City of Greater
Shepparton
2011 Census results
Comparison year: 2006
Benchmark area: Regional VIC
community profile
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Table of contents
Estimated Resident Population (ERP)
Population highlights
About the areas
Five year age groups
Ancestry
Birthplace
Year of arrival in Australia
Proficiency in English
Language spoken at home
Religion
Qualifications
Highest level of schooling
Education institution attending
Need for assistance
Employment status
Industry sectors of employment
Occupations of employment
Method of travel to work
Volunteer work
Unpaid care
Individual income
Household income
Households summary
Household size
Dwelling type
Number of bedrooms per dwelling
Internet connection
Number of cars per household
Housing tenure
Housing loan repayments
Housing rental payments
SEIFA - disadvantage
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Estimated Resident Population (ERP)
The Estimated Resident Population is the OFFICIAL City of Greater Shepparton population for 2012.
Populations are counted and estimated in various ways. The most comprehensive population count available in
Australia is derived from the Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Australian Bureau of
Statistics every five years. However the Census count is NOT the official population of the City of Greater
Shepparton. To provide a more accurate population figure which is updated more frequently than every five
years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics also produces "Estimated Resident Population" (ERP) numbers for
the City of Greater Shepparton.
See data notes for a detailed explanation of different population types, how they are calculated and when to
use each one.
Estimated Resident Population (ERP)
City of Greater Shepparton
Number
Change in
number
Change in
percent
2001
58,150
--
--
2002
58,419
+269
+0.46
2003
58,694
+275
+0.47
2004
58,687
-7
-0.01
2005
58,829
+142
+0.24
2006
59,427
+598
+1.02
2007
59,815
+388
+0.65
2008
60,383
+568
+0.95
2009
61,187
+804
+1.33
2010
61,591
+404
+0.66
2011
61,737
+146
+0.24
2012
62,320
+583
+0.94
Year (ending June 30)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id
The population experts
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Estimated Resident Population (ERP)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented by
.id the population experts
Annual change in Estimated Resident Population (ERP)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented by
.id the population experts
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Population highlights
2011
City of Greater
Shepparton
Regional VIC
Victoria
Australia
37
37
$1,216
$1,234
32%
31%
9%
9%
23%
25%
41
Median age
Median weekly
household
income
Couples with
children
Older couples
without children
Medium and
high density
Housing
Households
with a mortgage
Median weekly
rent
Households
renting
Non-English
speaking
backgrounds
University
attendance
Bachelor or
Higher degree
38
$980
30%
$945
27%
11%
10%
13%
11%
34%
33%
33%
32%
$190
$277
$285
$185
29%
28%
10%
2%
24%
26%
20%
16%
5%
4%
21%
19%
16%
18%
6%
2%
13%
11%
21%
Vocational
19%
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Public transport
(to work)
1%
Unemployment
6%
SEIFA index of
disadvantage
2011
952
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2%
11%
5%
5%
978
1010
10%
6%
1002
About the area
Location and boundaries
The City of Greater Shepparton is located in north-central Victoria, about 180 kilometres north of Melbourne. The City
of Greater Shepparton is bounded by Moira Shire in the north, Benalla Shire in the east, Strathbogie Shire in the
south and the Shire of Campaspe in the west.
Name origin
Shepparton is named after Sherbourne Sheppard, an early land holder. It was originally known as Sheppardstown.
Important
Population
Land area
Population density
Statistics
60,442
242,136
0.25
2011 Usual residents
hectares (2,421
Km2)
persons per hectare
City of Greater Shepparton
Legend
Districts
City of Greater
Shepparton
Urban Centre
Settlement history
European settlement dates from 1836, with land used mainly for pastoral purposes. Growth was minimal until the
1870s and 1880s. The townships of Shepparton and Mooroopna grew as stopovers for the Echuca paddle-steamer
service. Some growth took place in the early 1900s, aided by irrigation. Growth continued in the interwar period, with
many dairy farms and orchards established. The most significant development occurred during the post-war years,
with consistent growth over the last fifty years. The population increased slightly during the 1990s, rising from about
50,500 in 1991 to about 55,000 in 2001. The population then continued to rise slightly to about 59,500 in 2011.
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Land use
Land use
The City of Greater Shepparton includes the major
centre of Shepparton, as well as significant rural
hinterland. Smaller urban areas and townships
include Congupna, Dookie, Katandra, Merrigum,
Mooroopna, Murchison, Tallygaroopna, Tatura,
Toolamba and Undera. Three quarters of the
population live in the main urban centres of
Shepparton and Mooroopna. The City
encompasses a total land area of 2,422 square
kilometres. Rural land is used mainly for dairy
farming and agriculture, including wineries and
orchards, with the region being a major fruit and
vegetable processing centre.
Transport
The City of Greater Shepparton is served by the Goulburn Valley Highway, the Midland Highway and the MelbourneShepparton railway line.
Major features
Major features of the City include The University of Melbourne (Dookie Campus and Rural Health Academic Centre),
Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE (Shepparton Campuses), the Shepparton CBD, Victoria Park Lake, Riverside
Gardens, SPC Ardmona KidsTown, Shepparton Art Gallery, Shepparton Museum and Historic Precinct, Bangerang
Cultural Centre, Cosgrove Camel Farm, Emerald Bank Leisure Land, Tatura Immigration and Wartime Camps
Museum, Tallygaroopna Homestead and SPC Ardmona Factory Sales.
Indigenous background
The original inhabitants of the Shepparton area were the Yorta-Yorta Aboriginal people.
Included areas
The City of Greater Shepparton includes the suburbs, townships and rural localities of Arcadia, Ardmona, Boxwood
(part), Bunbartha, Byrneside, Caniambo, Congupna, Cooma, Coomboona, Cosgrove, Cosgrove South, Dhurringile,
Dookie, Dookie College, Gillieston, Girgarre East, Gowangardie, Grahamvale, Harston, Karramomus, Katandra,
Katandra West, Kialla, Kialla East, Kialla West, Kyabram (the rural part not the town), Kyabram South, Lancaster
(part), Lemnos, Major Plains, Marionvale, Marungi (part), Merrigum, Moorilim (part), Mooroopna, Mooroopna North,
Mooroopna North West, Mount Major, Murchison, Murchison East, Murchison North, Nalinga, Orrvale, Pine Lodge,
Shepparton, Shepparton East, Shepparton North, St Germains, Stanhope South, Stewarton (part), Tallygaroopna,
Tamleugh North, Tatura, Tatura East, Toolamba, Toolamba West, Undera, Violet Town (part), Waranga (part),
Wyuna (part) and Zeerust.
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Five year age groups
The Age Structure of the City of Greater Shepparton provides key insights into the level of demand for age based
services and facilities such as child care. It is also an indicator of the City of Greater Shepparton's residential role and
function and how it is likely to change in the future.
Five year age groups present a classic age profile of the population. Each age group covers exactly five years, which
enables direct comparison between each group.
To get a more complete picture the City of Greater Shepparton's Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with
Household Types and Dwelling Types.
Age structure - Five year age groups
City of Greater
Shepparton
Five year age groups
(years)
2011
2006
Change
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
0 to 4
4,307
7.1
6.3
3,770
6.6
6.0
+537
5 to 9
4,074
6.7
6.2
4,384
7.7
6.8
-310
10 to 14
4,568
7.6
6.7
4,514
7.9
7.5
+54
15 to 19
4,354
7.2
6.8
4,107
7.2
7.0
+247
20 to 24
3,486
5.8
5.5
3,266
5.7
5.5
+220
25 to 29
3,584
5.9
5.2
3,216
5.6
4.9
+368
30 to 34
3,483
5.8
5.2
3,669
6.4
5.8
-186
35 to 39
3,990
6.6
6.1
4,104
7.2
6.6
-114
40 to 44
4,210
7.0
6.7
4,113
7.2
7.1
+97
45 to 49
4,211
7.0
7.0
4,098
7.2
7.4
+113
50 to 54
4,067
6.7
7.1
3,813
6.7
7.1
+254
55 to 59
3,745
6.2
6.9
3,510
6.1
6.7
+235
60 to 64
3,401
5.6
6.6
2,670
4.7
5.4
+731
65 to 69
2,608
4.3
5.2
2,242
3.9
4.6
+366
70 to 74
2,107
3.5
4.1
1,826
3.2
3.8
+281
75 to 79
1,675
2.8
3.2
1,625
2.8
3.4
+50
80 to 84
1,321
2.2
2.6
1,215
2.1
2.5
+106
85 and over
1,251
2.1
2.3
946
1.7
2.0
+305
60,442
100.0
100.0
57,088
100.0
100.0
+3,354
Total
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
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Five year age structure, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in five year age structure, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the five year age groups of the City of Greater Shepparton in 2011 compared to Regional VIC shows that
there was a higher proportion of people in the younger age groups (under 15) and a lower proportion of people in the
older age groups (65+).
Overall, 21.4% of the population was aged between 0 and 15, and 14.8% were aged 65 years and over, compared
with 19.2% and 17.6% respectively for Regional VIC.
The major differences between the age structure of the City of Greater Shepparton and Regional VIC were:
A larger percentage of persons aged 10 to 14 (7.6% compared to 6.7%)
A larger percentage of persons aged 0 to 4 (7.1% compared to 6.3%)
A larger percentage of persons aged 25 to 29 (5.9% compared to 5.2%)
A larger percentage of persons aged 30 to 34 (5.8% compared to 5.2%)
Emerging groups
From 2006 to 2011, City of Greater Shepparton's population increased by 3,354 people (5.9%). This represents an
average annual population change of 1.15% per year over the period.
The largest changes in age structure in this area between 2006 and 2011 were in the age groups:
60 to 64 (+731 persons)
0 to 4 (+537 persons)
25 to 29 (+368 persons)
65 to 69 (+366 persons)
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Ancestry
Ancestry defines the cultural association and ethnic background of an individual going back three generations.
