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Kyabram has an estimated 10,842 residents, down from 11,121 at the 2021 Census — a change of 279 people, or 2.5%. The population has thinned by an average 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 98% of areas nationally. 358 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 15 people per square kilometre. 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Kyabram stands at approximately 10,842 as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 2021 Census tally of 11,121 people, this indicates a reduction of 279 residents (-2.5%). This adjustment is derived by examining the ABS estimated resident population benchmark of 10,839 from June 2025 alongside 358 validated new addresses recorded following the Census. The resulting population density is 14.7 persons per square kilometer, offering residents substantial living space. Kyabram's contraction of -2.5% since census tracks closely with the broader SA3 figure (-2.1%), differing by only 0.4 percentage points and highlighting regional demographic alignment.
Inbound overseas migration served as essentially the sole driver of population gains, acting as the primary source of local demographic growth over recent times. SA2 demographic projections applied by AreaSearch draw on ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 (using 2022 as baseline data), supplemented where necessary by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA datasets calibrated via weighted population growth aggregation down to the SA2 level. For the timeframe spanning 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific growth rates from these aggregations are utilized across every region. Looking ahead, Kyabram is anticipated to register population growth exceeding the regional national median, expanding by 1,787 persons to 2041 according to updated annual ERP figures, which represents an overall gain of 16.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
208 new dwellings have been approved in Kyabram over the past five years, an average of 41 a year. That is 3.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 41 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 98% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building authorisations in Kyabram have averaged roughly 41 dwellings annually, accumulating to 208 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. In light of the recent downward population trend, this volume of construction has proven relatively sufficient, benefiting prospective purchasers, with typical expected build costs standing at $418,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $8.5 million during the ongoing financial year, pointing to modest commercial construction activity. Per capita construction activity in Kyabram aligns closely with Rest of Vic. norms, reinforcing regional market equilibrium. Current residential building consists overwhelmingly of standalone houses at 98.0%, alongside 2.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving a low-density neighborhood character that caters to buyers seeking spacious living.
With roughly 184 people per approval, the district maintains a distinctly low-density profile. Projections indicate that Kyabram will add 1,783 residents through to 2041 based on AreaSearch's most recent quarterly calculations. Should building volumes persist at current levels, new residential supply could struggle to match expanding population requirements, which may heighten competition among purchasers and reinforce upward pricing momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Kyabram
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 68 current infrastructure and development projects close to Kyabram, worth an estimated $5.87 billion. 23 are already under construction and 23 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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The evolution of an area is heavily shaped by major project delivery, infrastructure enhancements, and strategic planning. A total of 1 individual initiative has been identified by AreaSearch as having a probable influence on the community. Prominent regional works encompass the Shepparton Line Upgrade, Goulburn Valley Highway Safety Upgrades, Regional Housing Fund, and Victorian Renewable Energy Zones, with the subsequent inventory detailing those holding primary local relevance.
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Northlinks Estate Tatura
Northlinks Estate is a staged master-planned residential community integrated alongside the Hill Top Golf & Country Club in Tatura. The master development delivers fully serviced residential homesites, golf course frontage lots, and parkland open space across multiple stages. Civil construction and progressive dwelling construction continue across active releases.
Jinding - Tatura
A substantial residential development site located within the northern precinct of the Tatura Structure Plan. The 43.19-hectare corner landholding has the potential for over 400 residential lots and is strategically positioned near the Tatura Town Centre and the upcoming GV Link logistics hub.
Margaret Street Stormwater Pump Station Upgrade
Completed upgrade of Tatura's most critical stormwater asset, servicing approximately 90% of the township. The 2.2 million AUD project includes two new high-capacity pumps (750 L/s and 1,950 L/s), a new Powercor electrical kiosk, a new switchboard building with generator connection, and advanced remote monitoring to protect homes and businesses from flooding.
Little Kindy Tatura
A 92-place childcare centre providing early learning programs for children aged 0-5 years. The architecturally designed facility features modern classrooms, office space, kitchen, bathrooms, and two outdoor play areas. The centre is now approved and open, offering family-oriented childcare services with play-based, child-led learning programs guided by the National Early Years Learning Framework. Located opposite Sacred Heart Tatura Primary School and close to Tatura residential areas.
