| Orrvale | Shepparton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 450 | 32,067 |
| Estimated 2025 | 444 | 32,507 |
| Projected 2041 | 540 | 38,503 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.34% | 0.34% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Orrvale or Shepparton?
Orrvale has a higher average school ICSEA (Orrvale 989 vs Shepparton 938; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Orrvale or Shepparton?
Shepparton has the higher transport score (Orrvale 35/100 vs Shepparton 79/100).
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