Ancestry is a good measure of the total size of cultural groups in the City of Greater Shepparton regardless of where
they were born or what language they speak.
Ancestry data, should be combined with data on Birthplace, Language Spoken at Home and Religion for a more
complete picture of the City of Greater Shepparton's ethnic characteristics.
Ancestry - ranked by size
City of Greater
Shepparton
2011
2006
Change
Ancestry
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
Australian
22,826
37.8
40.9
24,141
42.3
45.8
-1,315
English
21,307
35.3
39.9
18,807
32.9
35.8
+2,500
Irish
6,716
11.1
12.6
6,068
10.6
11.3
+648
Scottish
5,591
9.3
10.9
4,673
8.2
9.4
+918
Italian
4,818
8.0
3.6
4,721
8.3
3.5
+97
German
1,879
3.1
4.6
1,751
3.1
4.4
+128
Dutch
970
1.6
2.3
936
1.6
2.3
+34
Indian
841
1.4
0.5
293
0.5
0.2
+548
Albanian
752
1.2
0.1
722
1.3
0.1
+30
Greek
593
1.0
0.5
633
1.1
0.6
-40
Excludes ancestries with fewer than 20 responses, or less than 0.1% of the total population.
Ancestry - totals
City of Greater
Shepparton
Ancestry totals
2011
2006
Change
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
4,753
7.9
6.6
4,565
8.0
7.1
+188
Total People
60,442
100.0
100.0
57,081
100.0
100.0
+3,361
Total responses
78,296
--
--
72,773
--
--
+5,523
Not stated
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
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Ancestry, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in ancestry, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the ancestry responses of the population in City of Greater Shepparton in 2011 shows that the top five
ancestries nominated were:
Australian (22,826 people or 37.8%)
English (21,307 people or 35.3%)
Irish (6,716 people or 11.1%)
Scottish (5,591 people or 9.3%)
Italian (4,818 people or 8.0%)
In combination these five ancestries account for 61,258 responses in total, or 101.35% of all responses.
The major differences between the ancestries of the population in the City of Greater Shepparton and Regional VIC
were:
A larger percentage of people with Italian ancestry (8.0% compared to 3.6%)
A larger percentage of people with Albanian ancestry (1.2% compared to 0.1%)
A smaller percentage of people with English ancestry (35.3% compared to 39.9%)
A smaller percentage of people with Australian ancestry (37.8% compared to 40.9%)
Emerging groups
The largest changes in the reported ancestries of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were:
English (+2,500 persons)
Australian (-1,315 persons)
Scottish (+918 persons)
Irish (+648 persons)
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Birthplace
Country of Birth data identifies where people were born and is indicative of the level of cultural diversity in the City of
Greater Shepparton. The mix of Country of Birth groups is also indicative of historical settlement patterns, as source
countries for Australia's immigration program have varied significantly over time.
To get a more complete picture of cultural and ethnic characteristics, the City of Greater Shepparton's Country of
Birth data should be viewed together with Ancestry, Language Spoken at Home and Religion.
Birthplace - ranked by size
City of Greater
Shepparton
2011
2006
Change
Country of birth
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
United Kingdom
1,082
1.8
3.5
1,049
1.8
3.5
+33
Italy
985
1.6
0.6
1,090
1.9
0.7
-105
India
805
1.3
0.4
224
0.4
0.2
+581
New Zealand
606
1.0
1.0
524
0.9
0.9
+82
Afghanistan
557
0.9
0.1
121
0.2
0.0
+436
Iraq
389
0.6
0.1
343
0.6
0.0
+46
Turkey
329
0.5
0.1
347
0.6
0.1
-18
Albania
328
0.5
0.0
371
0.6
0.0
-43
Philippines
227
0.4
0.3
159
0.3
0.2
+68
Netherlands
213
0.4
0.6
227
0.4
0.6
-14
Excludes countries with fewer than 20 people, or less than 0.1% of the total population.
Birthplace - summary
City of Greater
Shepparton
Birthplace
Total Overseas born
Non-English speaking
2011
2006
Change
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
7,929
13.1
10.6
6,173
10.8
10.1
+1,756
5,988
9.9
5.5
4,368
7.7
5.2
+1,620
1,941
3.2
5.1
1,805
3.2
4.9
+136
48,850
80.8
84.3
47,350
82.9
84.3
+1,500
3,663
6.1
5.0
3,562
6.2
5.6
+101
60,442
100.0
100.0
57,085
100.0
100.0
+3,357
backgrounds
Main English speaking
countries
Australia
Not Stated
Total Population
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
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Country of birth, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in country of birth, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the country of birth of the population in the City of Greater Shepparton in 2011 compared to Regional VIC
shows that there was a larger proportion of people born overseas, as well as a larger proportion of people from a
non-English speaking background.
Overall, 13.1% of the population was born overseas, and 9.9% were from a non-English speaking background,
compared with 10.6% and 5.5% respectively for Regional VIC.
The largest non-English speaking country of birth in the City of Greater Shepparton was Italy, where 1.6% of the
population, or 985 people, were born.
The major differences between the countries of birth of the population in the City of Greater Shepparton and
Regional VIC were:
A larger percentage of people born in Italy (1.6% compared to 0.6%)
A smaller percentage of people born in United Kingdom (1.8% compared to 3.5%)
Emerging groups
Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people born overseas increased by 1,756 or 28.4%, and the number of
people from a non-English speaking background increased by 1,620 or 37.1%.
The largest changes in birthplace countries of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were for those
born in:
India (+581 persons)
Afghanistan (+436 persons)
Sudan (+140 persons)
Italy (-105 persons)
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Year of arrival in Australia
The Year of Arrival data records when the overseas born population arrived in Australia. The data shows the degree
to which areas are 'ports' for new overseas migrants and reveals the role of the City of Greater Shepparton in
housing the overseas-born. The number of recent arrivals in an area is often determined by housing affordability,
employment opportunities and pre-existing communities located in the area.
The City of Greater Shepparton's Year of Arrival data, when used with Birthplace, Religion and Language Spoken at
Home data, is a good indicator of the likely need for services in migrant communities.
Year of arrival in Australia
2011
City of Greater Shepparton
Year of arrival in Australia
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 9 Aug 2011
2,147
27.0
15.8
2001 to 2005
1,064
13.4
7.2
1991 to 2000 (10 year period)
1,035
13.0
8.4
1981 to 1990 (10 year period)
471
5.9
9.4
1971 to 1980 (10 year period)
482
6.1
11.0
1961 to 1970 (10 year period)
935
11.8
19.2
1,355
17.1
23.5
456
5.7
5.5
7,945
100.0
100.0
Arrived in 1960 or earlier
Not stated
Total
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
Year of arrival in Australia, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the year of arrival for the overseas born population of the City of Greater Shepparton in 2011 compared
to Regional VIC shows that there was a smaller proportion of people who arrived before 2001, and a larger proportion
of recent arrivals (those who arrived between 2006 and 2011).
Overall, 53.8% of the overseas born population arrived before 2001, and 27.0% arrived during or after 2006,
compared with 71.5% and 15.8% respectively for Regional VIC.
The major differences between the year of arrival data of the City of Greater Shepparton and Regional VIC were:
A larger percentage of arrivals between 2006 and 9 Aug 2011 (27.0% compared to 15.8%)
A larger percentage of arrivals between 2001 and 2005 (13.4% compared to 7.2%)
A larger percentage of arrivals between 1991 and 2000 (13.0% compared to 8.4%)
A smaller percentage of arrivals between 1961 and 1970 (11.8% compared to 19.2%)
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Proficiency in English
Proficiency in English measures the self-assessed proficiency in spoken English of people who speak a language
other than English at home. The data, when viewed with other ethnic and cultural indicators, such as Ancestry,
Country of Birth, Language Spoken at Home and Religion, reflects the City of Greater Shepparton's ethnic
composition and how long the overseas born have been in Australia. This helps service providers determine whether
they need to communicate with the local population in languages other than English.
Proficiency in English
City of Greater
Shepparton
2011
2006
Change
English proficiency
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
Speaks English only
49,700
82.2
90.4
48,685
85.3
91.1
+1,015
5,936
9.8
4.6
4,360
7.6
4.0
+1,576
1,743
2.9
0.8
1,313
2.3
0.7
+430
3,062
5.1
4.1
2,726
4.8
4.1
+336
60,441
100.0
100.0
57,084
100.0
100.0
+3,357
Speaks another language,
and English well or very well
Speaks another language,
and English not well or not
at all
Not Stated
Total population
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
Proficiency in English, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Change in proficiency in English, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Dominant groups
Analysis of the proficiency in English data for the City of Greater Shepparton in 2011 compared to Regional VIC
shows that there was a lower proportion of persons who spoke English only, and a higher proportion of persons who
spoke another language and English not well or not at all.
Overall, 82.2% of persons spoke English only, and 2.9% spoke another language and English not well or not at all,
compared with 90.4% and 0.8% respectively for Regional VIC.
Emerging groups
The most significant changes in the proficiency in English of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were
in those speaking:
Speaks another language, and English well or very well (+1,576 persons)
Speaks English only (+1,015 persons)
Speaks another language, and English not well or not at all (+430 persons)
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Language spoken at home
The City of Greater Shepparton's language statistics show the proportion of the population who speak a language at
home other than English. They indicate how culturally diverse a population is and the degree to which different ethnic
groups and nationalities are retaining their language.
The City of Greater Shepparton's language statistics should be analysed in conjunction with Country of Birth and
Proficiency in English to assist in identifying specific cultural and ethnic groups in the area and the services required
by the multicultural community.