Tatura Water Treatment Plant Works
Expansion of the Tatura Water Treatment Plant to increase capacity from 12 megalitres per day to 18 megalitres per day. The $8 million upgrade included construction of a new Dissolved Air Flotation and Filtration (DAFF) plant, a new control building, chemical dosing and storage facility, raw water pump station, and associated infrastructure. The project was delivered by Laurie Curran Water Ltd and commissioned in early June 2020, ensuring future water supply capacity for the growing town of Tatura and its major industrial customers.
Tatura Precinct Structure Plan
A comprehensive long-term strategic plan guiding future residential growth across 602 hectares in Tatura. Prepared by Mesh Planning for Greater Shepparton City Council, the framework incorporates a Precinct Structure Plan, Development Contributions Plan, and Open Space Strategy to support approximately 3,620 dwellings.
Shepparton Line Upgrade
The comprehensive Shepparton Line Upgrade enhances service frequency and reliability, introducing VLocity trains to the line for the first time. Delivered in three stages, the project includes platform and crossing loop extensions, 59 level crossing upgrades, new train stabling facilities, signalling upgrades between Seymour and Shepparton, and track improvements enabling speeds up to 130km/h. Stage 1 delivered 10 extra weekly services, Stage 2 enabled VLocity trains and upgraded stations at Mooroopna, Murchison East and Nagambie, while Stage 3 will enable nine weekday return services with faster journey times.The $836 million project (including $400 million for Stage 3) is jointly funded by the Australian and Victorian governments to improve regional rail connectivity.
Tatura IGA Renovation
A major renovation and expansion of the Tatura IGA supermarket. The project included the creation of a brand new state-of-the-art supermarket and specialty shops, significantly increasing the store's size and product range, and adding a drive-through bottle shop.
5,303 residents of Kyabram are employed, from a labour force of 5,477. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 61.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.5% 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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The local labour market in Kyabram exhibits a balanced distribution of white-collar and blue-collar occupations, underpinned by a prominent industrial and manufacturing footprint, an unemployment rate standing at 3.2%, and an estimated 2.0% rise in employment over the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, employed residents total 5,303, while joblessness sits 0.5% beneath the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%, and labour market participation matches the Regional Vic. standard of 61.1%. In terms of work arrangements, Census figures indicate that 13.2% of workers operated from home, a metric that may have been shaped by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and manufacturing. Agricultural, forestry, and fishing enterprises feature heavily in the area, engaging workers at 2.0 times the regional norm. In contrast, public administration & safety accounts for a smaller share of jobs at 3.2%, compared to 6.5% across the wider region. Comparing the Census count of local workers against the resident labor force suggests a relatively constrained volume of internal employment options. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that in the twelve months to March 2026, the local workforce grew by 3.4% while employment expanded by 2.0%, lifting the jobless rate by 1.3 percentage points. Conversely, Regional Vic. saw its workforce shrink by 0.3% and employment fall by 0.1%, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point drop. Additional context regarding future local labour demand is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26. Projected onto Kyabram's occupational composition across five- and ten-year horizons, these figures provide modeled trajectories, though sectoral trends vary widely against national projections of 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these industry figures across the local profile points to expected employment gains of 5.5% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, noting that this simple weighted extrapolation serves illustrative goals and omits localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kyabram is $1,228 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $654 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,130 a year against an average of $53,170. 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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According to the latest postcode ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, tax filers in the Kyabram SA2 recorded a median income of $47,130 and an average of $53,170. These numbers sit lower than national standards, as well as below the Regional Vic. median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in an Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since financial year 2023, modeled figures for March 2026 stand at roughly $51,664 (median) and $58,285 (average). Census findings position Kyabram personal, family, and household earnings within the 15th to 20th national percentiles.
