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Kyabram has an estimated 7,195 residents, down from 7,416 at the 2021 Census — a change of 221 people, or 3.0%. The population has thinned by an average 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 98% of areas nationally. 312 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 50 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Kyabram has an estimated population of around 7,195, according to AreaSearch analysis combining broader regional ABS population updates with 312 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. In comparison to the 2021 Census figure of 7,416 people, this indicates a decrease of 221 people (3.0%). AreaSearch derived this shift from a resident count of 7,192 based on the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside the post-census address additions. With a density ratio of 50 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous space per resident.
The suburb of Kyabram's -3.0% decline since census remains within 0.9 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (-2.1%), highlighting regional demographic commonalities. Net population expansion was predominantly propelled by overseas migration, serving as virtually the exclusive source of inbound population gains in recent times. Projections utilised by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia models released in 2024 using 2022 as a base year for SA2 boundaries, while uncovered areas rely on 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA figures adjusted via weighted population growth aggregation down to SA2 scales. Age-specific growth distributions from these models are similarly applied across all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Anticipated demographic trends indicate the suburb of Kyabram will experience growth tracking above the national regional median, with aggregated SA2-level forecasts estimating an addition of 1,213 persons by 2041, which represents an overall gain of 16.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
147 new dwellings have been approved in Kyabram over the past five years, an average of 29 a year. That is 4.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 71, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch assessment of ABS building approvals across statistical area data shows Kyabram averaging approximately 29 residential approvals per annum. Over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an estimated 147 dwellings gained approval, with 71 approved so far in FY-25. Amid recent population contraction, this level of construction has provided adequate supply for prospective purchasers, with new residential projects reflecting an average expected construction value of $430,000. Additionally, commercial development has remained quiet, with $853,000 in commercial approvals registered during this financial year. Compared against Rest of Vic., construction rates in Kyabram are moderately stronger, tracking 30.0% above the regional per-capita average over the 5 year period, maintaining viable choices for buyers while supporting property demand.
Detached houses constitute 97.0% of new residential development, with townhouses or apartments making up 3.0%, preserving the traditional low-density neighborhood character with spacious family residences. A ratio of around 127 people per dwelling approval further reflects the low-density environment of the area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Kyabram is projected to gain 1,210 residents by 2041. If residential construction volumes remain at current levels, housing delivery could lag behind population expansion, potentially intensifying buyer competition and reinforcing stronger property price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Kyabram
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 65 current infrastructure and development projects close to Kyabram, worth an estimated $5.58 billion. 22 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic developments, capital projects, and regional planning significantly drive local performance. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a direct impact on the area. Key regional works include the Shepparton Line Upgrade, Regional Housing Fund, Victorian Renewable Energy Zones, and North East Rail Line Upgrade, with primary initiatives outlined below.
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Northlinks Estate Tatura
Northlinks Estate is a staged master-planned residential community integrated alongside the Hill Top Golf & Country Club in Tatura. The master development delivers fully serviced residential homesites, golf course frontage lots, and parkland open space across multiple stages. Civil construction and progressive dwelling construction continue across active releases.
Margaret Street Stormwater Pump Station Upgrade
Completed upgrade of Tatura's most critical stormwater asset, servicing approximately 90% of the township. The 2.2 million AUD project includes two new high-capacity pumps (750 L/s and 1,950 L/s), a new Powercor electrical kiosk, a new switchboard building with generator connection, and advanced remote monitoring to protect homes and businesses from flooding.
Jinding - Tatura
A substantial residential development site located within the northern precinct of the Tatura Structure Plan. The 43.19-hectare corner landholding has the potential for over 400 residential lots and is strategically positioned near the Tatura Town Centre and the upcoming GV Link logistics hub.
Little Kindy Tatura
A 92-place childcare centre providing early learning programs for children aged 0-5 years. The architecturally designed facility features modern classrooms, office space, kitchen, bathrooms, and two outdoor play areas. The centre is now approved and open, offering family-oriented childcare services with play-based, child-led learning programs guided by the National Early Years Learning Framework. Located opposite Sacred Heart Tatura Primary School and close to Tatura residential areas.
Tatura Water Treatment Plant Works
Expansion of the Tatura Water Treatment Plant to increase capacity from 12 megalitres per day to 18 megalitres per day. The $8 million upgrade included construction of a new Dissolved Air Flotation and Filtration (DAFF) plant, a new control building, chemical dosing and storage facility, raw water pump station, and associated infrastructure. The project was delivered by Laurie Curran Water Ltd and commissioned in early June 2020, ensuring future water supply capacity for the growing town of Tatura and its major industrial customers.
Tatura Precinct Structure Plan
A comprehensive long-term strategic plan guiding future residential growth across 602 hectares in Tatura. Prepared by Mesh Planning for Greater Shepparton City Council, the framework incorporates a Precinct Structure Plan, Development Contributions Plan, and Open Space Strategy to support approximately 3,620 dwellings.
Tatura IGA Renovation
A major renovation and expansion of the Tatura IGA supermarket. The project included the creation of a brand new state-of-the-art supermarket and specialty shops, significantly increasing the store's size and product range, and adding a drive-through bottle shop.
Tatura Skate Park
A new concrete skate park that has replaced the previous facility. The park is designed for skaters, BMX riders, and scooter users of all skill levels and features a unique concrete vanilla slice bench, paying homage to a local icon. The project was funded by the Federal Government's Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.