Language spoken at home - ranked by size
City of Greater
Shepparton
Language (excludes
English)
2011
2006
Change
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
Italian
1,633
2.7
0.9
1,755
3.1
1.0
-122
Arabic
1,036
1.7
0.2
715
1.3
0.2
+321
Persian/Dari
644
1.1
0.1
114
0.2
0.0
+530
Turkish
580
1.0
0.1
626
1.1
0.1
-46
Albanian
504
0.8
0.0
490
0.9
0.1
+14
Punjabi
500
0.8
0.1
143
0.3
0.0
+357
Greek
234
0.4
0.2
269
0.5
0.3
-35
Macedonian
198
0.3
0.1
212
0.4
0.1
-14
Mandarin
141
0.2
0.2
68
0.1
0.1
+73
Filipino/Tagalog
140
0.2
0.2
100
0.2
0.1
+40
Excludes languages with fewer than 20 people speaking them at home, or less than 0.1% of the total population.
Language - summary
City of Greater
Shepparton
2011
2006
Change
Language summary
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
Speaks English only
49,701
82.2
90.4
48,681
85.3
91.1
+1,020
Non-English total
7,544
12.5
5.3
5,634
9.9
4.7
+1,910
Not stated
3,195
5.3
4.3
2,770
4.9
4.2
+425
60,440
100.0
100.0
57,085
100.0
100.0
+3,355
Total Population
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
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Language spoken at home, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in language spoken at home, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the language spoken at home by the population of the City of Greater Shepparton in 2011 compared to
Regional VIC shows that there was a smaller proportion of people who spoke English only, and a larger proportion of
those speaking a non-English language (either exclusively, or in addition to English).
Overall, 82.2% of the population spoke English only, and 12.5% spoke a non-English language, compared with 90.4%
and 5.3% respectively for Regional VIC.
The dominant language spoken at home, other than English, in the City of Greater Shepparton was Italian, with 2.7%
of the population, or 1,633 people speaking this language at home.
The major differences between the languages spoken at home for the population of the City of Greater Shepparton
and Regional VIC in 2011 were:
A larger percentage speaking Italian at home (2.7% compared to 0.9%)
A larger percentage speaking Arabic at home (1.7% compared to 0.2%)
Emerging groups
Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people who spoke a language other than English at home increased by
1,910 or 33.9%, and the number of people who spoke English only increased by 1,020 or 2.1%.
The largest changes in the spoken languages of the population in the City of Greater Shepparton between 2006 and
2011 were for those speaking:
Persian/Dari (+530 persons)
Punjabi (+357 persons)
Arabic (+321 persons)
Italian (-122 persons)
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Religion
The City of Greater Shepparton's religion statistics provide an indicator of cultural identity and ethnicity when
observed in conjunction with other key variables. Religion data reveal the major concentrations of religions as well as
revealing the proportion of people with no religious affiliation. There are a number of reasons for different religious
compositions across areas including the country of birth and ethnic background of the population, the age of the
population (belief in religion is generally stronger, the older the population) and changes in values and belief
systems.
The City of Greater Shepparton's religion statistics should be analysed in conjunction with other ethnicity statistics
such as Country of Birth data and Language Spoken data to assist in identifying specific cultural and ethnic groups.
Religions - ranked by size
City of Greater
Shepparton
Religion
2011
2006
Change
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
16,721
27.7
25.1
16,180
28.3
25.0
+541
Anglican
8,870
14.7
16.7
8,944
15.7
17.8
-74
Uniting Church
5,109
8.5
8.6
5,515
9.7
9.9
-406
Islam
2,976
4.9
0.6
2,187
3.8
0.5
+789
Presbyterian and Reformed
2,750
4.5
4.2
2,789
4.9
4.5
-39
Christian,nfd
1,126
1.9
1.9
713
1.2
1.4
+413
Pentecostal
642
1.1
0.8
672
1.2
0.9
-30
Greek Orthodox
602
1.0
0.5
632
1.1
0.5
-30
Sikhism
508
0.8
0.1
164
0.3
0.0
+344
Baptist
481
0.8
1.4
556
1.0
1.4
-75
Western (Roman) Catholic
Excludes religions with fewer than 20 adherents, or less than 0.1% of the total population.
Religions - summary
City of Greater
Shepparton
2011
2006
Change
Religion totals
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
Christian total
37,799
62.5
62.7
37,452
65.6
64.9
+347
4,372
7.2
2.0
2,787
4.9
1.5
+1,585
435
0.7
0.8
286
0.5
0.7
+149
No religion
12,193
20.2
25.4
10,202
17.9
21.5
+1,991
Not stated
5,642
9.3
9.0
6,357
11.1
11.4
-715
60,441
100.0
100.0
57,084
100.0
100.0
+3,357
Non Christian total
Non-classifiable religious
belief
Total Population
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
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Religion, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in religion, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the religious affiliation of the population of the City of Greater Shepparton in 2011 compared to Regional
VIC shows that there was a higher proportion of people who professed a religion and a lower proportion who stated
they had no religion.
Overall, 69.8% of the population nominated a religion, and 20.2% said they had no religion, compared with 64.7%
and 25.4% respectively for Regional VIC.
The largest single religion in the City of Greater Shepparton was Western (Roman) Catholic, with 27.7% of the
population or 16,721 people as adherents.
The major differences between the religious affiliation for the population of the City of Greater Shepparton and
Regional VIC were:
A larger percentage who nominated Islam (4.9% compared to 0.6%)
A larger percentage who nominated Western (Roman) Catholic (27.7% compared to 25.1%)
A smaller percentage who nominated Anglican (14.7% compared to 16.7%)
Emerging groups
The largest changes in the religious affiliation of the population in the City of Greater Shepparton between 2006 and
2011 were for those who nominated:
Islam (+789 persons)
Western (Roman) Catholic (+541 persons)
Christian,nfd (+413 persons)
Uniting Church (-406 persons)
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Qualifications
Educational Qualifications relate to education outside of primary and secondary school and are one of the most
important indicators of socio-economic status. With other data sources, such as Employment Status, Income and
Occupation, the City of Greater Shepparton's Educational Qualifications help to evaluate the economic opportunities
and socio-economic status of the area and identify skill gaps in the labour market.
Highest qualification achieved
City of Greater
Shepparton
Qualification level
2011
2006
Change
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
Bachelor or Higher degree
5,001
10.5
12.5
4,104
9.2
10.5
+897
Advanced Diploma or
2,982
6.3
7.2
2,346
5.3
6.2
+636
8,851
18.6
20.7
7,361
16.6
18.5
+1,490
24,931
52.5
48.4
25,098
56.5
52.2
-167
5,733
12.1
11.1
5,511
12.4
12.7
+222
47,498
100.0
100.0
44,420
100.0
100.0
+3,078
Diploma
Vocational
No qualification
Not stated
Total persons aged 15+
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
Highest qualification achieved, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Change in highest qualification achieved, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Dominant groups
Analysis of the qualifications of the population in the City of Greater Shepparton in 2011 compared to Regional VIC
shows that there was a lower proportion of people holding formal qualifications (Bachelor or higher degree; Advanced
Diploma or Diploma; or Vocational qualifications), and a higher proportion of people with no formal qualifications.
Overall, 35.4% of the population aged 15 and over held educational qualifications, and 52.5% had no qualifications,
compared with 40.5% and 48.4% respectively for Regional VIC.
The major differences between qualifications held by the population of the City of Greater Shepparton and Regional
VIC were:
A larger percentage of persons with No qualifications (52.5% compared to 48.4%)
A smaller percentage of persons with Vocational qualifications (18.6% compared to 20.7%)
A smaller percentage of persons with Bachelor or Higher degrees (10.5% compared to 12.5%)
Emerging groups
The largest changes in the qualifications of the population in the City of Greater Shepparton between 2006 and 2011
were in those with:
Vocational qualifications (+1,490 persons)
Bachelor or Higher degrees (+897 persons)
Advanced Diploma or Diplomas (+636 persons)
No qualifications (-167 persons)
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Highest level of schooling
The City of Greater Shepparton's school completion data is a useful indicator of socio-economic status. With other
indicators, such as Proficiency in English, the data informs planners and decision-makers about people's ability to
access services. Combined with Educational Qualifications it also allows assessment of the skill base of the
population.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
City of Greater
Shepparton
Level of schooling
2011
2006
Change
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
Year 8 or below
4,503
9.5
8.5
4,900
11.0
10.2
-397
Year 9 or equivalent
4,725
9.9
9.6
4,759
10.7
10.3
-34
Year 10 or equivalent
9,413
19.8
20.4
9,192
20.7
20.9
+221
Year 11 or equivalent
7,899
16.6
16.9
7,560
17.0
17.2
+339
Year 12 or equivalent
15,637
32.9
35.6
13,156
29.6
31.4
+2,481
663
1.4
0.5
480
1.1
0.5
+183
4,659
9.8
8.6
4,373
9.8
9.5
+286
47,499
100.0
100.0
44,420
100.0
100.0
+3,079
Did not go to school
Not stated
Total persons aged 15+
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
Highest level of schooling completed, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Change in highest level of schooling completed, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Dominant groups
Analysis of the highest level of schooling attained by the population in the City of Greater Shepparton in 2011
compared to Regional VIC shows that there was a higher proportion of people who had left school at an early level
(Year 10 or less) and a lower proportion of people who completed Year 12 or equivalent.
Overall, 40.6% of the population left school at Year 10 or below, and 32.9% went on to complete Year 12 or
equivalent, compared with 39.0% and 35.6% respectively for Regional VIC.
