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Shepparton East VIC 3631
Shepparton East is in Greater Shepparton LGA, VIC, postcode 3631, with population 1,192.
Median house
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No local house series
Median rent
$470/wk
Rent context available
D10 vs AU
Gross yield
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Need rent + price
Population
1,192
1K local footprint
D8 vs AU
Schools
1
Matched school context
D1 vs AU
Drive to city
2h 43m
187.3 km to Melbourne CBD · free-flow
Solar
3,486
254 added 12mo · 27MW
Price history
No price history available
Price series isn't recorded for this suburb. Census housing data is shown instead.
Median mortgage · mth$1,668
Median rent · wk$231
Rental vacancy rate
Rental vacancy rate · Regional Victoria
1.9%
Tight (landlord) market
Official vacancy is published at the Regional Victoria level, not per suburb. Shaded band marks a balanced market (2.5–3.5%).
Source: Homes Victoria Rental Report (DFFH) · Latest: Sep 2025
Investor profile
Who invests in Shepparton East
Investor activityATO
Avg rental loss$7,649/yr
Landlords (rental income)1,313
Reported capital gains813
The read
Owner-occupier stronghold
81% of homes here are owner-occupied and 16% rented, with 7% of landlords negatively geared.
Why it fits
81% owner-occupied — owner-occupiers hold longer and absorb rate shocks, supporting price stability.
ABS Census 2021 tenure (G37), ATO postcode rental statistics, and QuickProperty's investor-exposure index. Owner-occupied = owned outright + with a mortgage.
Affordability
26%
median weekly rent as a share of gross household income (the 30% rule)
This suburb 26% · VIC median 17%
Nationally · lighter rent burden than 14% of AU suburbs
Owners with a mortgage repay a median of $1,668/mo, while renters pay about $2,037/mo — renting runs $369/mo higher on these medians.
- Household income · yr
- $93K
- Median rent · wk
- $470
- Owner mortgage · mo
- $1,668
Household income
$93K household · yr+13% vs VIC suburb median
Household income distribution (ABS Census 2021 · weekly)
At the median asking rent, about 43% of households here would spend more than 30% of income on rent (rent stress line: $1,567/wk income).
Housing stock and tenure
Tenure (376 households)
Dwelling structure9.0% of dwellings unoccupied on census night
Getting to work: 78% drive, 1% public transport, 7% walk or cycle, 12% worked from home (2021 Census, taken during COVID-era work-from-home arrangements).
Schools
Total1
Avg ICSEA988
Students196
Government1
- Shepparton East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 988
Crime Year ending Mar 2026
10,357
14,737 per 100k
D10 vs AU
Crime
Rate · per 100k14,737
Total incidents10,357· Year ending Mar 2026
- Assault91652%
- Sexual Offences21112%
- Robbery342%
- Break And Enter60134%
Development screen
Could a secondary dwelling be worth investigating?
small second home screening context Medium broad constraint context
Policy position
Official source access limitedThe official state policy page could not be reliably re-verified automatically in the latest review. Treat this screen as preliminary and confirm the current planning and building requirements with the state source and local council.
Rental use: Review against the official Planning Victoria guidance and local building requirements before use.
Open official policy sourceSeparate houses
91.9%Suburb share of occupied private dwellings recorded as separate houses.
11.4 pp above the state median
State median 80.5% · 693 valid suburbs
Residential-zone context
0.0%Broad suburb sampling only; the property zoning and overlays can differ.
Near the state median
State median 0.0% · 690 valid suburbs
Rental households
15.7%Demand context only; it does not establish permission to rent a secondary dwelling.
6.5 pp below the state median
State median 22.2% · 693 valid suburbs
Mapped hazards
bushfire moderate · flood presentThe staged suburb layer indicates a broad-area constraint that needs address-level checking. The staged suburb layer indicates a broad-area constraint that needs address-level checking.
Approval pathway
Four checks, each with a different evidence threshold.
This is an investigation sequence, not a guarantee that every step applies or that approval will be granted.
