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, as of May 2026, is approximately 8,084 people. This figure represents an increase of 384 individuals, a growth rate of 5.0%, since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 7,700. The change was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 8,079 as of June 2025 and an additional 125 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 91 persons per square kilometer, indicating ample space per person with potential for further development. Irymple's growth rate exceeded both its SA4 region (-1.0%) and SA3 area during this period. The primary driver of population growth was interstate migration contributing approximately 42.4% of overall gains, although natural growth and overseas migration also played positive roles.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, they utilise VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusting with a weighted aggregation method from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 1,820 persons based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 22.4% over the 16-year period.

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

Irymple has received approximately 64 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 324 homes. As of FY-26, 58 approvals have been recorded. On average, around two new residents per year have moved into new homes between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions. However, this figure has decreased to 1.4 people per dwelling over the past two financial years. The average construction value of development projects is $344,000.

This financial year has seen $10.8 million in commercial approvals, reflecting moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Irymple exhibits 63.0% higher development activity per capita, offering buyers more choice. All recent building activity consists of detached dwellings, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 120 people per dwelling approval, further indicating a low-density market.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Irymple is projected to add 1,815 residents by 2041. Current development levels appear aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Irymple has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure. AreaSearch has identified a total of twenty-five projects that are likely to impact this particular area. Notable among these are Giovanna Court Estate, Irymple Structure Plan & Urban Design Framework (2021-2036), Irymple Hub, and Mildura South Neighbourhood Activity Centre. The following list details those projects considered most relevant.

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

Irymple has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation. As of December 2025, the unemployment rate is 0.7%. In comparison to Regional Vic., which had an unemployment rate of 3.7%, Irymple's rate is 2.9% lower.

Workforce participation in Irymple is 68.4%, exceeding Regional Vic.'s rate of 61.0%. According to Census responses, only 12.3% of residents work from home. The key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and construction. Irymple has a particularly strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 12.2% compared to Regional Vic.'s average of 16.8%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and November 2025, Irymple's labour force decreased by 2.0%, with a 0.9% decline in employment, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic.'s employment contracted by 0.6%, labour force fell by 0.7%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Irymple's employment mix indicates a potential local employment increase of 5.7% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The median income among taxpayers in Irymple SA2 was $51,029 and the average income stood at $61,386 according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This compares to figures of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively for Regional Vic. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% from financial year 2023 to March 2026, current estimates would be approximately $55,938 (median) and $67,291 (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 annually, consistent with surrounding regions at 30.3%. After housing costs, residents retain 88.8% of their income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth 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, 93.9% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 6.1% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Regional Vic.'s figures of 90.1% for houses and 9.9% for other dwellings. Home ownership in Irymple stood at 39.3%, similar to Regional Vic., with mortgaged dwellings at 44.6% and rented ones at 16.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,473, higher than Regional Vic.'s average of $1,430. Weekly rent in Irymple was recorded at $250 compared to Regional Vic.'s $285. 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 account for 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 make up the remaining 23.3%, consisting of 21.2% lone person households and 1.8% group households. The median household size is 2.7 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 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%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including 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, 9.8% in secondary, and 2.2% in 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 collectively offer 118 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these stops is limited, with residents typically located 851 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Irymple being primarily residential. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 95%. On average, there are 2.0 vehicles per dwelling in Irymple, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 12.3% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 16 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately five weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Irymple is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Irymple shows superior health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% (~4,025 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (8.5%) and arthritis (8.4%), while 69.8% report being completely free of medical ailments, higher than the Regional Vic. average of 63.4%. Under-65 residents display better-than-average health outcomes. Irymple has 18.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,518 people), lower than the Regional Vic. average of 23.9%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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 lower cultural diversity, with 88.4% citizens, 90.7% born in Australia, and 91.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 52.2%, compared to 47.3% regionally. Top ancestry groups were Australian (30.5%), English (29.0%), and Italian (9.8%), significantly higher than regional averages of 16.3%, 18.9%, and 2.9% respectively.

Croatian (0.8%) was overrepresented compared to the region's 0.4%. German (4.5%) and Greek (1.5%) also had notable excesses over regional figures of 3.5% and 0.5% respectively.

Irymple's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Irymple is 40 years, which is slightly below the Regional Victoria average of 43 but above the Australian median of 38. In comparison to Regional Victoria's average, the 15-24 age group is notably higher at 13.6% locally while the 75-84 year-olds are under-represented at 5.8%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 11.7% to 13.6%, whereas the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 14.5% to 12.4% and the 45-54 group has dropped from 14.4% to 12.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic shifts in Irymple, with the 45-54 age cohort projected to expand notably by 471 people (46%), growing from 1,015 to 1,487 residents. The 55-64 age group is expected to grow more modestly at 4%, adding only 38 residents.