The major differences between the level of schooling attained by the population in the City of Greater Shepparton
and Regional VIC were:
A larger percentage of persons who completed year 8 or below (9.5% compared to 8.5%)
A smaller percentage of persons who completed year 12 or equivalent (32.9% compared to 35.6%)
Emerging groups
The largest changes in the level of schooling attained by the population in the City of Greater Shepparton, between
2006 and 2011 were:
Year 12 or equivalent (+2,481 persons)
Year 8 or below (-397 persons)
Year 11 or equivalent (+339 persons)
Year 10 or equivalent (+221 persons)
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Education institution attending
The share of the City of Greater Shepparton's population attending educational institutions reflects the age structure
of the population, which influences the number of children attending school; proximity to tertiary education, which can
mean young adults leaving home to be nearer to educational facilities and; the degree to which people are seeking
out educational opportunities in adulthood, especially in their late teens and early twenties.
This data is often combined with Age Structure to identify areas with significant university student populations.
Education institute attending
City of Greater
Shepparton
Type of institute
2011
2006
Change
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
983
1.6
1.6
914
1.6
1.5
+69
5,175
8.6
8.1
5,585
9.8
8.9
-410
Primary - Government
3,649
6.0
5.5
4,177
7.3
6.5
-528
Primary - Catholic
1,278
2.1
1.9
1,196
2.1
1.8
+82
248
0.4
0.7
212
0.4
0.6
+36
4,534
7.5
6.9
4,315
7.6
7.4
+219
Secondary - Government
2,780
4.6
4.2
2,963
5.2
4.8
-183
Secondary - Catholic
1,293
2.1
1.8
1,042
1.8
1.6
+251
461
0.8
1.0
310
0.5
0.9
+151
1,364
2.3
2.2
1,160
2.0
1.9
+204
University
923
1.5
2.4
865
1.5
2.0
+58
Other
433
0.7
0.7
290
0.5
0.6
+143
42,329
70.0
71.5
39,326
68.9
70.3
+3,003
4,701
7.8
6.6
4,633
8.1
7.3
+68
60,442
100.0
100.0
57,088
100.0
100.0
+3,354
Pre-school
Primary school
Primary - Independent
Secondary school
Secondary - Independent
TAFE
Not attending
Not stated
Total
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
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Education institute attending, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in education institute attending, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the share of the population attending educational institutions in the City of Greater Shepparton in 2011
compared to Regional VIC shows that there was a higher proportion attending primary school, a higher proportion
attending secondary school, and a lower proportion engaged in tertiary level education.
Overall, 8.6% of the population were attending primary school, 7.5% of the population were attending secondary
institutions, and 3.8% were learning at a tertiary level, compared with 8.1%, 6.9% and 4.6% respectively for Regional
VIC.
The major difference between the share of the population attending learning institutions in the City of Greater
Shepparton and Regional VIC was:
A smaller percentage of persons not attending (70.0% compared to 71.5%)
Emerging groups
From 2006 to 2011, City of Greater Shepparton's population aged 15 years and over increased by 3,354 people
(+5.9%). This represents an average annual change of 1.15% per year over the period.
The largest changes in the number of people attending education institutions in the City of Greater Shepparton,
between 2006 and 2011 were in those who nominated:
Primary - Government (-528 persons)
Primary school (-410 persons)
Secondary - Catholic (+251 persons)
Secondary school (+219 persons)
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Need for assistance
The City of Greater Shepparton's disability statistics relate directly to need for assistance due to a severe or profound
disability. The information may be used in the planning of local facilities, services such as day-care and occasional
care and in the provision of information and support to carers. The City of Greater Shepparton's disability statistics
help in understanding the prevalence of people who need support in the community, and along with information on
Unpaid Care to a person with a disability, how that support is provided.
Please note: A person's reported need for assistance is based on a subjective assessment and should therefore be
treated with caution. See the specific data notes for further detail.
Need for assistance with core activities
City of Greater
Shepparton
Assistance needed by age
group (years)
2011
2006
Change
Number
% of total age
group
Regional VIC
Number
% of total age
group
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
0 to 4
49
1.1
1.1
29
0.8
1.0
+20
5 to 9
110
2.7
3.2
106
2.4
2.4
+4
10 to 19
236
2.6
2.8
153
1.8
2.1
+83
20 to 59
990
3.2
3.2
803
2.7
2.8
+187
60 to 64
213
6.3
6.7
151
5.7
5.8
+62
65 to 69
195
7.5
7.3
125
5.6
6.1
+70
70 to 74
221
10.5
9.4
173
9.4
8.3
+48
75 to 79
279
16.6
14.6
226
13.9
13.5
+53
80 to 84
339
25.6
23.6
278
22.9
24.9
+61
85 and over
641
50.9
47.0
386
40.7
47.0
+255
3,273
5.4
5.7
2,430
4.3
4.9
+843
Total persons needing
assistance
Need for assistance with core activities
City of Greater
Shepparton
Assistance needed by age
group (years)
Total persons needing
2011
2006
Change
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
3,273
5.4
5.7
2,430
4.3
4.9
+843
53,486
88.5
89.4
51,351
90.0
90.1
+2,135
3,681
6.1
4.9
3,305
5.8
5.1
+376
60,440
100.0
100.0
57,086
100.0
100.0
+3,354
assistance
Total persons not needing
assistance
Not stated
Total population
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
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Need for assistance with core activities, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in need for assistance with core activities, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the need for assistance of persons in the City of Greater Shepparton compared to Regional VIC shows
that there was a similar proportion of persons who reported needing assistance with core activities.
Overall, 5.4% of the population reported needing assistance with core activities, compared with 5.7% for Regional
VIC.
The major differences in the age groups reporting a need for assistance in the City of Greater Shepparton and
Regional VIC were:
A larger percentage
A larger percentage
A larger percentage
A larger percentage
of
of
of
of
persons
persons
persons
persons
aged 85 and over (50.9% compared to 47.0%)
aged 75 to 79 (16.6% compared to 14.6%)
aged 80 to 84 (25.6% compared to 23.6%)
aged 70 to 74 (10.5% compared to 9.4%)
Emerging groups
The major differences in the age groups reporting a need for assistance between 2006 and 2011 in the City of
Greater Shepparton were in the age groups:
85
20
10
65
and over (+255 persons)
to 59 (+187 persons)
to 19 (+83 persons)
to 69 (+70 persons)
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Employment status
The City of Greater Shepparton's employment statistics are an important indicator of socio-economic status. The
levels of full or part-time employment, unemployment and labour force participation indicate the strength of the local
economy and social characteristics of the population. Employment status is linked to a number of factors including
Age Structure, which influences the number of people in the workforce; the economic base and employment
opportunities available in the area and; the education and skill base of the population (Occupations, Industries,
Qualifications).
Employment status
City of Greater
Shepparton
Employment status
2011
2006
Change
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
26,645
94.5
94.8
25,517
94.0
94.3
+1,128
Employed full-time
16,427
58.2
56.2
16,023
59.0
57.4
+404
Employed part-time
9,587
34.0
36.5
8,742
32.2
34.3
+845
631
2.2
2.1
752
2.8
2.6
-121
1,561
5.5
5.2
1,643
6.0
5.7
-82
Looking for full-time work
1,011
3.6
3.1
1,099
4.0
3.7
-88
Looking for part-time work
550
1.9
2.0
544
2.0
2.0
+6
28,206
100.0
100.0
27,160
100.0
100.0
+1,046
Employed
Hours worked not stated
Unemployed
Total Labour Force
Labour force status
City of Greater
Shepparton
Labour force status
2011
2006
Change
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
Total Labour force
28,206
59.4
58.2
27,160
61.1
58.2
+1,046
Not in the labour force
16,647
35.0
36.8
14,671
33.0
36.4
+1,976
2,647
5.6
5.0
2,588
5.8
5.4
+59
47,500
100.0
100.0
44,419
100.0
100.0
+3,081
Labour force status not stated
Total persons aged 15+
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
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Employment status, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in employment status, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
The size of the City of Greater Shepparton's labour force in 2011 was 28,206 persons, of which 9,587 were employed
part-time and 16,427 were full time workers.
Analysis of the employment status (as a percentage of the labour force) in the City of Greater Shepparton in 2011
compared to Regional VIC shows that there was a similar proportion in employment, as well as a similar proportion
unemployed. Overall, 94.5% of the labour force was employed (56.1% of the population aged 15+), and 5.5%
unemployed (3.3% of the population aged 15+), compared with 94.8% and 5.2% respectively for Regional VIC.
The labour force participation rate refers to the proportion of the population over 15 years of age that was employed
or actively looking for work. "The labour force is a fundamental input to domestic production. Its size and composition
are therefore crucial factors in economic growth. From the viewpoint of social development, earnings from paid work
are a major influence on levels of economic well-being." (Australian Social Trends 1995).
Analysis of the labour force participation rate of the population in the City of Greater Shepparton in 2011 shows that
there was a higher proportion in the labour force (59.4%) compared with Regional VIC (58.2%).
Emerging groups
Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people employed in the City of Greater Shepparton showed an increase of
1,128 persons and the number unemployed showed a decrease of 82 persons. In the same period, the number of
people in the labour force showed an increase of 1,046 persons, or 3.9%.
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Industry sectors of employment
The City of Greater Shepparton’s industry statistics identify the industry sectors in which the residents work (which
may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the skill base and socio-economic status of
the residents as well as the industries and employment opportunities present in the region.
When viewed in conjunction with Residents Place of Work data and Method of Travel to Work, industry sector
statistics provide insights into the relationship between the economic and residential role of the area.