- 01 Verify current source
State policy position
The current small second home position needs direct confirmation before relying on this screen.
- 02 Property dependent
Planning pathway
Confirm zoning, lot controls, overlays, setbacks, site coverage and whether planning approval is required.
- 03 Design dependent
Building approval
Confirm the building approval route after the design, site classifications, services and construction requirements are known.
- 04 Check separately
Intended use
Confirm long-term rental, short-stay or family-use rules separately from permission to construct the dwelling.
Property due diligence
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Site controls
Lot area and dimensions
Confirm title dimensions, usable site area and any minimum lot threshold.
Evidence packMissing
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Setbacks and site coverage
Test setbacks, private open space, landscaping and maximum site coverage against a concept plan.
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Slope and ground conditions
Check survey levels, soil classification, retaining needs and likely earthworks.
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Title and planning
Zoning and overlays
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Title, easements and covenants
Review the title for easements, covenants, restrictions and common property.
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Services and access
Sewer and stormwater
Locate assets and connection points, then confirm capacity, clearances and discharge requirements.
Evidence packMissing
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Power, water and metering
Confirm service routes, upgrade needs and whether separate metering is permitted or practical.
Evidence packMissing
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Vehicle access and parking
Test driveway width, gradients, turning, parking and emergency access requirements.
Evidence packMissing
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Construction constraints
Bushfire exposure
Order an address-level bushfire assessment and determine any BAL construction response.
Evidence packMissing
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Flood and overland flow
Obtain property flood information and check floor levels, flow paths and drainage constraints.
Evidence packMissing
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Wind, corrosion and termite
Confirm site classifications that affect structural design, materials and durability.
Evidence packMissing
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Approval and use
Planning approval pathway
Confirm exemption, complying pathway or permit requirements with the responsible authority.
Evidence packMissing
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Building approval and consultants
Identify required survey, design, engineering, energy, certification and inspection evidence.
Evidence packMissing
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Rental and intended use
Confirm occupation, rental, short-stay and family-use rules plus insurance and tax implications.
Evidence packMissing
Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.
Building due diligence
Construction requirements can change by location.
The National Construction Code is the baseline. Local hazards and site classifications can change the required structure, materials, fixings, insulation and detailing.
Known here
SUBURB CONTEXTBushfire-prone designation
Moderate broad-area contextAbout 25.0% of the suburb is within Victoria's mapped Bushfire Prone Area.
May affect: External construction · Roof and wall systems · Openings, screens and decks
Flood and moisture context
Low broad-area contextAbout 8.7% of the suburb intersects VIC LSIO.
May affect: Floor levels and drainage · Water-resistant assemblies · Material durability
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ADDRESS + DESIGNNCC climate zone
Check the propertyConfirm the NCC climate zone used for the building design and energy provisions.
May affect: Insulation and glazing · Condensation control · Roof-space ventilation
Wind class and BAL
Site assessment requiredA suburb layer cannot determine the site wind classification or Bushfire Attack Level.
May affect: Structure and tie-downs · Cladding and fixings · Openings and bushfire detailing
Corrosion and termite exposure
Check the propertyConfirm marine or corrosive exposure and the applicable termite-management requirements.
May affect: Fasteners and connectors · Roofing and coatings · Termite management
This screen identifies investigation triggers, not building quality or property compliance. Confirm the address, design and current jurisdiction rules with the council, building surveyor or certifier, designer and engineer.
NCC 2022 Housing Provisions: how to use · NCC 2022 Volume Two and Housing Provisions
Bushfire-prone area
Partly designated ~25.0%
~25.0% of the suburb is within Victoria's designated Bushfire Prone Area
Share of the suburb within Victoria's gazetted Bushfire Prone Area (Vicmap, CC BY), point-sampled across the suburb. A Bushfire Prone Area is a planning designation that triggers the building code's bushfire construction provisions — it is not a graduated hazard rating or a property-level Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment. Obtain a BAL assessment (AS 3959) for an individual property.
