Irymple (Vic.)

Irymple lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

The population of the suburb of Irymple (Vic.) was estimated at around 6,440 as of Feb 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 463 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,977 people. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 6,276 following examination of ABS data released in June 2024, and an additional 114 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 99 persons per square kilometer. The suburb experienced a growth rate of 7.7% between the 2021 Census and Feb 2026, exceeding both the SA4 region (1.5%) and the SA3 area. Natural growth contributed approximately 41.0% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 for areas not covered by the former data set. Applying these projections, the suburb is forecast to grow by 1,514 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 21.0% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Irymple among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates that Irymple has experienced around 61 dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, approximately 307 homes have been approved, with a further 35 approved in FY26 so far. This results in an average of 1.7 people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these years.

The supply and demand dynamics appear stable, with new homes being constructed at an average expected cost of $504,000, suggesting a focus on premium developments. Commercial approvals totalled $9.7 million in FY26, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to the Rest of Vic., Irymple shows 102.0% higher building activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. All recent building activity consists of detached houses, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The current population density is approximately 101 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Irymple is projected to grow by 1,350 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 19 projects likely affecting the region. Key initiatives include Giovanna Court Estate, Irymple Structure Plan & Urban Design Framework (2021-2036), Irymple Hub, and Mildura South Neighbourhood Activity Centre. Below is a list of most relevant projects.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Irymple performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Irymple's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate as of December 2025 was 0.9%, lower than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%.

Workforce participation in Irymple was 68.0% compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.5%. According to Census data, 11.0% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and construction. Irymple has a strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, employing 1.6 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance employs just 12.7% of local workers, below Regional Vic.'s 16.8%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the working population vs resident population count. Over a 12-month period ending in May-25, Irymple's labour force decreased by 2.0%, with employment declining by 0.7%, resulting in an unemployment rate fall of 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic. saw employment contract by 0.6%, labour force fall by 0.7%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Irymple's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Irymple suburb had a median income among taxpayers of $47,185 with average income standing at $54,879. These figures are lower than national averages which were $50,954 and $62,728 respectively for Regional Vic. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $51,078 (median) and $59,407 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Irymple rank modestly between the 41st and 41st percentiles. Income distribution shows that 34.5% of the population (2,221 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 30.3% in the same category. Housing costs are manageable with 88.7% retained, however disposable income sits below average at the 47th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Irymple is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Irymple, as per the latest Census evaluation, 93.3% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 6.7% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Regional Vic.'s figures of 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Irymple stood at 38.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.2% and rented ones at 18.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,343, lower than Regional Vic.'s average of $1,430. The median weekly rent in Irymple was recorded as $260, compared to Regional Vic.'s $285. Nationally, Irymple's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Irymple has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 75.8% of all households, including 33.9% couples with children, 31.6% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.2%, with lone person households at 22.1% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 16.3%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.4%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.4%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (29.2%). Educational participation is high, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 11.8% in primary, 10.3% in secondary, and 2.3% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.8% in primary education, 10.3% in secondary education, and 2.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Irymple has 23 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together facilitate 118 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed moderate, with residents on average located 599 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most inhabitants commute outwards, primarily by car at a rate of 95%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling stands at 2.0, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, only 11.0% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency across all routes averages 16 trips daily, translating to approximately five weekly trips per individual stop.

Irymple's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data shows positive outcomes for Irymple residents. Mortality rates and health conditions align with national benchmarks, with common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts.

Private health cover is low at 49% (3,129 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.7% each. 69.1% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Regional Vic.'s 63.4%. Working-age population health outcomes are typical. 19.4% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,249 people), lower than Regional Vic.'s 23.9%. Senior health outcomes are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

Irymple ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Irymple showed lower cultural diversity, with 87.0% citizens, 90.1% born in Australia, and 90.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 52.4%, compared to Regional Vic's 47.3%. Top ancestry groups were Australian (30.2%), English (28.4%), and Italian (10.3%), higher than regional averages of 28.9% for Australian, 26.4% for English, and 2.9% for Italian.

Notably, German was overrepresented at 4.5%, compared to the region's 3.5%. Croatian stood at 0.7%, above the regional 0.4%, and Greek at 1.5%, higher than the regional 0.5%.

Irymple's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Irymple is 40 years, which is slightly lower than Regional Victoria's average of 43 but higher than the Australian median of 38. In comparison with Regional Victoria, the 15-24 age group is notably more prevalent in Irymple at 13.7%, while the 75-84 year-olds are underrepresented at 5.9%. Between the 2021 Census and the latest data, the proportion of 15 to 24-year-olds has increased from 12.2% to 13.7%, while those aged 25 to 34 have risen from 12.2% to 13.5%. Conversely, the percentage of 5 to 14-year-olds has decreased from 13.6% to 11.5%, and the 45 to 54 age group has fallen from 14.0% to 12.2%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are projected for Irymple. The 45 to 54 age cohort is expected to expand notably by 346 people, growing from 785 to 1,132. The 55 to 64 age group is forecast to grow more modestly at 3%, adding only 20 residents.