3,413 residents of Kyabram are employed, from a labour force of 3,544. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 58.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,872, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Kyabram features a balanced distribution between blue- and white-collar workers, highlighted by strong manufacturing and industrial sectors, a low unemployment rate of 3.7%, and estimated employment growth of 1.7% over the past year, according to AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents stand at 3,413, matching the Regional Vic. unemployment rate of 3.7%, while local labour participation of 58.7% sits lower than the 61.1% recorded for Regional Vic.. Census data recorded a modest 9.8% of workers working from home, though this figure should be considered in light of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing represents a major local specialization, generating employment at 1.8 times the broader regional benchmark. In contrast, public administration & safety holds a comparatively small footprint, accounting for 3.6% of local jobs relative to 6.5% regionally. Comparing Census working population tallies with the resident population indicates limited job availability within the immediate locality. AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM statistical data indicates that during the year to March 2026, employment grew by 1.7% and the labour force expanded by 3.3% in Kyabram, leading to a 1.5 percentage points rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Regional Vic. observed a 0.1% decline in employment, a 0.3% decrease in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage points fall in unemployment. Industry outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional perspective on local labour demand over five and ten-year intervals. While nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry variations applied to Kyabram's employment mix point to an estimated local employment increase of 5.7% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (a weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kyabram is $1,174 a week (about $61,000 a year), with median personal income at $636 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,793 a year against an average of $49,375. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxable incomes in the suburb of Kyabram sit below national figures, according to AreaSearch compilations of ATO records for financial year 2023. The median taxable income in the suburb of Kyabram is $42,793 and the average taxable income is $49,375, compared to Regional Vic. benchmarks of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023 brings current estimates to roughly $46,910 (median) and $54,125 (average) as of March 2026. Data from Census 2021 places personal, family, and household earnings between the 11th and 16th percentiles across Australia.
The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket is the largest category, comprising 28.5% of residents (2,050 people), closely mirroring the 30.3% regional proportion. Even though 87.8% of income is retained after housing expenses, overall disposable income ranks at the 16th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kyabram had 2,979 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 0% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $220 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,235 a month. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential structures in Kyabram consist of 88.1% separate houses and 11.9% other dwellings (including semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings in Regional Vic.. Outright home ownership stands above the regional level at 44.2%, with 31.8% of homes carrying a mortgage and 24.1% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage repayments are $1,235 and median weekly rents are $220, both substantially lower than Regional Vic. figures of $1,430 and $285. Nationally, local mortgage costs remain well below the Australian median of $1,863, with rents significantly beneath the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kyabram counted 2,979 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 67.1% of local living arrangements, consisting of couples without children (29.5%), couples with children (25.2%), and single parent families (11.6%). Non-family households account for the other 32.9%, comprising lone person households (31.3%) and group households (1.6%). Average household size is 2.3 people, which is slightly below the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.4% of adults in Kyabram hold a university qualification, including 9.6% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,585 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 982 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment presents notable development opportunities, with university qualification levels (13.4%) trailing well behind the VIC benchmark of 33.4%. Among tertiary credentials, bachelor degrees represent 9.6%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.1% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.7%. Vocational education is strongly established, with 39.6% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (29.3%). Participation in study is relatively strong, with 27.1% of residents enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% attending primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 2.0% enrolled in tertiary education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Kyabram means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Transport analysis identifies 1 active transport stop within Kyabram, serviced by 3 individual routes that provide 67 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility remains limited, with residents living an average of 890 meters from their nearest stop. Private cars are the dominant mode of travel for outward commuting at 92%, while 6% walk, and vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. In the 2021 Census, 9.8% of workers reported working from home, which may reflect COVID-19 lockdown circumstances. Public transit scheduling delivers an average of 9 trips per day across all routes, equating to roughly 67 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.0% of residents in Kyabram report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 76% of areas nationally. 7.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Mortality figures and chronic condition metrics assessed by AreaSearch indicate notable health considerations for Kyabram across both younger and older residents. Private health coverage is low, held by approximately 46% of the population (~3,342 people), compared with 50.5% in Regional Vic. and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most widely diagnosed conditions, affecting 11.7 and 8.7% of residents respectively, while 61.0% of the community reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. Chronic conditions are elevated within the working-age group. Furthermore, 28.0% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,014 people), exceeding the Regional Vic.
proportion of 24.0%, with health outcomes in this cohort broadly matching general national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kyabram is largely Australian-born, at 92.0% of residents, with 4.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.4%) and Australian (32.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Kyabram is modest, with 92.0% of residents born in Australia, 91.7% holding Australian citizenship, and 95.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious faith, followed by 56.1% of the population, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic.. English (33.4%), Australian (32.6%), and Irish (8.9%) represent the top three declared ancestries based on parents' country of birth. Representation among other groups shows Italian background at 4.6% (compared to 2.9% regionally), Scottish at 7.6% (versus 8.8% regionally), and Macedonian at 0.2% (matching 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kyabram is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 21.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Kyabram exhibits an age structure similar to the Regional Vic. benchmark, with the largest divergence standing at 4.0 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 46, unchanged from the 2021 Census, which is 3 years older than the Regional Vic. median of 43 and above the national median of 38 from that Census. Since the Census, the cohort aged 45 - 64 has decreased from 25.5% to an estimated 23.3%. Moving toward 2041, the largest population increase is projected in the 25 - 44 age group, anticipated to gain 520 residents (36%) to reach 1,973.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kyabram
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 312 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,416 at the 2021 Census → 7,195 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL21412). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.