Shepparton, VIC 3630
Shepparton property market
House rentals lead in Shepparton, with 805 leases (sharply up 22.7%) at $500 a week (up 5.3%) as of July 2026, renting out in about 27 days (up from 23 days last year), more sought-after than most house rental markets in Victoria, with 3-bedroom dominating at around two-thirds.
House sales are nearly as big, with 661 sales (down 7.7%) at around $535k (up 13.6%), taking about 35 days to sell (down from 37 days last year), with prices growing faster than most house markets in Victoria, with more than half being 3-bedroom. Rounding it out, 292 unit rentals at $425 a week (up 2.4%) and 130 unit sales at around $415k.
Who lives hereA below-average-income, renter-heavy, mixed-age suburb — multicultural.
House covers houses, duplexes, semi-detached and terraces; Unit covers apartments, units, townhouses and villas.
Shepparton demographics & population
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing and Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) 2021 · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Who lives in Shepparton?
The age structure, household make-up, and cultural fabric of the people who call this suburb home.
Share of all residents by 5-year band · hover a band for the count + split
A strongly multicultural community with deep migrant heritage.
2020–21 understated — COVID border closures.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Housing & affordability in Shepparton
What it costs to live here, who owns versus rents, and the shape of the housing stock.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Income & employment in Shepparton
Incomes, employment, and the occupation mix of the people who live here.
A typical household pulls in about 2.2× the typical individual — a multi-earner area.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Getting around Shepparton
How people get to work, and how car-dependent the suburb is — the clearest tell of inner-urban versus outer-suburban living.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Education · ACARA My School 2025
Schools in and around Shepparton
10 schools inside Shepparton, plus the closest options around it. Families can choose from 30 primary schools in Shepparton and its surrounds, and 7 high schools covering the secondary years. Distances are straight-line from the suburb centre and are not enrolment catchments — always confirm zones with the school.
ICSEA is ACARA’s official measure of a school’s socio-educational advantage — based mainly on parents’ education and occupation, plus the school’s location and student mix.
- Within Shepparton · 10Order by
- 1Shepparton Christian CollegeIndependent · Combined · Co-ed · Years Prep-12 · Within suburbState RankP Top 50%S Top 50%EnglishP ★★★★★★★★★★S ★★★★★★★★★★MathsP ★★★★★★★★★★S ★★★★★★★★★★Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 2Goulburn Valley Grammar SchoolIndependent · Combined · Co-ed · Years 5-12 · Within suburbState RankTop 50%English★★★★★★★★★★Maths★★★★★★★★★★Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 3Notre Dame CollegeCatholic · Secondary · Co-ed · Years 7-12 · Within suburbState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 4St Brendan's SchoolCatholic · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Within suburbState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 5Shepparton ACE Secondary CollegeIndependent · Secondary · Co-ed · Years 7-12 · Within suburbState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual1%ICSEA Rank50th
- 6Greater Shepparton Secondary CollegeGovernment · Secondary · Co-ed · Years 7-12 · Within suburbState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 7St Georges Road Primary School SheppartonGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-12 · Within suburbState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 8St Mel's SchoolCatholic · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Within suburbState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 9Wilmot Road Primary School SheppartonGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Within suburbState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 10Guthrie Street Primary School SheppartonGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Within suburbState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- Nearby · within 5 km · 24
- 11Grahamvale Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Grahamvale · 3.4 kmState RankTop 50%English★★★★★★★★★★Maths★★★★★★★★★★Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 12All Saints Anglican SchoolIndependent · Combined · Co-ed · Years Prep-8 · Shepparton North · 3.4 kmState RankTop 50%English★★★★★★★★★★Maths★★★★★★★★★★Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 13Congupna Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Congupna · 3.4 kmState RankTop 50%English★★★★★★★★★★Maths★★★★★★★★★★Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 14Kialla West Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Kialla West · 3.4 kmState RankTop 50%English★★★★★★★★★★Maths★★★★★★★★★★Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 15Toolamba Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Toolamba · 3.4 kmState RankTop 