Irymple (Vic.)

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

Irymple's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 6,435. This figure reflects a growth of 458 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,977. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 6,276 in June 2024, based on ABS ERP data, and an additional 115 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 99 persons per square kilometer. Irymple's growth rate of 7.7% since the 2021 census exceeded both its SA4 region (1.3%) and SA3 area, positioning it as a growth leader. Natural growth contributed approximately 41.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch projects that the Irymple (Vic.) statistical area will grow by 1,474 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 19.4% over the 17 years based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Irymple had approximately 61 dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 309 homes were approved, with a further 30 in FY26 so far. On average, 1.7 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built during these years, indicating balanced supply and demand.

The average construction cost of new properties was $504,000, suggesting developers targeted the premium market segment. This financial year, commercial approvals totalled $9.7 million, signifying active commercial development. Compared to Rest of Vic., Irymple's new home approvals were 103.0% higher per capita, offering greater choice for buyers. All recent building activity comprised detached dwellings, maintaining the area's low-density character with a focus on family homes.

With around 100 people per approval, Irymple reflects a developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to grow by 1,249 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current projections.

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

Area infrastructure changes significantly impact performance. AreaSearch identified 19 projects potentially affecting the area. Notable projects include Giovanna Court Estate, Irymple Structure Plan & Urban Design Framework (2021-2036), Irymple Hub, and Mildura South Neighbourhood Activity Centre. The following list details most relevant projects.

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The labour market strength in Irymple positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Irymple's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs with varied sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 1.1% as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation in September 2025.

The area had 3,496 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 2.7% below Rest of Vic.'s 3.8%. Workforce participation was higher at 62.8%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Key industries were health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and construction. Agriculture, forestry & fishing had a significant employment share, 1.6 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance was under-represented at 12.7% compared to Rest of Vic.'s 16.8%. Local employment opportunities appeared limited based on Census working population versus resident population data. In the 12 months prior, labour force decreased by 3.9%, employment fell by 3.0%, leading to a 0.9 percentage point unemployment reduction. This contrasted with Rest of Vic., where employment fell by 0.7% and labour force contracted by 0.6%. State-level data up to 25-Nov showed VIC employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with a state unemployment rate of 4.7%, slightly higher than the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Irymple's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Irymple is below national average. Median income is $47,185 and average income stands at $54,879. This contrasts with Rest of Vic.'s median income of $50,954 and average income of $62,728. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Irymple would be approximately $51,078 (median) and $59,407 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 41st percentile in Irymple, family income at the 41st percentile, and personal income also at the 41st percentile. Distribution data shows that 34.5% of individuals (2,220 people) earn between $1,500 - $2,999, mirroring the region where 30.3% fall into this bracket. Housing costs are manageable with 88.7% retained, but disposable income ranks below average at the 47th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

Irymple's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.3% houses and 6.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Vic. had 85.6% houses and 14.3% 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, exceeding Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,283. The median weekly rent in Irymple was $260, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $265. Nationally, Irymple's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 constitute 75.8% of all households, comprising 33.9% couples with children, 31.6% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up 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 Rest of 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 at 2.4% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.5%. Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, 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

Transport analysis shows 23 active stops in Irymple, served by buses on three routes. These routes offer 118 weekly passenger trips collectively. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents typically 599 meters from the nearest stop.

Services average 16 trips per day across all routes, equating to about five weekly trips per stop.

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

Irymple's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age cohorts at a standard level.

Private health cover rate is very low at approximately 49% of the total population (~3,127 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 8.7% and 8.7% of residents respectively. 69.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 65.1% across Rest of Vic. 18.9% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,216 people). Health outcomes among seniors in Irymple are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Irymple, as per the census conducted on 28 June 2016, showed lower cultural diversity compared to the regional average. It had 87.0% citizens, with 90.1% born in Australia and 90.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the primary religion, practiced by 52.4%, slightly higher than the Rest of Vic's 46.9%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.2%), English (28.4%), and Italian (10.3%). Notably, German ancestry was higher at 4.5% compared to the regional 4.0%, Croatian at 0.7% versus 0.5%, and Greek at 1.5% against 0.9%.

Irymple's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Irymple is 40 years, which is slightly below Rest of Vic.'s average of 43 but above Australia's median of 38. In comparison to Rest of Vic., the 15-24 age group is significantly higher at 13.6% locally, while the 75-84 year-olds are under-represented at 6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.2% to 13.6%, while the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 13.6% to 11.8% and the 45-54 group has dropped from 14.0% to 12.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Irymple. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 302 people (37%), from 817 to 1,120. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort is expected to decrease by 4 people.