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 was approximately 8,115 as of November 2025. This figure shows an increase of 415 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,700. 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 results in a density ratio of 91 persons per square kilometer. Irymple's growth rate of 5.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (1.0%) and the SA3 area, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 40.6% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses 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. Population projections indicate 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 the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 21.3% 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 FY-26 so far, 30 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2 new residents arrive per new home annually between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply conditions. However, this has decreased to 1.4 people per dwelling over the past two financial years. The average construction value of development projects is $344,000.

There have been $10.8 million in commercial approvals in FY-26, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Rest of Vic., Irymple shows 66.0% higher development activity per person. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature with approximately 120 people per dwelling approval. Future projections estimate Irymple adding 1,730 residents by 2041.

Existing 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 to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 projects that may affect the region. Notable initiatives 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 likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Irymple performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Irymple has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, diverse industry representation, and an unemployment rate of 0.9% as of September 2025. There are 4,484 residents employed, which is 2.9% lower than the Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation in Irymple is higher 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 particularly strong presence with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. However, health care & social assistance is lower at 12.2% compared to the regional average of 16.8%.

The area may have limited local employment opportunities as shown by the difference between Census working population and resident population. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, labour force decreased by 3.9% and employment declined by 3.2%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate of 0.8 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Vic., where employment contracted by 0.7%, labour force fell by 0.6%, and unemployment rose marginally. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows VIC employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Irymple's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Irymple SA2 had a lower income level compared to national averages according to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers was $48,608 and the average income stood at $56,534. These figures compare to Rest of Vic.'s median of $48,741 and average of $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 rank modestly in Irymple, between the 46th and 48th percentiles. Income distribution reveals that 34.0% of individuals earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 band (2,759 individuals), consistent with surrounding regions at 30.3%. After housing costs, residents retain 88.8% of income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Irymple's dwellings were 93.9% houses and 6.1% other types at the latest Census, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s 85.6% houses and 14.3% others. Home ownership in Irymple was 39.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.6% and rented ones at 16.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,473, exceeding Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,283. Median weekly rent in Irymple was $250, lower than Non-Metro Vic.'s $265. Nationally, Irymple's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,473 compared to Australia's 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, consisting of 36.6% couples with children, 30.5% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.3%, with lone person households at 21.2% and group households comprising 1.8% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is 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%). 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, including 12.2% in primary, 9.8% in secondary, and 2.2% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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

The analysis shows that there are currently 21 active public transport stops in Irymple. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 4 individual routes operating. The combined weekly passenger trips across all routes amount to 128.

The accessibility of these transport services is rated as limited, with residents on average located 864 meters away from the nearest stop. On average, there are 18 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 6 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 overall health outcomes with common conditions seen across both young and elderly residents. Private health cover is low at approximately 48% of the total population (around 3,895 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 8.5% and 8.4% of residents respectively. A majority, 69.8%, report no medical ailments, higher than the Rest of Vic's 65.1%. Irymple has 18.3% of residents aged 65 and over (around 1,481 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average, outperforming general population 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 level 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 predominant religion, making up 52.2% of Irymple's population, 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 in Irymple 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 the Rest of Vic.'s average of 43 but above Australia's median of 38. Compared to the 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 15-24 age group has grown from 11.7% to 13.4%, and the 25-34 cohort increased from 11.3% to 12.3%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 14.5% to 12.6%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 14.4% to 13.0%. Population forecasts for Irymple indicate significant demographic changes by 2041. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to expand notably, growing by 419 people (40%) from 1,056 to 1,476. The 55-64 group shows more modest growth at 1%, adding only 7 residents.