Industry sector of employment
City of Greater
Shepparton
Industry sector
2011
2006
Change
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
2,181
8.2
7.8
2,555
10.0
9.5
-374
55
0.2
0.8
37
0.1
0.6
+18
3,311
12.4
10.4
3,422
13.4
11.8
-111
579
2.2
1.5
493
1.9
1.3
+86
Construction
2,114
7.9
8.9
1,885
7.4
8.1
+229
Retail Trade
3,381
12.7
11.6
3,376
13.2
12.3
+5
911
3.4
3.1
1,043
4.1
3.3
-132
1,396
5.2
6.8
1,263
4.9
6.4
+133
1,093
4.1
4.1
1,045
4.1
4.0
+48
300
1.1
1.1
316
1.2
1.3
-16
473
1.8
2.0
555
2.2
2.0
-82
214
0.8
1.0
238
0.9
1.1
-24
1,027
3.9
4.0
952
3.7
3.6
+75
712
2.7
2.6
687
2.7
2.6
+25
1,093
4.1
6.1
1,012
4.0
5.7
+81
Education and Training
2,082
7.8
8.2
1,878
7.4
7.8
+204
Health Care and Social
3,775
14.2
13.1
3,069
12.0
11.5
+706
198
0.7
1.3
183
0.7
1.2
+15
1,095
4.1
3.6
932
3.7
3.5
+163
661
2.5
2.1
576
2.3
2.3
+85
26,651
100.0
100.0
25,517
100.0
100.0
+1,134
Agriculture, Forestry and
Fishing
Mining
Manufacturing
Electricity, Gas, Water and
Waste Services
Wholesale trade
Accommodation and Food
Services
Transport, Postal and
Warehousing
Information Media and
Telecommunications
Financial and Insurance
Services
Rental, Hiring and Real
Estate Services
Professional, Scientific and
Technical Services
Administrative and Support
Services
Public Administration and
Safety
Assistance
Arts and Recreation Services
Other Services
Inadequately described or
not stated
Total employed persons
aged 15+
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
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Industry sector of employment, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Change in industry sector of employment, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Occupations of employment
The City of Greater Shepparton's occupation statistics quantify the occupations in which the residents work (which
may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the economic base and employment
opportunities available in the area, education levels, and the working and social aspirations of the population. When
viewed with other indicators, such as Educational Qualifications and Individual Income, Occupation is a key measure
for evaluating the City of Greater Shepparton's socio-economic status and skill base.
Occupation of employment
City of Greater
Shepparton
Occupation
2011
2006
Change
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
Managers
3,971
14.9
15.2
4,142
16.2
16.4
-171
Professionals
4,453
16.7
16.7
3,957
15.5
15.5
+496
Technicians and Trades
3,768
14.1
15.4
3,494
13.7
15.3
+274
2,380
8.9
10.3
2,043
8.0
9.1
+337
3,242
12.2
11.7
3,073
12.0
11.7
+169
Sales Workers
2,728
10.2
9.7
2,718
10.7
9.9
+10
Machinery Operators And
1,807
6.8
6.9
1,828
7.2
7.0
-21
3,780
14.2
12.3
3,785
14.8
13.3
-5
520
2.0
2.0
477
1.9
1.8
+43
26,649
100.0
100.0
25,517
100.0
100.0
+1,132
Workers
Community and Personal
Service Workers
Clerical and Administrative
Workers
Drivers
Labourers
Inadequately described
Total employed persons
aged 15+
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
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Occupation of employment, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in occupation of employment, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in City of Greater Shepparton in 2011 shows the three most
popular occupations were:
Professionals (4,453 people or 16.7%)
Managers (3,971 people or 14.9%)
Labourers (3,780 people or 14.2%)
In combination these three occupations accounted for 12,204 people in total or 45.8% of the employed resident
population.
In comparison, Regional VIC employed 16.7% in Professionals; 15.2% in Managers; and 12.3% in Labourers.
The major differences between the jobs held by the population of the City of Greater Shepparton and Regional VIC
were:
A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (14.2% compared to 12.3%)
A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (8.9% compared to
10.3%)
A smaller percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (14.1% compared to 15.4%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in City of Greater Shepparton increased by 1,132 between 2006 and 2011.
The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2011 in the City of Greater Shepparton were
for those employed as:
Professionals (+496 persons)
Community and Personal Service Workers (+337 persons)
Technicians and Trades Workers (+274 persons)
Managers (-171 persons)
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Method of travel to work
The City of Greater Shepparton's commuting statistics reveal the main modes of transport by which residents get to
work. There are a number of reasons why people use different modes of transport to get to work including the
availability of affordable and effective public transport options, the number of motor vehicles available within a
household, and the distance travelled to work.
Commuting data is very useful in transport planning as it informs decision-makers about the availability, effectiveness
and utilisation of local transport options, particularly when analysed with Residents Place of Work data and Car
Ownership.
Method of travel to work
City of Greater
Shepparton
Main method of travel
2011
2006
Change
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
30
0.1
1.3
17
0.1
0.7
+13
150
0.6
0.8
87
0.3
0.7
+63
Tram or Ferry
11
0.0
0.0
8
0.0
0.0
+3
Taxi
50
0.2
0.1
29
0.1
0.2
+21
18,292
69.3
64.8
16,558
65.6
62.3
+1,734
1,760
6.7
5.4
1,512
6.0
5.4
+248
Truck
200
0.8
1.0
266
1.1
1.2
-66
Motorbike
137
0.5
0.5
176
0.7
0.6
-39
Bicycle
264
1.0
0.9
390
1.5
1.1
-126
1,084
4.1
4.5
1,271
5.0
5.3
-187
252
1.0
1.3
287
1.1
1.2
-35
Worked at home
1,370
5.2
6.4
1,641
6.5
7.4
-271
Did not go to work
2,360
8.9
11.5
2,471
9.8
12.0
-111
438
1.7
1.7
515
2.0
1.9
-77
26,398
100.0
100.0
25,228
100.0
100.0
+1,170
Train
Bus
Car - as driver
Car - as passenger
Walked only
Other
Not stated
Total employed persons
aged 15+
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
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Method of travel to work, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in method of travel to work, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
In 2011, there were 191 people who caught public transport to work (train, bus, tram or ferry) in City of Greater
Shepparton, compared with 20,389 who drove in private vehicles (car – as driver, car – as passenger, motorbike, or
truck).
Analysis of the method of travel to work of the residents in the City of Greater Shepparton in 2011 compared to
Regional VIC shows that 0.7% used public transport, while 77.2% used a private vehicle, compared with 2.1% and
71.6% respectively in Regional VIC.
The major differences between the method of travel to work of the City of Greater Shepparton and Regional VIC
were:
A larger percentage of persons who travelled by car (as driver) (69.3% compared to 64.8%)
A larger percentage of persons who travelled by car (as a passenger) (6.7% compared to 5.4%)
A smaller percentage of persons who did not go to work (8.9% compared to 11.5%)
A smaller percentage of persons who travelled by train (0.1% compared to 1.3%)
Emerging groups
The number of employed people in City of Greater Shepparton increased by 1,170 between 2006 and 2011.
The largest changes in the method of travel to work by resident population in the City of Greater Shepparton between
2006 and 2011 were for those nominated:
Car - as driver (+1,734 persons)
Worked at home (-271 persons)
Car - as passenger (+248 persons)
Walked only (-187 persons)
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Volunteer work
The voluntary work sector is an important part of Australia's economy. The level of volunteering can indicate the
cohesiveness of the community and how readily individuals are able to contribute to that community. Factors
impacting on the level of volunteering in the City of Greater Shepparton include the Age Structure of the population,
the level of Proficiency in English, Income and Education levels.
Voluntary work
City of Greater
Shepparton
Volunteer status
Volunteer
Not a volunteer
Volunteer work not stated
Total persons aged 15+
2011
2006
Change
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
9,342
19.7
23.4
9,260
20.8
24.3
+82
33,814
71.2
68.4
30,881
69.5
66.8
+2,933
4,342
9.1
8.1
4,280
9.6
8.9
+62
47,498
100.0
100.0
44,421
100.0
100.0
+3,077
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
Voluntary work, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Change in voluntary work, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Dominant groups
Analysis of the voluntary work performed by the population in the City of Greater Shepparton in 2011 compared to
Regional VIC shows that there was a lower proportion of persons who volunteered for an organisation or group.
Overall, 19.7% of the population reported performing voluntary work, compared with 23.4% for Regional VIC.
Emerging groups
The number of volunteers in City of Greater Shepparton increased by 82 people between 2006 and 2011.
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Unpaid care
The proportion of people providing unpaid care for the aged and disabled in the City of Greater Shepparton can be
an important indicator of the level of demand for aged care services and facilities by local and state governments. An
increasing proportion of carers among the population may indicate inadequate aged care provision, or the need for
in-home support, or support for the carers themselves. The level of care provided by individuals is likely to be
affected by Household Income, Age Structure and the ethnic makeup of the community (Language Spoken), as well
as the sense of community cohesiveness.
Unpaid care
City of Greater
Shepparton
Assistance to a person with
a disability, long term
illness or old age
Provided unpaid assistance
No unpaid assistance
2011
2006
Change
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
5,521
11.6
12.4
4,816
10.8
11.3
+705
37,424
78.8
79.1
35,088
79.0
79.1
+2,336
4,554
9.6
8.5
4,516
10.2
9.7
+38
47,499
100.0
100.0
44,420
100.0
100.0
+3,079
provided
Not stated
Total persons aged 15+
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
Unpaid care, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Change in unpaid care, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Dominant groups
Analysis of the unpaid care provided by the population in the City of Greater Shepparton in 2011 compared to
Regional VIC shows that there was a lower proportion of persons who provided unpaid care either to family members
or others.
Overall, 11.6% of the population provided unpaid care, compared with 12.4% for Regional VIC.
Emerging groups
The number of people who provided unpaid assistance to a person with a disability, long term illness or old age in the
City of Greater Shepparton increased by 705 people between 2006 and 2011.
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Individual income
Individual Income statistics are an indicator of socio-economic status. With other data sources, such as Household
Income, Educational Qualifications and Occupation, they help tell the story of the economic opportunities and socioeconomic status of the City of Greater Shepparton. The amount of income an individual receives is linked to a
number of factors including employment status, age (as for instance students and retirees often receive a lower
income), qualifications and type of employment.
