Crime and safety analysis based on 448 blocks and 33,880 residents. SEIFA score 900 (higher disadvantage)
Total crime rate 16,407 per 100,000 residents. Violent crime: 1 in 55. Property crime: 1 in 12.
Shepparton is a regional city with significant crime concentrated in the commercial centre. The crime rate totals 16,407 per 100,000 residents across 1,364 blocks. For a city of 33,880 people, this reflects urban patterns rather than small-suburb volatility.
The commercial core drives Shepparton's crime statistics. Corio Street, Nixon Street, Wyndham Street, Sobraon Street, High Street, and Maude Street experience the highest crime. Property offences dominate at these locations. Commercial blocks average 9,818 crimes per 100,000 compared to 2,110 in residential areas (4.7 times higher). This 4.7-fold gap is among the highest observed, reflecting the commercial centre's intensity.
Safe residential neighbourhoods exist throughout the broader city. London Court, Graham Street, Mozart Avenue, Otway Court, Feiglin Road, and Mey Place show substantially lower crime. These quieter streets escape the commercial centre's pressures. Residents on these roads experience crime rates under 3,000 per 100,000.
Crime varies 31 times between Shepparton's safest and most dangerous blocks. This variation is typical for regional cities where commercial activity concentrates in small central areas.
Shepparton faces socioeconomic disadvantage. SEIFA ranks at 900, in the lower bracket. Median household income sits at just 1,290 dollars per week, notably low. Welfare dependence reaches 19.8 percent, the highest observed across these suburbs. Public housing comprises 5.1 percent. Renters make up only 22 percent despite economic pressure, suggesting entrenched local ownership patterns.
For buyers, Shepparton offers affordable entry but requires caution. The city suits those with local knowledge who can navigate around the commercial centre. Residential streets away from Corio and High offer reasonable safety at low prices. The city's economic pressure is real, but investment-focused buyers may find value in carefully selected locations.
443 blocks in Shepparton. Northern 20% shown with crime data. Grey blocks require the full report.
| Category | Shepparton | VIC Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,824 | 1,200 |
| Property crime | 8,332 | 4,000 |
| Drug offences | 755 | 700 |
| Public order | 1,225 | 1,000 |
Rates per 100,000 residents. Source: BOCSAR, Victoria Police, QPS.
| Metric | Shepparton |
|---|---|
| Public housing | 5.1% |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| Welfare dependent | 19.8% |
| SEIFA disadvantage | 900 |
| Median household income | $1,290/wk |
Source: ABS Census 2021.
Some high-crime suburbs grow faster than their quiet neighbours. Others do not. The difference depends on what is driving the crime. We studied 14,000 suburbs to find out which side Shepparton falls on.
The full Shepparton report includes block-level growth forecasts, the streets where crime is costing owners money, and the streets where it is not.
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