50%English★★★★★★★★★★Maths★★★★★★★★★★Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 16Sacred Heart SchoolCatholic · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Tatura · 3.4 kmState RankTop 50%English★★★★★★★★★★Maths★★★★★★★★★★Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 17Gowrie Street Primary School SheppartonGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Shepparton · 3.4 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 18Bourchier Street Primary School SheppartonGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Shepparton · 3.4 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 19Banmira Specialist SchoolGovernment · Special · Co-ed · Years U · Shepparton · 3.4 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 20Mooroopna Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Mooroopna · 3.4 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 21St Mary's SchoolCatholic · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Mooroopna · 3.4 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 22Mooroopna Park Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Mooroopna · 3.4 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 23St Luke's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Shepparton North · 3.4 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 24Orrvale Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Orrvale · 3.4 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 25Lemnos Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years 3-6 · Lemnos · 3.4 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual1%ICSEA Rank50th
- 26St Anne's CollegeCatholic · Combined · Co-ed · Years Prep-12 · Kialla · 3.4 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 27Shepparton East Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Shepparton East · 3.4 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 28Ardmona Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Ardmona · 3.4 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 29Kialla Central Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Kialla · 3.4 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 30Mooroopna North Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Mooroopna · 3.4 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 31Zeerust Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Zeerust · 3.4 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual1%ICSEA Rank50th
- 32Tallygaroopna Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Tallygaroopna · 3.4 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 33Tatura Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Tatura · 3.4 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 34Undera Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Undera · 3.4 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students270Multilingual1%ICSEA Rank50th
Why are some State Rank and star ratings blank? Schools can choose not to publish their results. In practice, schools that score well above their state average almost always publish theirs — so a blank rating more often reflects a school opting out than a top result being hidden. Academic results also tend to rise with ICSEA Rank, so higher-ICSEA schools more often carry a strong State Rank as well.
School profile and ICSEA data sourced from ACARA — © Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (data year 2025) · State Rank & star columns are Micromarkets-compiled academic ratings from publicly available school results · Distances are straight-line from the suburb centre, not catchments.
Turnover
How settled or transient the community is — and where newcomers came from.
Shepparton median house price & rent
Headline price, rent, yield and time on market for Shepparton — choose a property type and size below.
House & unit prices by bedroom
Every segment this suburb tracks — sales and rentals side by side, ranked by total activity over the last twelve months.
Shepparton property growth
Where each segment sits against its peers in the chosen geography — past the midline means it's outperforming the rest.
Market demandHow fast this market is moving — a velocity index built from trailing-year transaction volume and median days on market. Strong volume lifts the score; days on market drags it down, with the drag growing sharply once listings start lingering. Ranked against peers in the chosen geography.
Houses
Units
Buying vs renting in Shepparton
What it costs each week to own a property versus renting the same one — positive means buying carries the premium, negative means rent covers the mortgage.
How strong is demand, and which way is it heading?
Two questions on one chart — how strong demand is right now, and which way it's heading year-on-year.
Sales market velocity
Shepparton against the neighbourhood
Eight diagnostic views cutting the data a different way each time — Shepparton in blue, peers in colour.
How fast — and is it getting faster?
Housing supply & months of stock
How long current listings would take to clear at the recent rate of sales or leases. Critical shortage and Oversupply only fire at the genuine tails of the national distribution — sales tip in under 0.7 months, rentals far faster, under 0.3.
