Irymple

VIC 3498 • Rest of VIC

5,977
Population (2021)
$39,676
Median Income
64.52 km²
Area
$260/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyRuralAffordableGrowth SuburbAgricultural

About Irymple

Irymple is a growing suburb of Mildura located 6 kilometres south of the Mildura CBD in the Sunraysia region of far north-west Victoria. With a population of around 5,977 and a median age of 40, it is one of the larger residential areas in the Mildura Rural City. The suburb sits approximately 535 kilometres northwest of Melbourne along the Calder Highway. Originally established as a farming community, Irymple has evolved into a popular residential area for families working in the Mildura region.

Irymple offers a village atmosphere with a primary school, community centre, sports grounds, and a small shopping strip along the Calder Highway. The surrounding area is known for its vineyards, citrus orchards, and dried fruit production, forming part of Australia's food bowl. Residents enjoy access to Mildura's shopping, dining, and entertainment precinct just minutes away, as well as the Murray River for recreation. The suburb attracts families and workers seeking affordable housing close to Mildura's amenities.

Irymple falls under postcode 3498 and is governed by Mildura Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mildura (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3498
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Rural
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.25°, 142.17°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
64.52 km²
Elevation
56m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Local bus — Mildura CBD 10-15 min
  • Regional coach — Melbourne (V/Line) ~7 hours (bus+train)

Commute to Mildura

Distance
6 km
By Train
N/A
By Bus
10-15 min
By Car (Peak)
8-10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
7-8 min

🛣️ No train service to the region. V/Line coach connects to Bendigo/Melbourne. Local bus services run to Mildura CBD.

Walkability Car-Dependent

The small village centre has some walkable amenities, but most residents rely on cars for work and shopping in Mildura.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$260
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,343
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
40 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,325
Census 2021
5,977
12.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,200
Income 2021
$39,676
27.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,884
Born Overseas 538

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Italy 93
  • 2. Malaysia 77
  • 3. England 66
  • 4. New Zealand 36
  • 5. India 25
  • 6. Thailand 22
  • 7. Taiwan 16
  • 8. Indonesia 14
  • 9. South Korea 13
  • 10. Croatia 12

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,304
English 2,166
Italian 787
Irish 560
Scottish 518
German 342
Australian Aboriginal 146
Greek 115
Croatian 56
Chinese 55

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,129
Both parents born in Australia
857
Both parents born overseas
433
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.8%
No Religion
40.3%
Buddhism
1.2%
Islam
0.6%
Hinduism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
341 (5.7%)
5-14 years
816 (13.7%)
15-19 years
399 (6.7%)
20-24 years
330 (5.5%)
25-34 years
731 (12.2%)
35-44 years
702 (11.7%)
45-54 years
840 (14.1%)
55-64 years
742 (12.4%)
65-74 years
636 (10.6%)
75-84 years
346 (5.8%)
85+ years
102 (1.7%)

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