The incomes presented on this page are for the latest Census year only. For comparison of incomes over time, go to
Individual Income Quartiles.
Weekly individual gross income
2011
City of Greater Shepparton
Weekly income
Number
%
Regional VIC
Negative Income/ Nil income
2,940
6.2
6.6
$1-$199
3,782
8.0
8.0
$200-$299
5,705
12.0
12.5
$300-$399
5,441
11.5
12.5
$400-$599
6,762
14.2
14.1
$600-$799
5,897
12.4
11.5
$800-$999
4,176
8.8
8.1
$1000-$1249
3,487
7.3
7.1
$1250-$1499
1,959
4.1
4.3
$1500-$1999
1,881
4.0
4.4
$2000 or more
1,147
2.4
3.1
Not stated
4,323
9.1
7.7
47,500
100.0
100.0
Total persons aged 15+
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
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Weekly individual gross income, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Dominant groups
Analysis of individual income levels in the City of Greater Shepparton in 2011 compared to Regional VIC shows that
there was a lower proportion of persons earning a high income (those earning $1,500 per week or more) as well as a
lower proportion of low income persons (those earning less than $400 per week).
Overall, 6.4% of the population earned a high income, and 37.6% earned a low income, compared with 7.5% and
39.6% respectively for Regional VIC.
The major differences between the City of Greater Shepparton's individual incomes and Regional VIC's individual
incomes were:
A larger percentage of persons who earned $600-$799 (12.4% compared to 11.5%)
A smaller percentage of persons who earned $300-$399 (11.5% compared to 12.5%)
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Household income
Households form the common 'economic unit' in our society. The City of Greater Shepparton's Household Income is
one of the most important indicators of socio-economic status. With other data sources, such as Educational
Qualifications and Occupation, it helps to reveal the economic opportunities and socio-economic status of the City of
Greater Shepparton. It is important to note that income data is not necessarily a measure of wealth. For example, if
an area has a large number of retirees this will produce a higher proportion of households with low income but the
retirees may have large capital wealth. For this reason, household income should be viewed in conjunction with Age
and Household Composition.
The incomes presented on this page are for the latest Census year only. For comparison of incomes over time, go to
Household Income Quartiles.
Weekly household income
2011
City of Greater Shepparton
Weekly income
Number
%
Regional VIC
Negative Income/Nil Income
245
1.1
1.2
$1-$199
364
1.7
1.8
$200-$299
735
3.3
3.5
$300-$399
1,672
7.6
8.4
$400-$599
2,620
11.9
12.3
$600-$799
2,323
10.5
10.6
$800-$999
2,090
9.5
9.3
$1000-$1249
1,979
9.0
8.5
$1250-$1499
1,703
7.7
7.5
$1500-$1999
2,396
10.9
10.3
$2000-$2499
1,619
7.3
6.7
$2500-$2999
900
4.1
4.5
$3000-$3499
526
2.4
2.5
$3500-$3999
208
0.9
0.9
$4000-$4999
124
0.6
0.6
$5000 or more
127
0.6
0.6
2,414
11.0
10.7
22,045
100.0
100.0
Not stated
Total households
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
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Weekly household income, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Dominant groups
Analysis of household income levels in the City of Greater Shepparton in 2011 compared to Regional VIC shows that
there was a smaller proportion of high income households (those earning $2,500 per week or more) and a lower
proportion of low income households (those earning less than $600 per week).
Overall, 8.6% of the households earned a high income, and 25.6% were low income households, compared with 9.2%
and 27.2% respectively for Regional VIC.
There were no major differences between City of Greater Shepparton and Regional VIC in 2011.
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Households summary
The City of Greater Shepparton's household and family structure is one of the most important demographic
indicators. It reveals the area's residential role and function, era of settlement and provides key insights into the level
of demand for services and facilities as most are related to age and household types.
To continue building the story, the City of Greater Shepparton's Household Summary should be viewed in conjunction
with Households with Children, Households without Children, Household Size, Age Structure and Dwelling Type.
Household types
City of Greater
Shepparton
Households by type
2011
2006
Change
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
Couples with children
6,768
29.7
26.9
6,754
32.0
28.7
+14
Couples without children
5,848
25.7
27.8
5,437
25.7
27.6
+411
One parent families
2,632
11.5
10.5
2,432
11.5
10.4
+200
Other families
186
0.8
0.8
191
0.9
0.9
-5
Group household
662
2.9
2.9
609
2.9
2.8
+53
5,716
25.1
26.8
4,936
23.4
25.7
+780
747
3.3
2.6
577
2.7
2.5
+170
240
1.1
1.6
186
0.9
1.4
+54
22,799
100.0
100.0
21,122
100.0
100.0
+1,677
Lone person
Other not classifiable
household
Visitor only households
Total households
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
Household types, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Change in household types, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Dominant groups
Analysis of the household/family types in the City of Greater Shepparton in 2011 compared to Regional VIC shows
that there was a higher proportion of couple families with child(ren) as well as a higher proportion of one-parent
families. Overall, 29.7% of total families were couple families with child(ren), and 11.5% were one-parent families,
compared with 26.9% and 10.5% respectively for Regional VIC.
There were a lower proportion of lone person households and a lower proportion of couples without children. Overall,
the proportion of lone person households was 25.1% compared to 26.8% in Regional VIC while the proportion of
couples without children was 25.7% compared to 27.8% in Regional VIC.
Emerging groups
The number of households in City of Greater Shepparton increased by 1,677 between 2006 and 2011.
The largest changes in family/household types in the City of Greater Shepparton between 2006 and 2011 were:
Lone person (+780 households)
Couples without children (+411 households)
One parent families (+200 households)
Group household (+53 households)
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Household size
The size of households in general follows the life-cycle of families. Households are usually small at the stage of
relationship formation (early marriage), and then increase in size with the advent of children. They later reduce in size
again as these children reach adulthood and leave home. Household size can also be influenced by a lack (or
abundance) of affordable housing. Overseas migrants and indigenous persons often have a tradition of living with
extended family members which significantly affects household size.
Household size in Australia has declined since the 1970s but between 2006 and 2011, the average household size
remained stable for the nation as a whole.
An increasing household size in an area may indicate a lack of affordable housing opportunities for young people, an
increase in the birth rate or an increase in family formation in the area. A declining household size may indicate
children leaving the area when they leave home, an increase in retirees settling in the area, or an attraction of young
singles and couples to the area.
For greater insight, the City of Greater Shepparton's Household Size data should be viewed in conjunction with
Household Summary, Age Structure, Dwelling Type, Household Income and Language Spoken at Home.
Household size
City of Greater
Shepparton
Number of persons usually
resident
2011
2006
Change
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
1 person
5,711
26.2
27.9
4,930
24.2
26.7
+781
2 persons
7,394
33.9
36.3
6,954
34.2
36.1
+440
3 persons
3,246
14.9
13.9
3,102
15.2
14.0
+144
4 persons
3,153
14.5
13.1
3,118
15.3
13.8
+35
5 persons
1,471
6.7
6.2
1,561
7.7
6.7
-90
831
3.8
2.6
692
3.4
2.7
+139
21,806
100.0
100.0
20,357
100.0
100.0
+1,449
6 or more persons
Total classifiable households
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
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Household size, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in household size, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the number of persons usually resident in a household in the City of Greater Shepparton compared with
Regional VIC shows that there were a lower proportion of lone person households, and a higher proportion of larger
households (those with 4 persons or more). Overall there were 26.2% of lone person households, and 25.0% of
larger households, compared with 27.9% and 21.9% respectively for Regional VIC.
The major differences in the household size for the City of Greater Shepparton and Regional VIC were:
A larger percentage of households with 4 persons usually resident (14.5% compared to 13.1%)
A larger percentage of households with 6 or more persons usually resident (3.8% compared to 2.6%)
A larger percentage of households with 3 persons usually resident (14.9% compared to 13.9%)
A smaller percentage of households with 2 persons usually resident (33.9% compared to 36.3%)
Emerging groups
The number of households in City of Greater Shepparton increased by 1,449 between 2006 and 2011.
The largest changes in the number of persons usually resident in a household in the City of Greater Shepparton
between 2006 and 2011 were:
1 person (+781 households)
2 persons (+440 households)
3 persons (+144 households)
6 or more persons (+139 households)
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Dwelling type
Dwelling Type is an important determinant of the City of Greater Shepparton's residential role and function. A greater
concentration of higher density dwellings is likely to attract more young adults and smaller households, often renting.
Larger, detached or separate dwellings are more likely to attract families and prospective families. The residential
built form often reflects market opportunities or planning policy, such as building denser forms of housing around
public transport nodes or employment centres.
Dwelling Type statistics should be viewed in conjunction with Household size, Household Types, Housing Tenure and
Age Structure for a more complete picture of the housing market in the City of Greater Shepparton.
Dwelling structure
City of Greater
Shepparton
Dwelling type
2011
2006
Change
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
Separate house
21,509
85.3
87.8
19,513
84.2
87.8
+1,996
Medium density
3,155
12.5
10.4
3,127
13.5
10.3
+28
8
0.0
0.3
12
0.1
0.2
-4
446
1.8
1.0
433
1.9
1.1
+13
Other
74
0.3
0.4
85
0.4
0.6
-11
Not stated
24
0.1
0.1
0
0.0
0.0
+24
25,216
100.0
100.0
23,170
100.0
100.0
+2,046
High density
Caravans, cabin, houseboat
Total Private Dwellings
Dwelling type
City of Greater
Shepparton
Dwelling type
Occupied private dwellings
Unoccupied private
2011
2006
Change
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
22,798
90.2
83.3
21,125
90.9
83.8
+1,673
2,416
9.6
16.3
2,044
8.8
15.8
+372
68
0.3
0.4
72
0.3
0.4
-4
25,282
100.0
100.0
23,241
100.0
100.0
+2,041
dwellings
Non private dwellings
Total Dwellings
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
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Dwelling structure, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Change in dwelling structure, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Dominant groups
In 2011, there were 21,509 separate houses in the area, 3,155 medium density dwellings, and 8 high density
dwellings. In addition, there were 446 caravans/cabins/houseboats in the area.