Sales market
| Segment | Band | Months of supply left | YoYYoY change12-month change in months of supply. Down means stock is tightening (fewer months than a year ago); up means stock is loosening. | ListedListedActive listings in this segment right now, derived from months of supply multiplied by the recent transaction rate. | SoldSold (last year)Total sold transactions completed in this segment over the last 12 months. | Per monthPer monthAverage monthly absorption — how many properties are sold each month in this segment, over the last 12 months. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe shortage | 1.1 | ▼ -2.4 | 10 | 111 | 9.3 | |
| Balanced | 2.7 | ▲ +1.8 | 25 | 111 | 9.3 | |
| Slightly loose | 3.4 | ▲ +1.1 | 31 | 111 | 9.3 | |
| Loose | 4.0 | ▲ +1.8 | 37 | 111 | 9.3 | |
| Loose | 5.3 | ▲ +4.3 | 49 | 111 | 9.3 | |
| Loose | 5.5 | ▲ +5.5 | 51 | 111 | 9.3 | |
| Loose | 5.6 | ▲ +4.3 | 52 | 111 | 9.3 | |
| Loose | 6.6 | ▲ +2.7 | 61 | 111 | 9.3 |
Rental market
| Segment | Band | Months of supply left | YoYYoY change12-month change in months of supply. Down means stock is tightening (fewer months than a year ago); up means stock is loosening. | ListedListedActive listings in this segment right now, derived from months of supply multiplied by the recent transaction rate. | LeasedLeased (last year)Total leased transactions completed in this segment over the last 12 months. | Per monthPer monthAverage monthly absorption — how many properties are leased each month in this segment, over the last 12 months. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tight | 0.4 | ▼ -0.9 | 6 | 174 | 14.5 | |
| Tight | 0.5 | ▼ -2.6 | 7 | 174 | 14.5 | |
| National typical | 0.7 | ▼ -0.8 | 10 | 174 | 14.5 | |
| Loose | 1.3 | ▼ -0.6 | 19 | 174 | 14.5 | |
| Loose | 1.5 | ▼ -1.6 | 22 | 174 | 14.5 | |
| Oversupply | 2.0 | ▲ +0.6 | 29 | 174 | 14.5 | |
| Oversupply | 2.1 | ▲ +1.0 | 30 | 174 | 14.5 | |
| Oversupply | 2.5 | ▲ +1.0 | 36 | 174 | 14.5 |
Who's transacting — buyers or tenants?
Out of every property transaction in this suburb, what share are sales versus leases — each point a rolling twelve-month window.
Shepparton — Units & Houses, all bedrooms
Shepparton median house price & rent history
Each tape traces one metric across sixty months for the selected segment — every point a trailing twelve-month figure, matching the headline KPIs above.
Five-year summaryAs of Jun 2026, the median house sale price in Shepparton rose from $203k (Jul 2021) to $447k (Jun 2026) — +119.9% growth over five years. Median house rent went from $293/wk to $309/wk (+5.5%) over the same period. For units, the median sale price rose from $162k to $347k (+114.6%), with rent up from $160/wk to $240/wk (+50.0%) over the same period.
Suburbs near Shepparton: prices compared
The nearest suburbs to Shepparton, ranked by distance — each lined up against Shepparton on the same measures, so the differences jump out at a glance.
Suburbs like Shepparton
Suburbs anywhere in VIC that behave like Shepparton — matched on price, growth, selling speed and demand, not on distance. A shortlist of markets that move the same way — including ones far away you'd never think to compare. (Want the suburbs right next door instead? See Nearby markets above.)
Shepparton vs Wangaratta: the closest sales-market match trades at a median of $490k against Shepparton's $400k — about 22% higher, with homes selling in 15 days versus 107 days here.
Comparable sales markets to Shepparton: Wangaratta median house price, North Bendigo property market, Colac property growth, Horsham property market and Warrnambool median house price.
Shepparton's closest rental-market twins: Horsham property market, Colac property growth, Wangaratta median house price, North Bendigo property growth and Warrnambool property market. Each link opens that suburb's full market report.
Frequently asked · Shepparton
26 data-driven answers about Shepparton's property market — every one computed from the metrics above.
What things cost
Prices, rent, yield, ownership costWhat is the median house price in Shepparton?
#The median house price in Shepparton, VIC 3630 is $400k as of June 2026, based on 106 sales over the past 12 months. Houses there have moved +50.0% year-on-year. Prices vary by bedroom count, from compact two-bedroom homes to larger four-bedroom houses. See the bedroom-level breakdown below for 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom medians.
