Irymple
Statistical Area - sa2

Irymple lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Irymple's population was around 7,974 as of Aug 2025. This reflected an increase of 274 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 7,700 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,956 in Jun 2024 and an additional 72 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 90 persons per square kilometer. Irymple's growth rate of 3.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (0%) and SA3 area, indicating it as a growth leader. Natural growth contributed approximately 40.6% to overall population gains recently, with all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 were used with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Population projections indicated a significant increase in the top quartile of Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with Irymple expected to grow by 1,889 persons to 2041 based on latest population numbers, recording a gain of 23.5% over the 17 years.

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

Irymple has experienced around 64 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 324 homes. In FY26 so far, 17 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of two new residents arrived per new home. However, this rate decreased to 1.4 people per dwelling over the past two years. The average construction value for development projects was $504,000.

This financial year has seen $10.8 million in commercial approvals. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Irymple shows 66.0% higher development activity per person. Recent building activity consists solely of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with approximately 120 people per dwelling approval. Future projections indicate Irymple will add 1,871 residents by 2041, with existing development levels aligned with future requirements to maintain stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Future projections show Irymple adding 1,871 residents by 2041. Existing development levels seem aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Irymple has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 36thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area can be significantly influenced by changes to its local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 26 such projects likely to impact the area. Notable among these are Giovanna Court Estate, Irymple Structure Plan & Urban Design Framework (2021-2036), Limpidi Estate House & Land Packages, and Irymple Hub. The following list details those projects considered 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 in work, which is below the Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation is at 64.3% compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and construction. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has a higher employment share than the regional level, while health care & social assistance shows lower representation. Labour force decreased by 4.2% over a 12-month period, with employment declining by 3.9%.

This contrasts with Rest of Vic., where employment contracted by 0.9%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows VIC employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with local growth in Irymple estimated at approximately 5.7%% over five years and 12.2% over ten years.

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

Irymple's income level is lower than average nationally, according to AreaSearch data from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for financial year 2022. Irymple's median income among taxpayers was $48,608, with an average of $56,534. This compares to Rest of Vic.'s median and average incomes of $48,741 and $60,693 respectively. Based on a 10.11% increase in wages since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest median income is approximately $53,522 and average income is around $62,250 as of March 2025. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Irymple rank modestly, between the 46th and 48th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 34.0% of individuals (2,711 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, consistent with surrounding regions at 30.3%. After housing costs, residents retain 88.8% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. 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

Irymple's dwelling structure, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 93.9% houses and 6.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Vic.'s 85.6% houses and 14.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Irymple stood at 39.3%, with the rest of dwellings being mortgaged (44.6%) or rented (16.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,473, exceeding Non-Metro Vic.'s average. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $250, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $1,283 and $265 respectively. 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 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 account for 23.3%, comprising 21.2% lone person households and 1.8% group households. 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 prevalent at 13.0%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.4%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 38.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (29.2%). Educational participation is high, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 12.2% in primary, 9.8% in secondary, and 2.2% in tertiary education.

Six schools operate within the area, educating approximately 2,015 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA score: 991) indicating balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes three primary, one secondary, and two K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds residential needs, with 25.3 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 17.1, suggesting the area serves as an educational hub for the broader region.

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

Irymple has 21 operational public transport stops, all bus services. These are covered by four separate routes offering a total of 128 weekly passenger trips. Residents' access to transport is rated as limited, with an average distance of 864 meters to the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are on average 18 trips per day, equating to around six weekly trips per individual stop.

Irymple's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows relatively positive results for Irymple residents, with low prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is found to be quite low at approximately 48% of the total population (~3,827 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, affecting 8.5 and 8.4% of residents respectively. A majority, 69.8%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the rest of Victoria's 65.1%. The area has 18.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,456 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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

Irymple was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 88.4% of its population being citizens born in Australia who speak English only at home. The majority religion in Irymple is Christianity, comprising 52.2% of the population compared to 46.9% across Rest of Vic.. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (30.5%), English (29.0%), and Italian (9.8%).

Notably, Croatian (0.8%) and German (4.5%) are overrepresented in Irymple compared to regional averages of 0.5% and 4.0%, respectively, while Greek representation is slightly higher at 1.5%.

Irymple's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Irymple is 40 years, slightly below Rest of Vic.'s average of 43 but above Australia's median of 38. Compared to the Rest of Vic. average, the 15-24 cohort is notably higher at 13.4% locally, while those aged 75-84 are under-represented at 5.7%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 11.7% to 13.4%, and the 25-34 cohort grew from 11.3% to 12.3%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group decreased from 14.5% to 12.6%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 14.4% to 13.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Irymple. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to expand by 437 people (42%), reaching 1,476 from the current 1,038. The 55-64 group is expected to grow modestly at 3%, adding only 25 residents.