Analysis of the types of dwellings in the City of Greater Shepparton in 2011 shows that 85.3% of all dwellings were
separate houses; 12.5% were medium density dwellings, and none% were high density dwellings, compared with
87.8%, 10.4%, and 0.3% in the Regional VIC respectively.
In 2011, a total of 90.2% of the dwellings in the City of Greater Shepparton were occupied on Census night,
compared to 83.3% in Regional VIC. The proportion of unoccupied dwellings was 9.6%, which is smaller compared to
that found in Regional VIC (16.3%).
Emerging groups
The total number of dwellings in the City of Greater Shepparton increased by 2,041 between 2006 and 2011.
The largest change in the type of dwellings found in the City of Greater Shepparton between 2006 and 2011 was:
Separate house (+1,996 dwellings)
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Number of bedrooms per dwelling
The Number of Bedrooms in a dwelling is an indicator of the size of dwellings, and when combined with dwelling type
information, provides insight into the role the City of Greater Shepparton plays in the housing market. For example,
an area of high density dwellings that are predominantly 1-2 bedroom are likely to attract students, single workers
and young couples, whereas a high density area with dwellings that are predominantly 2-3 bedroom may attract more
empty nesters and some families.
In combination with Household type and Household size, the Number of Bedrooms can also indicate issues around
housing affordability, overcrowding and other socio-economic factors.
Number of bedrooms per dwelling
City of Greater
Shepparton
Number of bedrooms
2011
2006
Change
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
909
4.0
3.9
858
4.1
4.0
+51
2 bedrooms
3,580
15.7
16.5
3,303
15.6
16.7
+277
3 bedrooms
11,550
50.7
50.4
11,177
52.9
51.8
+373
4 bedrooms
4,784
21.0
21.0
4,174
19.8
19.6
+610
664
2.9
3.5
573
2.7
3.2
+91
1,310
5.7
4.8
1,039
4.9
4.6
+271
22,797
100.0
100.0
21,124
100.0
100.0
+1,673
0 or 1 bedrooms
5 bedrooms or more
Not stated
Total households
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
Number of bedrooms per dwelling, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Change in number of bedrooms per dwelling, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Dominant groups
Analysis of the number of bedrooms in dwellings in City of Greater Shepparton in 2011 compared to Regional VIC
shows that there was a lower proportion of dwellings with 1 and 2 bedrooms, as well as a lower proportion of dwellings
with 4 or more bedrooms.
Overall, 19.7% of households were in 1-2 bedroom dwellings, and 23.9% of 4-plus bedroom dwellings, compared with
20.4% and 24.4% for Regional VIC respectively.
There were no major differences between City of Greater Shepparton and Regional VIC in 2011.
Emerging groups
The largest changes in the number of bedrooms per dwelling in the City of Greater Shepparton between 2006 and
2011 were:
4 bedrooms (+610 dwellings)
3 bedrooms (+373 dwellings)
2 bedrooms (+277 dwellings)
5 bedrooms or more (+91 dwellings)
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Internet connection
A fast Internet Connection is increasingly required for accessing essential information and undertaking domestic and
non-domestic business. Households with dial-up or no internet service are being left behind in the digital divide' as
both government and the private sector are increasingly conducting their business, or aspects of it, on-line.
Internet connectivity in the City of Greater Shepparton can be affected by availability of connection, Education,
Household Income and Age Structure.
Type of internet connection
City of Greater
Shepparton
Connection type
2011
2006
Change
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
Total internet connection
15,193
66.6
68.4
10,628
50.3
51.8
+4,565
Broadband connection
13,577
59.5
60.9
5,818
27.5
27.4
+7,759
Dial-up connection
722
3.2
3.6
4,684
22.2
23.8
-3,962
Other connection
894
3.9
3.9
126
0.6
0.6
+768
No internet connection
5,874
25.8
25.3
9,150
43.3
42.4
-3,276
Not stated
1,736
7.6
6.4
1,347
6.4
5.8
+389
22,803
100.0
100.0
21,125
100.0
100.0
+1,678
Total households
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
Type of internet connection, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Change in type of internet connection, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Dominant groups
Analysis of the type of internet connection of households in the City of Greater Shepparton compared to Regional VIC
shows that there was a similar proportion of households with either no internet connection or a dial up connection,
and a lower proportion of households with broadband connectivity.
Overall 28.9% of households had no internet connection or a dial up connection, and 59.5% had broadband
connectivity, compared with 28.8% and 60.9% respectively in Regional VIC.
Emerging groups
Between 2006 and 2011 the number of households with an internet connection increased by 4,565.
The largest changes in the internet connectivity in the City of Greater Shepparton, between 2006 and 2011 were:
Broadband connection (+7,759 households)
Total internet connection (+4,565 households)
Dial-up connection (-3,962 households)
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Number of cars per household
The ability of the population to access services and employment is strongly influenced by access to transport. The
number of motor vehicles per household in the City of Greater Shepparton quantifies access to private transport and
will be influenced by Age Structure and Household Type, which determine the number of adults present; access to
Public Transport; distance to shops, services, employment and education; and Household Income. Depending on
these factors, car ownership can be seen as a measure of advantage or disadvantage, or a neutral socio-economic
measure, which impacts on the environment and quality of life.
Car ownership
City of Greater
Shepparton
Number of cars
2011
2006
Change
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
No motor vehicles
1,598
7.0
6.4
1,508
7.1
7.1
+90
1 motor vehicle
7,199
31.6
33.0
6,620
31.3
33.0
+579
2 motor vehicles
8,197
36.0
36.1
7,750
36.7
36.3
+447
3 or more motor vehicles
4,179
18.3
18.4
3,849
18.2
17.4
+330
Not stated
1,626
7.1
6.1
1,398
6.6
6.2
+228
22,799
100.0
100.0
21,125
100.0
100.0
+1,674
Total households
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
Car ownership, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Change in car ownership, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Dominant groups
Analysis of the car ownership of the households in the City of Greater Shepparton in 2011 compared to Regional VIC
shows that 85.9% of the households owned at least one car, while 7.0% did not, compared with 87.5% and 6.4%
respectively in Regional VIC.
Of those that owned at least one vehicle, there was a smaller proportion who owned just one car; a similar proportion
who owned two cars; and a similar proportion who owned three cars or more.
Overall, 31.6% of the households owned one car; 36.0% owned two cars; and 18.3% owned three cars or more,
compared with 33.0%; 36.1% and 18.4% respectively for Regional VIC.
Emerging groups
The largest changes in the household car ownership in the City of Greater Shepparton between 2006 and 2011 were:
1 motor vehicle (+579 households)
2 motor vehicles (+447 households)
3 or more motor vehicles (+330 households)
No motor vehicles (+90 households)
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Housing tenure
The City of Greater Shepparton's Housing Tenure data provides insights into its socio-economic status as well as the
role it plays in the housing market. For example, a high concentration of private renters may indicate a transient area
attractive to young singles and couples, while a concentration of home owners indicates a more settled area with
mature families and empty-nester Household Summary. Tenure can also reflect built form (Dwelling Type), with a
significantly higher share of renters in high density housing and a substantially larger proportion of home-owners in
separate houses, although this is not always the case.
In conjunction with other socio-economic status indicators in the City of Greater Shepparton, Tenure data is useful for
analysing housing markets, housing affordability and identifying public housing areas.
Housing tenure
City of Greater
Shepparton
2011
2006
Change
Tenure type
Number
%
Regional VIC
Number
%
Regional VIC
2006 to 2011
Fully owned
7,206
31.6
37.3
7,010
33.2
39.1
+196
Mortgage
7,561
33.2
32.1
7,145
33.8
31.8
+416
Renting
6,314
27.7
24.1
5,518
26.1
22.7
+796
Renting - Social housing
1,225
5.4
4.0
1,115
5.3
4.2
+110
Renting - Private
4,914
21.6
19.3
4,210
19.9
17.5
+704
175
0.8
0.8
193
0.9
1.0
-18
231
1.0
0.8
218
1.0
0.8
+13
1,485
6.5
5.6
1,235
5.8
5.6
+250
22,797
100.0
100.0
21,126
100.0
100.0
+1,671
Renting - Not stated
Other tenure type
Not stated
Total households
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
Housing tenure, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
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Change in housing tenure, 2006 to 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Enumerated data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Dominant groups
Analysis of the housing tenure of the population of the City of Greater Shepparton in 2011 compared to Regional VIC
shows that there was a smaller proportion of households who owned their dwelling; a larger proportion purchasing
their dwelling; and a larger proportion who were renters.
Overall, 31.6% of the population owned their dwelling; 33.2% were purchasing, and 27.7% were renting, compared
with 37.3%, 32.1% and 24.1% respectively for Regional VIC.
Emerging groups
The largest changes in housing tenure categories for the households in the City of Greater Shepparton between
2006 and 2011 were:
Renting - Private (+704 persons)
Mortgage (+416 persons)
Fully owned (+196 persons)
Renting - Social housing (+110 persons)
The total number of households in City of Greater Shepparton increased by 1,671 between 2006 and 2011.
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Housing loan repayments
Mortgage repayments are directly related to house prices in the City of Greater Shepparton, length of occupancy and
the level of equity of home owners. When viewed with Household Income data it may also indicate the level of housing
stress households in the community are under. In mortgage belt areas it is expected that households will be paying a
higher proportion of their income on their housing compared to well-established areas. First home buyer areas are
also likely to have larger mortgages than upgrader areas where households move in with equity from elsewhere.