What is the median unit price in Shepparton?
#The median unit price in Shepparton, VIC 3630 is $400k as of June 2026, based on 106 sales over the past 12 months. Units have moved +50.0% year-on-year and currently trade at roughly 100% of the median house price.
How much does it cost to rent in Shepparton?
#The median weekly house rent in Shepparton is $320 as of June 2026, drawn from 189 leases over the past 12 months. Units rent for around $320 per week. House rents have moved +50.0% year-on-year. Current vacancy pressure is shown in the supply section above.
How much is rent for a 3 bedroom house in Shepparton?
#A 3 bedroom house in Shepparton rents for a median $320 per week as of June 2026, drawn from 189 leases over the past 12 months. Across other house sizes: 2-bedroom $320/week, 4-bedroom $320/week. Unit rents: 1-bedroom $320/week, 2-bedroom $320/week, 3-bedroom $320/week. Figures cover only segments with enough recent leases to be statistically meaningful; sparse segments are excluded. The segment breakdown covers rent, yield and days on market for every property type and bedroom count.
What is the gross rental yield in Shepparton?
#Gross rental yield in Shepparton is 3.97% for houses and 3.97% for units as of June 2026, compared with the VIC unit median of 2.60%. Gross yield is annual rent divided by purchase price — it doesn't account for ownership costs like council rates, strata, maintenance or vacancy.
How much is a 3 bedroom house in Shepparton?
#As of June 2026, Shepparton medians by bedroom count:
| Property | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houses | — | $400k | $400k | $400k | $400k |
| Units | $400k | $400k | $400k | — | $400k |
Figures cover only segments with enough recent transactions to be statistically meaningful; sparse segments are excluded.
What does it cost to own versus rent at the Shepparton median?
#At the median Shepparton house ($400k purchase, $320/week rent), weekly mortgage repayments sit at roughly $420 — about $100 more per week than renting. That gap is the ownership premium. For the median unit ($400k purchase, $320/week rent), repayments run about $420 per week. Figures assume 80% LVR, a 6.0% interest rate and a 30-year principal-and-interest loan.
How the market is moving
Speed, supply, growth, cycle phaseWhat are Shepparton's property market trends?
#Shepparton's property market trends to June 2026: house prices rose +50.0% year-on-year and units +50.0%; weekly house rents moved +50.0%; homes now sell in a median 107 days — slower than a year ago by 75; sales supply sits at 5.3 months (very loose). Read together — price, rent, selling speed and supply — they show which way the Shepparton market is leaning. The 5-year tape and demand cycle charts above plot the full trajectory.
What does the data say about Shepparton as an investment?
#As of June 2026 in Shepparton, house prices rose +50.0% over the year, gross rental yield is 3.97% against a VIC median of 2.73%, houses take a median 107 days to sell, sales supply is 5.3 months (very loose). Capital growth, rental yield, selling speed and supply are the signals investors weigh — but these figures describe the market, not a recommendation. This is data, not financial advice; always do your own research and consider a licensed adviser.
How quickly do houses sell in Shepparton?
#Houses in Shepparton sell in a median 107 days on market as of June 2026, with units clearing slightly similarly at 107 days. Days on market have lengthened by 75 days versus a year ago. Faster clearance typically coincides with stronger buyer demand and lower supply.
Is Shepparton a tight or loose property market right now?
#Shepparton's sales market sits at 5.3 months of supply for houses as of June 2026 — classified as Very Loose against the Australian distribution. Under 1.7 months is Severe (extreme shortage); over 4.5 months is Loose. The rental side is tighter still at 0.4 months of supply.
Have property prices in Shepparton gone up or down?
#House prices in Shepparton moved +50.0% over the 12 months to June 2026, while units moved +50.0%. The 5-year tape above plots the full monthly trajectory — showing where the market changed character rather than just crossing round numbers.
