Euroa

Population growth drivers in Euroa are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Euroa's population, as of Nov 2025, is estimated at around 3,492, a decrease of 16 people since the 2021 Census which reported 3,508. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 3,402 residents based on ABS ERP data (June 2024) and additional validated new addresses. The population density is 18.6 persons per square kilometer. Interstate migration contributed approximately 56% of overall population gains recently. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 are used with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation methods. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future trends predict exceptional growth, placing the Euroa statistical area in the top 10 percent of regional areas nationally. By 2041, the area is expected to increase by 1,629 persons, reflecting a gain of 46.3% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Euroa recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Euroa has received around 10 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 51 homes. In FY26 so far, two approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling has accommodated about 2.4 new residents per year since FY21-FY25. The average construction cost of these dwellings is $384,000.

Euroa has seen $1.4 million in commercial development approvals this financial year. Compared to the Rest of Vic., Euroa's building activity is 65.0% below the regional average per person. Recent development consists solely of standalone homes, maintaining Euroa's low-density character with a focus on family homes. The area has approximately 239 people per dwelling approval. By 2041, Euroa is projected to grow by 1,616 residents.

If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth.

Euroa has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure can significantly influence an area's performance. Two projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Notable projects include Euroa Health Expansion, Euroa Bicentennial Park Play Space Upgrade, North East Rail Line Upgrade, and Inland Rail Beveridge to Albury. The following list details those most likely to be relevant:.

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While Euroa retains a healthy unemployment rate of 4.0%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Euroa has a skilled labour force with diverse industry representation. As of September 2025, its unemployment rate is 4.0%.

It has 1,467 residents in work, which is 0.2% higher than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Euroa's workforce participation lags behind at 47.1%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and construction. Euroa specialises in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

However, manufacturing is under-represented at 4.9%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 7.7%. Local employment opportunities appear limited as Census working population is lower than resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.7% in Euroa, with employment down by 2.7%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Vic. saw a marginal employment decline of 0.7%. State-wide, Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year to November 25, adding 41,950 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, slightly higher than the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Euroa's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Euroa had a median income among taxpayers of $41,611. The average income stood at $53,412. This was lower than national averages and compared to levels of $50,954 and $62,728 across Rest of Vic respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates for Euroa would be approximately $45,044 (median) and $57,818 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household incomes in Euroa fall between the 6th and 12th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 28.9% of locals (1,009 people) predominantly earn within the $400 - $799 category, unlike regional trends where 30.3% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Housing costs are modest with 87.9% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at just the 10th percentile nationally.

Euroa is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Euroa's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.6% houses and 6.4% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Vic.'s dwelling structure was also 93.6% houses and 6.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Euroa stood at 48.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.3% and rented ones at 23.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Euroa was $1,129, lower than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,500. The median weekly rent figure in Euroa was recorded as $250, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $280. Nationally, Euroa's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Euroa features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 62.2% of all households, including 18.2% couples with children, 30.9% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 37.8%, with lone person households at 35.6% and group households comprising 2.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.3.

Educational outcomes in Euroa fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 19.0%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 35.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding them - advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 25.3%. A total of 24.7% of the population is currently engaged in formal education, including 8.8% in primary, 8.0% in secondary, and 2.4% in tertiary education.

A substantial 24.7% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 8.8% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 2.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Euroa has five active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by three routes that together facilitate 50 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents generally residing 925 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, across all routes, service frequency stands at seven trips per day, equating to roughly ten weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Euroa is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Euroa faces notable health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older residents. Private health cover stands at approximately 48%, covering around 1,677 people, which is lower than the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 12.5% of residents) and mental health issues (9.7%). Conversely, 57.8% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 63.0% in the rest of Victoria. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 34.0%, totaling 1,187 people, higher than the 25.2% in the rest of Victoria. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are challenging but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

The latest Census data sees Euroa placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Euroa's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 89.4% of its population being citizens, 91.1% born in Australia, and 96.5% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion in Euroa is Christianity, comprising 53.1% of the population, compared to 47.9% across Rest of Vic.. The top three ancestry groups in Euroa are English (33.3%), Australian (32.3%), and Irish (12.1%).

Notably, Scottish representation was higher at 9.7%, compared to 9.1% regionally, while Hungarian and Sri Lankan representations were similar at 0.2% and 0.1% respectively.

Euroa ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Euroa is 54 years, which is significantly higher than the Rest of Vic.'s average of 43 and considerably older than the national norm of 38. The 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented in Euroa at 17.3%, compared to the Rest of Vic.'s average, while the 5-14 year-olds are under-represented at 9.4%. This concentration of the 65-74 age group is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 8.9% to 9.8% of Euroa's population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 14.8% to 13.4%. By 2041, Euroa is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition, with the 35 to 44 age cohort projected to expand considerably by 271 people (73%) from 373 to 645.