Mortgage payment levels are not directly comparable over time because of inflation. For comparison of mortgage
payments over time, go to Housing Loan Quartiles.
Monthly housing loan repayments
2011
City of Greater Shepparton
Monthly repayment amount
Number
%
Regional VIC
169
2.2
2.6
$1-$149
54
0.7
0.8
$150-$299
92
1.2
1.8
$300-$449
248
3.3
4.0
$450-$599
224
3.0
3.9
$600-$799
459
6.1
7.4
$800-$999
724
9.6
9.5
$1000-$1199
859
11.4
10.5
$1200-$1399
953
12.6
11.3
$1400-$1599
717
9.5
8.9
$1600-$1799
785
10.4
8.8
$1800-$1999
439
5.8
5.4
$2000-$2199
514
6.8
6.9
$2200-$2399
170
2.2
2.6
$2400-$2599
100
1.3
1.6
$2600-$2999
265
3.5
3.4
$3000-$3999
211
2.8
3.3
$4000-$4999
78
1.0
1.1
$5000 and over
70
0.9
0.9
430
5.7
5.6
7,561
100.0
100.0
Nil repayments
Not stated
Total households with a mortgage
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
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Monthly housing loan repayments, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Dominant groups
Analysis of the monthly housing loan repayments of households in the City of Greater Shepparton compared to
Regional VIC shows that there was a similar proportion of households paying high mortgage repayments ($2,600 per
month or more), and a smaller proportion of households with low mortgage repayments (less than $1000 per month).
Overall, 8.3% of households were paying high mortgage repayments, and 26.1% were paying low repayments,
compared with 8.7% and 29.9% respectively in Regional VIC.
The major differences between the household loan repayments of the City of Greater Shepparton and Regional VIC
were:
A larger percentage of $1600-$1799 (10.4% compared to 8.8%)
A larger percentage of $1200-$1399 (12.6% compared to 11.3%)
A smaller percentage of $600-$799 (6.1% compared to 7.4%)
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Housing rental payments
Rental payments can be a better measure of the cost of housing in the City of Greater Shepparton than mortgage
repayments because they are not contingent on length of occupancy or equity in the dwelling.
High rental payments may indicate desirable areas with mobile populations who prefer to rent, or a housing shortage,
or gentrification. Low rental payments may indicate public housing (check Tenure Type), or areas where low income
households move by necessity for a lower cost of living.
Rental payments are not directly comparable over time because of inflation. For comparison of rental payments over
time, go to Housing Rental Quartiles.
Weekly housing rental payments
2011
City of Greater Shepparton
Weekly rental amount
Number
%
Regional VIC
Nil
243
3.8
5.8
$1 - $74
173
2.7
3.3
$75 - $99
374
5.9
5.9
$100 - $124
421
6.7
7.0
$125 - $149
493
7.8
7.5
$150 - $174
782
12.4
11.6
$175 - $199
826
13.1
9.6
$200 - $224
843
13.4
11.5
$225 - $249
435
6.9
7.1
$250 - $274
585
9.3
8.7
$275 - $299
238
3.8
4.4
$300 - $324
262
4.2
4.7
$325 - $349
106
1.7
1.8
$350 - $374
90
1.4
2.1
$375 - $399
39
0.6
0.9
$400 - $424
43
0.7
1.0
$425 - $449
4
0.1
0.3
$450 - $549
31
0.5
1.0
$550 - $649
9
0.1
0.3
$650 - $749
3
0.0
0.1
$750 - $849
7
0.1
0.1
$850 - $949
0
0.0
0.1
24
0.4
0.6
281
4.5
4.4
6,312
100.0
100.0
$950+
Rent Not stated
Total households renting
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by
.id, the population experts.
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Weekly housing rental payments, 2011
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Enumerated data)
Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.
Dominant groups
Analysis of the weekly housing rental payments of households in the City of Greater Shepparton compared to
Regional VIC shows that there was a smaller proportion of households paying high rental payments ($400 per week
or more), as well as a smaller proportion of households with low rental payments (less than $150 per week).
Overall, 1.9% of households were paying high rental payments, and 27.0% were paying low payments, compared with
3.5% and 29.5% respectively in Regional VIC.
The major differences between the housing rental payments of the City of Greater Shepparton and Regional VIC
were:
A larger percentage of $175 - $199 (13.1% compared to 9.6%)
A larger percentage of $200 - $224 (13.4% compared to 11.5%)
A smaller percentage of Nil (3.8% compared to 5.8%)
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SEIFA - disadvantage
The City of Greater Shepparton SEIFA Index of Disadvantage measures the relative level of socio-economic
disadvantage based on a range of Census characteristics. It is a good place to start to get a general view of
the relative level of disadvantage in one area compared to others and is used to advocate for an area based
on its level of disadvantage.
The index is derived from attributes that reflect disadvantage such as low income, low educational attainment,
high unemployment, and jobs in relatively unskilled occupations. When targeting services to disadvantaged
communities, it is important to also look at these underlying characteristics as they can differ markedly between
areas with similar SEIFA scores and shed light on the type of disadvantage being experienced.
A higher score on the index means a lower level of disadvantage. A lower score on the index means a higher
level of disadvantage.
SEIFA by Local Government Area
SEIFA by small areas
Index of relative socio-economic disadvantage
Local Government Areas in Victoria
Local Government Area
2011 index
Nillumbik (S)
1,098.3
Boroondara (C)
1,097.6
Bayside (C)
1,091.1
Stonnington (C)
1,083.7
Manningham (C)
1,071.4
Glen Eira (C)
1,069.4
Surf Coast (S)
1,066.5
Port Phillip (C)
1,065.7
Macedon Ranges (S)
1,055.1
Queenscliffe (B)
1,053.2
Whitehorse (C)
1,051.2
Knox (C)
1,049.3
Banyule (C)
1,047.4
Monash (C)
1,044.9
Maroondah (C)
1,043.9
Kingston (C)
1,037.7
Yarra Ranges (S)
1,037.1
Golden Plains (S)
1,030.1
Moonee Valley (C)
1,027.1
Melbourne (C)
1,025.8
Cardinia (S)
1,024.3
Mornington Peninsula (S)
1,022.5
Yarra (C)
1,019.1
Unincorporated Vic
1,019.0
Moyne (S)
1,017.3
Wyndham (C)
1,013.4
Mansfield (S)
1,012.1
Indigo (S)
1,009.8
Moorabool (S)
1,008.5
Casey (C)
1,006.5
Melton (S)
1,002.1
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Index of relative socio-economic disadvantage
Local Government Areas in Victoria
Local Government Area
2011 index
Hobsons Bay (C)
1,001.7
South Gippsland (S)
999.5
Baw Baw (S)
998.1
Moreland (C)
998.1
Murrindindi (S)
997.2
Frankston (C)
996.7
Mitchell (S)
996.1
Towong (S)
995.9
Southern Grampians (S)
994.5
Greater Geelong (C)
992.9
Darebin (C)
990.3
Whittlesea (C)
988.6
Warrnambool (C)
988.6
Horsham (RC)
987.4
Alpine (S)
986.9
Corangamite (S)
986.1
West Wimmera (S)
985.6
Mount Alexander (S)
983.3
Greater Bendigo (C)
983.1
Wangaratta (RC)
981.1
Ballarat (C)
980.8
Hepburn (S)
979.6
Bass Coast (S)
977.5
Wodonga (RC)
974.7
Wellington (S)
974.1
Maribyrnong (C)
974.0
Strathbogie (S)
970.2
Buloke (S)
967.7
Colac-Otway (S)
964.6
Campaspe (S)
964.1
Glenelg (S)
960.2
Gannawarra (S)
958.8
East Gippsland (S)
958.2
Benalla (RC)
957.2
Moira (S)
952.4
Yarriambiack (S)
952.4
Greater Shepparton (C)
951.9
Hume (C)
951.8
Ararat (RC)
950.5
Swan Hill (RC)
949.8
Hindmarsh (S)
946.6
Pyrenees (S)
939.9
Latrobe (C)
939.7
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Index of relative socio-economic disadvantage
Local Government Areas in Victoria
Local Government Area
2011 index
Northern Grampians (S)
937.6
Mildura (RC)
935.0
Loddon (S)
934.1
Brimbank (C)
925.8
Central Goldfields (S)
904.6
Greater Dandenong (C)
894.9
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the
population experts.
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About the community profile
Demographic change across Australia is recorded by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) in the Census
collections every five years. Population experts, .id, analyse and convert these raw figures into stories of place to
inform council staff, community groups, investors, business, students and the general public.
The City of Greater Shepparton Community Profile provides demographic analysis for the City and its suburbs based
on results from the 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996 and 1991 Censuses of Population and Housing. The profile is updated
with population estimates when the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) releases new figures such as the annual
Estimated Resident Population (ERP).
Suburb boundaries and Census questions change over time, but .id manages the data to ensure that there is an
accurate time series provided for the current geographic boundaries. You can read more about this in the Geography
Notes section.
Results for the City of Greater Shepparton include population, age structure, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, income,
qualifications, occupations, employment, unemployment, disability, disadvantage, volunteering, childcare, family
structure, household structure, housing tenure, mortgage and rental payments, and the size and type of the dwellings
people live in.
The Community Profile presents this information in clear maps, tables and charts with concise factual commentary to
answer three important questions:
1. What are the characteristics of the people who live here?
2. How are they changing?
3. How do they compare to other areas?
This provides the basis for making evidence-based decisions about how to provide services for the community as it
changes.
You can be confident about the quality of the information as it is derived from Australian Bureau of Statistics data,
analysed and presented by population experts and funded by the City of Greater Shepparton.
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