How active is the rental market in Shepparton?
#Shepparton's house rental market sits at 0.4 months of supply as of June 2026 — classified as Severe (extreme shortage), with 174 houses leased over the past 12 months. Units sit at 2.0 months. Tighter supply typically corresponds to faster letting and upward pressure on rents.
Where is Shepparton in its property market cycle?
#Shepparton's house market is currently in the 'in_demand_growing' phase as of June 2026 — combining above-median sales velocity nationally with year-on-year loosening in days on market. The demand cycle chart above plots all eight segments on the same demand-versus-direction axes.
How it compares
Vs state, vs nearby, vs popularHow does Shepparton compare to other VIC suburbs?
#Shepparton's median house price ($400k) is 22% below the VIC median ($516k) as of June 2026. On selling speed, houses clear in 107 days vs 17 days state median. On gross yield, Shepparton sits at 3.97% vs 2.73% state median.
How does Shepparton compare to neighbouring suburbs?
#Shepparton's most-similar nearby market is Wangaratta (54.1 km away) with a median house price of $490k — about 22% pricier. The Nearby and Similar markets sections above rank every peer within radius and by composite similarity across price, days on market, yield, ownership cost and cycle phase.
What's the most popular property type in Shepparton?
#The most-transacted segment in Shepparton over the 12 months to June 2026 is 2 bed houses with 111 sales. 3 bed houses come second at 111 sales. The buying-versus-renting section above breaks down the top segments with weekly mortgage, rent and ownership-cost detail.
How many properties were sold and leased in Shepparton last year?
#Shepparton recorded 111 house sales and 111 unit sales over the 12 months to June 2026 — a combined 222 transactions. On the rental side, 174 houses and 174 units were leased. Segments with statistically thin samples are excluded from displayed figures.
About the area
Population, income, who lives here, schoolsWhat postcode is Shepparton in?
#Shepparton is in postcode 3630, in the Shepparton region of VIC. Addresses there are written as Shepparton, VIC 3630.
What is the population of Shepparton?
#Shepparton, VIC 3630 is home to 17,388 residents (ABS Census 2021). The median resident age is 33, and the average household holds 1.5 people. The "Who lives here" section above breaks the community down by age, life stage and tenure.
What is the median household income in Shepparton?
#The median household in Shepparton earns $991 per week — roughly $52k a year (ABS Census 2021). Median personal income runs $451/week. Income, rent-to-income and mortgage-to-income context sits in the "Who lives here" section above.
What is the unemployment rate in Shepparton?
#The unemployment rate in Shepparton is 50.0% (ABS Census 2021). That sits right around the median for Australian suburbs. The rate counts people who are working or actively looking for work — not a share of all residents. Workforce participation sits at 50%. The local economy section above covers incomes, employment status and the occupation mix.
Do people own or rent in Shepparton?
#Shepparton is mostly owner-occupied: about 100% of households are owner-occupiers and 50% rent (ABS Census 2021). Of owners, 50% own outright and 50% are paying off a mortgage.
What schools are near Shepparton?
#Shepparton has 34 schools within reach, 10 of them inside the suburb itself — including Notre Dame College, St Brendan's School, Shepparton ACE Secondary College. The Schools section above maps each one with sector, year range, enrolment, Micromarkets-compiled academic ratings and ICSEA (ACARA).
Is Shepparton a good place to live?
#Shepparton, VIC 3630 has a population of 17,388, a median age of 33, a median household income around $991/week, 50% of households renting (ABS Census 2021). There are 34 schools within reach. Whether it's the right fit depends on your priorities — these figures describe the community, housing mix and amenity rather than offer a verdict.
About this data
Methodology and update cadenceWhen was this Shepparton market data last updated?
#This Shepparton market data was last updated July 2026, covering the 12 months to June 2026. Figures are computed monthly from 12-month rolling windows of recorded sales and leases, with five years of monthly history behind the trend charts. Methodology, glossary and data sources are linked in the footer.