Flood exposure
Low exposure ~8.7%
~8.7% of the suburb sits within a mapped flood-hazard area
Estimated exposure to the official flood-hazard layer (VIC LSIO), point-sampled across the suburb. This shows how much of the suburb sits within mapped flood-planning areas — it is not a property-level flood certificate. Areas without a completed flood study may be unmapped. Check the local council's flood maps for an individual property.
Planning zones
Dominant zone Farming (FZ)
Rural / Green wedge 90% Public / Open space 8% Residential 2%
Residential density: Low
Land-use mix estimated by point-sampling the suburb against Vicmap Planning scheme-zone polygons (CC BY 4.0). This is a suburb-level snapshot of planning zones, not a parcel-level zoning certificate or development advice. Check the relevant planning scheme for an individual property.
Growth outlook · Greater Shepparton LGA
Dwellings
+19.6%
28,890 → 34,560
+5,670 dwellings
Population
+14.9%
68,520 → 78,730
Households
+21.9%
27,060 → 32,980
LGA-level official projection (Victoria in Future 2023, DTP). Indicative of the wider council area, not a suburb-level forecast.
Population outlook
16,464 people · 202218,108 by 2032
(+10.0%)
ABS population projection (2022 base) for the Shepparton - South East SA2 statistical area — the finest official projection grain available; suburb-level projections do not exist.
Full data detail
Shepparton East VIC — Property Data and Demographics
Shepparton East (postcode 3631) is a close-knit residential community in Victoria within the Greater Shepparton local government area. The area has roughly 1,192 residents and an established family demographic, with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $93K per year, with an average household size of 3 people. Recent annual estimates show population movement staying broadly stable across the broader catchment, with population growth running at +0.6% year-on-year at the LGA level. VIC employment has moved +0.8% year-on-year in the official ABS Labour Force trend series, which provides the broader jobs backdrop for this suburb. VIC also had 41 Commonwealth-backed major projects under construction, 18 underway, and 24 in planning as at 2025-09-01, which is useful as a broader delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project count. The most common occupations are managers, technicians & trades, clerical & administrative. Employment in the area leans toward agriculture and construction. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Italian.
The current median weekly rent is $470. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,668.
Shepparton East is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 988, which is around the national average of 1,000. The crime rate in the Greater Shepparton LGA is higher than average at 14,737 incidents per 100,000 population.
On the investment side, Population growth of +0.6% year-on-year points to stable demand fundamentals. Building approvals have changed +0% year-on-year, indicating steady development activity.
Market & money
Investment signalsHeuristics
Pop. Growth+0.6%· Stable
Development+0%· Steady
InvestmentVIC
Mortgage · mth$1,668
Rent · wk(Census)$231
Market rent · wk(Sep 2025)$470
Population growth · Greater Shepparton LGAABS ERP
Population (2025)69,865
5-year growth+0.4% CAGR
YoY change+0.6%
20012025
Development · Greater Shepparton LGAABS Approvals
Approvals (2026)606
YoY change+0%
Employment · Greater Shepparton LGASALM
Unemployment (Dec-25)3.2%
YoY change+0.8pp
Dec-10Dec-25
Property investors · Postcode 3631ATO
Avg rental loss$7,649/yr
Landlords (rental income)1,313
Reported capital gains813
People & prosperity
DemographicsCensus 21
Population1,192
Median age42
Household size3
HH income · wk$1,789
Personal income · wk$780
Persons / bedroom0.8
SEIFA indexABS
Advantage (IRSAD)6/10
Education (IEO)4/10
Economic (IER)7/10
Disadvantage (IRSD)6/10
Income momentumCensus 16→21
HH income · wk$1,418 → $1,789
Change+26.2%
vs VIC median+2.7 pp
Median rent+24.9%
stable
Top occupationsCensus
Top industriesCensus
Top ancestryCensus
Area & amenity
Local amenitiesOSM
Hospitals · Greater Shepparton LGAAIHW
Public2
Private1
Goulburn Valley Health [Shepparton]
Goulburn Valley Health [Tatura]
Shepparton Private Hospital
Aged care · Greater Shepparton LGAGEN
Facilities15
Residential places752
Maculata Place
Mooroopna Place Residential Aged Care Service
Mercy Place Shepparton
Mercy Place Ave Maria
Harmony Village Inc
Banksia Lodge Residential Aged Care Service
+9 more in Greater Shepparton LGA
Childcare · Greater Shepparton LGAACECQA
Services65
Approved places3,941
Exceeding NQS6
Inspira Kids Early Learning Centre Archer Street
Early Learning Victoria Shepparton
Wyndham Early Learning
Inspira Kids Early Learning Centre Shepparton
Community Kids Shepparton Early Education Centre
Believe Early Learning Mooroopna
+59 more in Greater Shepparton LGA
Nearby in Greater Shepparton LGA12
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Sources & freshness
Strong evidence
Shepparton East has enough direct local evidence for a first-pass decision.
