Shepparton-Mooroopna

At the centre of Victoria's oldest and most famous fruit-growing district, Shepparton has more recently developed a strong reputation for producing fine wines. It offers great shopping and plenty of recreational opportunities on the banks of the Goulburn River.

Shepparton-Mooroopna is in the Greater Shepparton City Council area.

Location information

Climate

In summer (January), Shepparton-Mooroopna's average minimum temperature is 14.4 degrees, and the average maximum is 29.5. In winter (July) average temperatures range from a minimum of 2.9 to a maximum of 13.0. The town's average annual rainfall is 481.7mm.

Population

38,773 (Source: ABS Census 2006).

Cultural diversity

Around 18 percent of people living in Shepparton-Mooroopna were born outside Australia.

Migrants have settled in Shepparton-Mooroopna from:

  • Italy (1.7%)
  • England (1.4%)
  • Albania (0.9%)
  • Iraq (0.8%)
  • New Zealand (0.8%)

Around 15 percent of people living in Shepparton-Mooroopna speak a language other than English at home.

Languages spoken in Shepparton-Mooroopna include:

  • Italian (2.7%)
  • Arabic (1.8%)
  • Turkish (1.2%)
  • Albanian (1.1%)
  • Greek (0.4%)

Finding a job

Key industries and employers

The top five industries by employment in Shepparton-Mooroopna are:

Industry School education Hospitals Fruit and vegetable processing Cafes, restaurants & takeaway food stores Supermarket & grocery stores
% 6.0 4.6 4.5 3.7 3.6

Local skill shortages

Skill shortages in the Shepparton-Mooroopna area are in the following occupations:

  • Cabinetmakers
  • Carpenters and joiners
  • Disability support workers
  • Farm overseers
  • General medical practitioners
  • Metal fitters
  • Metal machinists
  • Motor mechanics
  • Plumbers
  • Roof slaters and tilers
  • Structural steel and welding tradespeople
  • Vocational education teachers

Job search links

To see jobs currently available in Shepparton-Mooroopna, visit:

Lifestyle information

Housing and accommodation

In the year to April 2008, the median price of houses sold in Shepparton was $229,000, and in Mooroopna was $194,000.

In December 2007, the median rent for a two-bedroom flat in Shepparton was $163 per week, and the median rent for a three-bedroom house was $220 per week.

For information about local hotels, motels and caravan parks, visit the Greater Shepparton Council's accommodation directory.

To find a local real estate agent, visit the REIV agent directory, type 'Shepparton' into the search box, select 'suburb' and then press 'search'.

Healthcare

Ramsay Health Care and Goulburn Valley Health are the main health services in Shepparton-Mooroopna. Ramsay Health Care operates the Shepparton Private Hospital.

For information about healthcare providers in the Shepparton-Mooroopna area, please visit the Victorian Better Health Channel's health services directory.

More information on Victoria's healthcare system can be found in the Health & Medical section.

Schools

For information on schools in Shepparton-Mooroopna, visit the Schools Online website and search for ‘Shepparton’ and ‘Mooroopna’. More information on Victoria's education system can be found in the Education & Childcare section.

Travel

Distance and travel time

Shepparton is 179km north of Melbourne. You can travel from Shepparton to Melbourne by:

  • car (2 hours)
  • coach (2 hours 30 minutes)
  • train (2 hours 30 minutes)

Nearby towns are:

Public transport

Buses operate around Shepparton-Mooroopna, and between the town and surrounding areas. For specific routes and timetables, please visit the regional bus information on VicLink and select from the drop down list.

Places of worship

For information about where you can practice your faith, please visit your religion's Australian website. To find it, visit Google, type in the name of your religion, and select 'pages from Australia'.

Sport and recreation

For more information about sport and recreation in Shepparton-Mooroopna, please visit the Greater Shepparton City Council website.

Shepparton-Mooroopna attractions

  • Explore the Goulburn Valley, Victoria's premier food production region
  • Picnic next to the Victoria Park Lake
  • Take the kids to Ardmona KidsTown
  • Milk a cow or feed the animals at the Emerald Bank Animal Farm
  • Learn about Aboriginal culture at the Bangerang Keeping Place
  • Mooroopna Fruit Salad Day (February)
  • Agricultural Show (October)
  • World Cup Show Jumping (November)

Also See

Last updated: 02 March 2009

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