Irymple

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 is around 8,115 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 415 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,700 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,956 in June 2024 and an additional 124 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 91 persons per square kilometer. Irymple's growth of 5.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (1.0%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 40.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. A significant population increase is forecast, with the area expected to grow by 1,889 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 21.3% in total over the 17 years.

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

Irymple has received approximately 64 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 324 homes. In FY-26 so far, 26 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2 new residents arrived annually for each new home between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions. However, this ratio has decreased to 1.4 people per dwelling over the past two financial years. The average construction value of development projects is $504,000.

This year alone, there have been $10.8 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development activity. Compared to the Rest of Vic., Irymple exhibits 66.0% higher development activity per capita. The area's building activity consists solely of detached dwellings, preserving its low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with approximately 120 people per dwelling approval. Future projections estimate an addition of 1,730 residents in Irymple by 2041 (AreaSearch quarterly estimate).

Current development levels appear aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Irymple has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 projects that could affect this region. 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 those most relevant.

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Irymple ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Irymple has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 1.3%.

There are 4,393 residents employed while the unemployment rate is 2.5% lower than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation stands at 64.3%, exceeding Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and construction. Agriculture, forestry & fishing is particularly strong with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, health care & social assistance has lower representation at 12.2% compared to the regional average of 16.8%. AreaSearch analysis shows a decrease in labour force by 4.2% and employment decline by 3.9% over one year, leading to a slight drop in unemployment rate. This contrasts with Rest of Vic., where employment contracted by 0.9%, labour force fell by 0.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from Nov-25 indicates VIC employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts suggest a potential increase in Irymple's employment by 5.7% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

The Irymple SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $48,608 and an average income of $56,534 in the financial year 2022, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This compares to figures for Rest of Vic., which were $48,741 and $60,693 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $54,519 (median) and $63,409 (average). Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Irymple rank modestly, between the 46th and 48th percentiles. Income distribution reveals that 34.0% of individuals earn between $1,500 - 2,999, consistent with surrounding regions at 30.3%. After housing costs, residents retain 88.8% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Irymple, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.9% houses and 6.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Vic.'s dwelling structure was 85.6% houses and 14.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Irymple stood at 39.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.6% and rented dwellings at 16.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,473, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,283. The median weekly rent figure in Irymple was recorded at $250, whereas Non-Metro Vic.'s was $265. Nationally, Irymple's mortgage repayments were 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 constitute 76.7% of all households, including 36.6% couples with children, 30.5% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 23.3%, with lone person households at 21.2% and group households making up 1.8%. The median household size is 2.7 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 17.2%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.0%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.4%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.8%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 38.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (29.2%). Educational participation is high, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.2% in primary education, 9.8% in secondary education, and 2.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Irymple has 21 active public transport stops. These are served by buses operating along four routes. Together, these routes provide 128 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Irymple is limited, with residents typically living 864 meters away from the nearest stop. On average, there are 18 trips per day across all routes, which amounts to approximately six 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 for Irymple shows positive outcomes with standard levels of common health conditions across young and old age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 48% (~3,895 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma (8.5%) and arthritis (8.4%). Most residents (69.8%) report no medical ailments, higher than Rest of Vic's 65.1%. There are 18.3% seniors aged 65 and over (1,481 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Irymple is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Irymple had a cultural diversity below average, with 88.4% of its population being citizens, 90.7% born in Australia, and 91.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 52.2% of people in Irymple, compared to 46.9% across Rest of Vic. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.5%), English (29.0%), and Italian (9.8%).

Notably, Croatian (0.8%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.5%, as were German (4.5% vs 4.0%) and Greek (1.5% vs 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 the Australian median of 38. In comparison with Rest of Vic., the 15-24 age group is notably higher at 13.4% locally, while the 75-84 year-olds are under-represented at 5.7%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 11.7% to 13.4%, and the 25 to 34 cohort has risen from 11.3% to 12.3%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 14.5% to 12.6%, and the 45 to 54 group has decreased from 14.4% to 13.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Irymple. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to expand by 419 people (40%), growing from 1,056 to 1,476. The 55 to 64 group is expected to grow modestly at 1%, adding only 7 residents.