QuickProperty mixes release files, Census baselines, and matched local services on this page. Read the status panel before treating every metric as equally fresh.
PRICE POSTURE
Manual release files still matter here.
DataVic-discovered annual suburb price workbooks parsed into suburb prices. Quarterly VIC resources are discovered and cached, but not yet used as current-price anchors.
RENT POSTURE
Rent is using a state market dataset when available.
Use current rent as a starting signal, not as a fixed underwriting truth.
SERVICE POSTURE
Service coverage is matched locally, not inferred nationally.
Schools, transport, and hospitals are useful as presence signals, but they still have different source cadences.
Data status
Property prices
VIC Property Sales Report · DataVic-discovered annual suburb price workbooks parsed into suburb prices. Quarterly VIC resources are discovered and cached, but not yet used as current-price anchors.
medium stability · mixed acquisition · every update · quarterly
Market rent
Homes Victoria · Sep 2025 · State market dataset
medium stability · automated · every update · quarterly
Crime
VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Year ending Mar 2026 · Area-level release dataset
Schools
ACARA 2025 · 1 schools matched
stable source · automated · every update · annual
Hospitals
AIHW · No linked local hospital coverage
medium stability · manual file · snapshot · mixed
Transport
GTFS feeds · No matched local transport stops
medium stability · manual file · snapshot · mixed
Population growth
ABS ERP · 2025 · Annual estimate series
stable source · automated · every update · annual
Building approvals
ABS Building Approvals · 2026 · Annual release series
stable source · automated · every update · monthly
Available means a direct local dataset is linked. Verify means coverage exists but freshness or precision is weaker, such as ABS price fallback, Census rent fallback, or low-confidence hospital matching.
Shepparton East FAQ
Common questions-
What LGA is Shepparton East in?
Shepparton East is in the Greater Shepparton Local Government Area, VIC, postcode 3631. Council-level context for Greater Shepparton LGA (suburb mix, population, rent, and price coverage) is available on the QuickProperty LGA page.
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What is the typical weekly rent in Shepparton East?
The median weekly rent in Shepparton East is $470/wk, based on the current market rent dataset. The current rent signal is rent context available.
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What does the rent signal say about Shepparton East?
Rent context available: Shepparton East has usable rent context. Use this as a suburb screening signal before comparing candidates or modelling a purchase; the matching rent ranking can provide broader market context.
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Is Shepparton East a good investment?
QuickProperty's investment signals for Shepparton East show: Stable, Steady. These are computed from price, rent, income, and population data — not an opaque score.
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Where does QuickProperty get its data for Shepparton East?
Property prices come from state Valuers General offices and ABS Data by Region. Demographics are from ABS Census 2021. School ICSEA scores are from ACARA. Crime statistics are from state police agencies. Transport data is sourced from GTFS feeds.
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How often is the Shepparton East data updated?
Property prices update quarterly. RBA macro indicators update with each deploy. Demographics are from Census 2021. School ICSEA scores are from ACARA 2025.