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Euroa has an estimated 6,917 residents. 126 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Euroa is approximately 6,917 in May 2026. This represents a decline of 5 people (0.1%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 6,922 people. This shift is deduced using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 6,880 and 126 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density stands at 3.4 persons per square kilometer, which indicates a low density layout. Interstate migration was the primary driver of population growth, representing roughly 63.1% of all population increases in recent times.
Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as a base) are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2. For SA2 areas where this data is unavailable, projections are sourced from the 2023 Regional/LGA releases by the VIC State Government, adjusted by aggregating growth from LGA to SA2 levels using a weighted method. Age group growth patterns from these aggregations are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Future projections suggest remarkable growth for the region, placing it in the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan locations in Australia. The population is projected to increase by 3,042 persons by 2041 compared to the most recent annual ERP, representing a 43.4% rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
164 new dwellings have been approved in Euroa over the past five years, an average of 32 a year. That is 4.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 27 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 20, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An average of approximately 32 new dwelling approvals have been granted annually in Euroa, resulting in 164 homes over the last 5 financial years. In FY-26 to date, 19 approvals have been logged. Since only 0.6 people per year relocated to the area for each home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, residential construction is keeping pace with or running ahead of demand. This gives purchasers broader options and supports population expansion that may outpace current forecasts, with new properties being built at an average value of $358,000. Commercial approvals have reached $7.5 million this financial year, which highlights the residential nature of the locality.
Euroa exhibits roughly two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person compared to Rest of Vic., placing it in the 68th percentile of evaluated locations nationwide. Detached houses make up 93.0% of recent construction, while townhouses or apartments constitute 7.0%, preserving the traditional low density profile of the area and its emphasis on spacious family residences. With approximately 207 people per approval, Euroa displays low density characteristics. Future forecasts indicate that Euroa will add 3,005 residents by 2041 based on the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If the current pace of development persists, the supply of housing may struggle to satisfy population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Euroa
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Euroa, worth an estimated $3 million. A further 86 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.13 billion. 29 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. 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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Developments in regional infrastructure, planning policies, and major construction projects have a substantial impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 16 projects likely to affect the locality. Key initiatives include the Euroa Health Expansion, the Euroa Bicentennial Park Play Space Upgrade, the North East Rail Line Upgrade, and the Benalla Zone Substation Upgrade, with the most relevant developments listed below.
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Euroa Bicentennial Park Play Space Upgrade
Upgrade of Bicentennial Park's gated play space in Euroa, including new adventure playground equipment, a sealed bike education track and shade sails, delivered by Strathbogie Shire Council to improve family-friendly recreation facilities.
GraniteHill Aged Care Expansion - Euroa Health
Euroa Health Inc. has expanded the GraniteHill Residential Aged Care facility from 75 to 85 beds, with a 10-bed dementia support unit completed in 2024. Co-located with the Euroa hospital site (now managed by GV Health following the 1 July 2024 acute services transfer), GraniteHill provides 24-hour nursing care across respite and permanent care. A Federal Government Aged Care Capital Assistance Program grant of approximately $498,000 was awarded in December 2024 to upgrade bed equipment across 75 rooms, improving safety and dignity for residents.Community services and care-at-home programs continue alongside the residential facility.
Kialla West Primary School Kindergarten
Construction of a new two-room kindergarten at Kialla West Primary School for up to 66 children as part of Victoria's Kindergarten on a School Site program. The facility is scheduled to open in Term 1, 2027 and will be operated by Goulburn Region Preschool Association, supporting smoother transition into primary school and easier family drop-offs.
North East Rail Line Upgrade
Major upgrade to the North East Rail Line between Melbourne and Albury-Wodonga, improving freight and passenger services, including track resurfacing, mud-hole removal, drainage improvements, bridge upgrades, and signalling enhancements to allow VLocity trains and better ride quality.
Sanctuary Park Estate
Boutique residential estate development located in the heart of Kialla, adjoining the Kialla Lakes precinct. Characterised by tree-lined streets, picturesque views integrated with surrounding landscapes, and an informal network of parklands. Multi-stage development with new stages including the 'Bolzonello Release' and development planned up to Stage 8.
Livingston Benalla
A premium residential land estate in Benalla featuring multiple stages of development with lots ranging from 310m2 to 1010m2. Set among preserved natural landscape with signature red gums and open spaces, the estate offers modern amenities including parks, wetlands, and tree-lined streets with all town services.
Kialla North Growth Corridor
The Kialla North Growth Corridor is a strategic residential expansion area covering approximately 271 hectares. The project involves the development of a Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) and Development Contributions Plan (DCP) to facilitate approximately 800 to 1000 new dwellings. Key focus areas include integrated water management, traffic impact assessments, and protecting connections to the Broken River. As of 2026, the project remains in the planning phase as the council works to address infrastructure servicing and land supply shortages in the region.
River Road Kialla Intersection Upgrade
Proposed construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of River Road and the Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla, to improve safety, increase traffic efficiency and strengthen freight and flood resilience as part of the Greater Shepparton Road Network Resilience Package. As of 2026 the project remains an advocacy priority seeking Victorian Government funding and has not yet entered construction.