The single largest earnings bracket encompasses 29.4% of local residents (3,187 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion of 30.3%. Although accommodation expenses remain manageable with residents keeping 88.2% of their income, net disposable earnings place at only the 20th percentile on a nationwide scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kyabram had 4,309 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 1% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $210 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,235 a month. Rent absorbs 17.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing stock in Kyabram was distributed between 89.7% standalone houses and 10.3% alternative residential formats (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and other structures), compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other options across Regional Vic.. Full home ownership reached 43.0%, surpassing the Regional Vic. level, with the balance comprising mortgaged properties (34.3%) and rental accommodation (22.7%). Typical monthly loan repayments stood at $1,235, significantly lower than the Regional Vic. norm of $1,430, while weekly median rent sat at $210, well under the regional figure of $285.
On a national level, Kyabram mortgage costs are notably below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with local rents also tracking considerably under the nationwide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kyabram counted 4,309 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 68.4% of local households, consisting of 29.9% couples without children, 26.8% couples with children, and 11.0% single parent arrangements. Non-family living structures make up the remaining 31.6%, comprising 29.9% single-person dwellings and 1.8% shared group residences. Average household occupancy sits at 2.4 people, perfectly matching the Regional Vic. standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.4% of adults in Kyabram hold a university qualification, including 10.0% with a bachelor degree and 1.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.8% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,848 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 971 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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Educational attainment levels present ongoing challenges in the locality, as the proportion of residents with higher education degrees (13.4%) trails the wider VIC standard of 33.4%, highlighting a clear scope for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 10.0%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.8% and postgraduate awards at 1.6%. Meanwhile, vocational qualifications are widely held, with 40.2% of individuals aged 15+ possessing technical training, comprising certificates (29.8%) and advanced diplomas (10.4%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 28.1% of residents actively participating in education.
This cohort includes 10.9% attending primary schools, 8.9% in secondary institutions, and 1.7% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Kyabram 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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An assessment of public transit infrastructure identifies 5 operational transit stops within Kyabram, which are connected by 3 separate routes providing a combined 67 passenger trips each week. Transit convenience remains restricted, with typical journey distances to the nearest stop averaging 841 meters. Being largely a residential community, outward travel is standard, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode of travel for 91% of commuters, while 6% commute on foot. Household vehicle numbers average 1.7, exceeding the regional figure, while 13.2% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Transit service frequency across all available routes averages 9 departures daily, translating to roughly 13 departures per week at each individual stop.
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62.4% of residents in Kyabram report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 81% of areas nationally. 7.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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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An evaluation of mortality figures and chronic illness metrics by AreaSearch indicates notable health challenges within Kyabram, where long-term conditions show elevated rates across both younger and older cohorts, while private medical insurance coverage is exceptionally low at around 46% of the population (~5,019 people). This sits well below the Regional Vic. rate of 50.5% and the Australian average of 55.7%. The primary medical diagnoses reported by residents are arthritis (11.3%) and asthma (8.7%), while 62.4% indicated having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. Long-term health conditions are notably prevalent among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over represent 26.1% of the population (2,824 people), exceeding the Regional Vic. proportion of 24.0%, with health difficulties among older residents ranking higher nationally than the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kyabram is largely Australian-born, at 91.7% of residents, with 4.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.1%) and English (32.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in Kyabram remain comparatively low, with Australian citizens making up 91.1% of the populace, 91.7% of residents born domestically, and 95.3% using solely English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the primary faith, accounting for 54.2% of residents in Kyabram, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic.. Regarding ancestral background, the most frequently cited heritages across Kyabram are Australian (34.1%), English (32.5%), and Irish (8.8%). Specific community groups show notable regional variations, with Italian background overrepresented at 3.9% locally (against 2.9% across the region), Filipino at 1.1% (against 0.6%), and Scottish ancestry standing at 7.9% (against 8.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kyabram is 45, older than 78% of areas nationally. 21.9% 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 age distribution of Kyabram aligns closely with Regional Vic., with no single broad category diverging by more than 2.5 percentage points from regional proportions. The median age is estimated at 45 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census reading, and 2 years higher than the Regional Vic. benchmark of 43 at that Census, while the nationwide median stood at 38. Looking at specific age brackets, mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) have decreased from 25.7% at the Census to an estimated 23.7%. Through to 2041, individuals aged 25 - 44 are projected to drive the majority of population expansion, increasing by 808 residents (36%) to total 3,037.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kyabram
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 358 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,121 at the 2021 Census → 10,842 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 Aug 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 (216011407). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.