SuburbCheck

Shepparton

VIC 3630 · Greater Shepparton

32,067 (2021) → 32,507 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

68
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

32,067
Population
$438K
Median house (2024)
38
Safety score
79
Transport score

Shepparton is a moderate growth suburb in Greater Shepparton, VIC 3630, about 165km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $438K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 20 schools, a transport score of 79/100, and is about 168km inland. Shepparton has an overall score of 68/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 38/100.

164.8 km
To Melbourne CBD
167.7 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
1.5 km
To nearest station

Demographics

32,067
Population
38
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,285
vs NSW median-30.5%
Bachelor degree or higher28.2%
Born in Australia69.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse10,149 / 49 / 1,607

Top countries of birth: India (3.43%), Afghanistan (2.03%), Malaysia (1.59%), Philippines (1.39%), England (1.2%)

Top languages: Arabic (3.22%), Punjabi (2.24%), Italian (1.51%), Mandarin (1.23%), Malayalam (0.99%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$438K+7.9%
Median house (2024)
$344K+8.2%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

38
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

237
Break & enter dwelling739/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
119
Motor vehicle theft371/100k
328
Domestic assault1,023/100k
24
Robbery75/100k
264
Non-domestic assault823/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 3,636 (all categories, latest year)11,339 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

33

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

35
Within 10km20 in suburb
12
Govt (suburb)
3
Catholic (suburb)
5
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 963 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Shepparton Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1035
  • Notre Dame CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1028
  • St Brendan's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1026
  • St Mel's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1021
  • Guthrie Street Primary School SheppartonPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 978
  • Bourchier Street Primary School SheppartonPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 956
  • Greater Shepparton Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 908
  • Verney Road SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 897
  • Shepparton ACE Secondary CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 890
  • Wilmot Road Primary School SheppartonPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 851
  • St Georges Road Primary School SheppartonPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 845
  • Gowrie Street Primary School SheppartonPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 819
  • Wodonga Senior Secondary College-Shepparton Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Government
  • Gowrie Street Primary School Shepparton-Manega Koorie AnnexePrimary · Government
  • St Georges Road Primary School Shepparton-Shepparton English Language CentrePrimary · Government
  • SEDA College (Victoria) - Multi Sports - SheppartonSecondary · Independent
  • Greater Shepparton Secondary College - Greater Shepparton College Deaf FacilitySecondary · Government
  • Indie School SheppartonSecondary · Independent
  • Berry Street School - Shepparton CampusSecondary · Independent
  • Guthrie Street Primary School Shepparton-Shepparton Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Grahamvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1038
  • Mooroopna Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 914
  • Mooroopna Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 831
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.7kmICSEA 988
  • Goulburn Valley Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 5.2kmICSEA 1124
  • St Luke's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.3kmICSEA 1092
  • Notre Dame College - Emmaus CampusSecondary · Catholic · 5.5km
  • Orrvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 989
  • Lemnos Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 903
  • St Anne's CollegeCombined · Catholic · 7.3kmICSEA 1025
  • Ardmona Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 878
  • Shepparton East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 997

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

79
1Train
272Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Peak train frequency2/hr
Nearest train stationShepparton Railway (1.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

30.5°C
Summer max
13.6°C
Winter max
470mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

66 in suburbSupermarkets
1616 in suburbCafes/Rest.
4545 in suburbParks
1818 in suburbPlaygrounds
77 in suburbPools
99 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
1111 in suburbGPs
44 in suburbPharmacies
22 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
125125 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalGoulburn Valley Health (Shepparton) (1.2 km)
Nearest vet4.6 km
Nearest airportAlbury (144.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

21

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

9
Gyms
6
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
125
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

11

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

45
Parks
1
Nature reserves
12
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
2
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

49

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
1
Museums
32
Galleries
1
Libraries
1
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

36

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

9
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
3
Clubs RSL/Leagues
13
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.37

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

51

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

15
Long Day Care
7
Preschool / Kinder
12
OSHC
Total services29
Exceeding NQS or above4 of 23 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.90

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.34%
Projected population 204138,503
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Greater Shepparton

GrahamvaleData not available35transportShepparton North$855K16transportMooroopna$395K75transportOrrvaleData not available35transportKialla$665K20transportLemnosData not available0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Shepparton

Is Shepparton safe?

Shepparton has a residential safety score of 38/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 11,339 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Shepparton?

In Shepparton, the .

How far is Shepparton from Melbourne CBD?

Shepparton is about 164.8 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Shepparton?

Shepparton has 20 schools, with an average ICSEA of 938 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Shepparton?

Shepparton has a transport score of 79/100, including 1 train station and 272 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.