3,180 residents of Euroa are employed, from a labour force of 3,325. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 56.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Euroa has a qualified workforce representing multiple sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.4%. In March 2026, 3,180 residents were employed. The unemployment rate is 0.7% higher than the 3.7% rate observed across Regional Vic., while participation in the labour force is notably lower (56.0% relative to 61.1% in Regional Vic.). Census data indicates that a moderate 23.3% of residents worked from home, although this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and construction.
The region shows a high concentration of jobs in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share that is 2.9 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is under-represented, employing 13.3% of the Euroa workforce compared to 16.8% in Regional Vic.. Comparing the Census working population against the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities are somewhat limited. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that in the year leading to March 2026, the local labour force shrank by 2.2% and total employment fell by 2.5%, which led to a 0.3 percentage point increase in unemployment. In comparison, Regional Vic. saw employment contract by 0.1%, the labour force decrease by 0.3%, and unemployment drop by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Euroa. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce profile to model potential expansion. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the industry mix of Euroa suggests local employment could expand by 5.6% over five years and 12.2% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Euroa is $1,133 a week (about $59,000 a year), with median personal income at $621 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,351 a year against an average of $56,218. 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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Aggregated postcode ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows that the Euroa SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $44,351 and an average income of $56,218. These figures are below national averages and compare to $50,954 (median) and $62,728 (average) across Regional Vic.. Adjusted for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated values for March 2026 are approximately $48,618 for the median and $61,626 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Euroa ranked between the 9th and 14th percentiles nationally.
The data indicates that the $800 - 1,499 weekly income bracket contains 27.8% of the population (1,922 individuals), in contrast to metropolitan areas where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is most common at 30.3%. Even though housing costs are relatively low with residents retaining 89.3% of their income, total disposable income sits in the 14th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Euroa had 2,871 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 54% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,170 a month. Rent absorbs 22.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structures in Euroa at the time of the latest Census consisted of 95.2% standalone houses and 4.8% other options (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other options in Regional Vic.. Home ownership rates in Euroa were significantly higher than in Regional Vic. at 53.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (28.3%) or renting (18.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,170 was well below the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, while the median weekly rent was $250 compared to the Regional Vic.
figure of $285. In comparison to national benchmarks, Euroa's mortgage costs are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Euroa counted 2,871 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units make up the majority of households at 64.2%, which is composed of couples with children (19.1%), couples without children (34.1%), and single parent families (9.9%). Non-family households represent the remaining 35.8%, with single-person households making up 33.6% and group households accounting for 2.3%. The median household size of 2.1 persons is lower than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.2% of adults in Euroa hold a university qualification, including 13.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.6% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 702 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 981 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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The region presents educational challenges, particularly with university graduation rates (20.2%) falling well short of the VIC average of 33.4%. This situation highlights both a hurdle and a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are held by 13.6% of residents, while postgraduate credentials account for 3.7% and graduate diplomas represent 2.9%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (27.6%). Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 25.8% of local residents actively participating in formal study.
This figure is made up of 9.3% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary schools, and 2.3% in tertiary studies.
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Getting around Euroa means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 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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Analysis of the local network reveals 9 active public transport stops in Euroa, offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops are serviced by 4 separate routes, providing a total of 60 passenger trips weekly. Transport accessibility is considered limited, with the average distance from a resident to the nearest stop being 2058 meters. Commuting patterns reflect the residential nature of the area, with most workers travelling outward. Private vehicles remain the primary mode of transport at 89%, followed by walking at 8%. Vehicle ownership is higher than the regional average, at 1.7 cars per household.
A total of 23.3% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions). Service frequency averages 8 trips daily across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 6 weekly trips per individual stop.
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59.6% of residents in Euroa report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 77% of areas nationally. 7.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 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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Assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates by AreaSearch indicate that Euroa faces notable health challenges. Common conditions are prevalent across both younger and older demographics, and the rate of private health insurance coverage is very low at roughly 48% of the population (~3,285 people). This compares to 50.5% in Regional Vic. and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most common medical diagnoses in the area, affecting 12.1% and 8.9% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 59.6% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic..
The working-age cohort experiences elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 33.6% of the population (2,320 people), which is higher than the Regional Vic. proportion of 23.9%. Health outcomes for seniors show some difficulties, with national rankings for this group being worse than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Euroa is largely Australian-born, at 89.8% of residents, with 3.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.1%) and Australian (29.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Euroa demonstrates below-average cultural diversity, with citizens making up 87.7% of the population, 89.8% born in Australia, and 96.6% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 51.2% of the population, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic.. In terms of parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Euroa are English (33.1%), Australian (29.9%), and Irish (12.3%). Additionally, some ethnic backgrounds show higher representation relative to regional averages: Scottish accounts for 10.2% of the population (compared to 8.8% regionally), Hungarian stands at 0.3% (compared to 0.2%), and French represents 0.5% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Euroa is 54, older than 96% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 16.7% 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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The median age of 54 years in Euroa is higher than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is over-represented locally at 18.5% compared to Regional Vic., while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented at 7.6%. This local concentration of 65 - 74 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age cohort has increased from 9.9% to 11.5% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 7.9% to 9.1%.
Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 group has fallen from 17.1% to 15.1%. Significant changes in age structure are expected by 2041, with the 75 to 84 cohort projected to grow by 471 people (59%), rising from 796 to 1,268.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Euroa
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 — 126 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,922 at the 2021 Census → 6,917 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 May 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 (204011055). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.