Kialla vs Shepparton
Shepparton (median $476,000) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Kialla ($677,500).
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Kialla and Shepparton side by side
| Measure | Kialla | Shepparton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $677,500 | $476,000 |
| Median unit | $254,160 | $380,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $475/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $385/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 948 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 96 |
| Transit score | 0 | 80 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 8,667 | 32,067 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 473 mm | 467 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.3°C | 31.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Shepparton scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 96/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kialla (957) sits above Shepparton (948). Kialla skews owner-occupied (84%), Shepparton runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
- For buyers
- Shepparton is the lower entry point at $476,000 median, 30% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Kialla edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 948). Kialla also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Kialla vs Shepparton: common questions
Is Kialla or Shepparton cheaper to buy in?
Shepparton has the lower median house price at $476,000, roughly 30% below Kialla ($677,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kialla or Shepparton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kialla scores 957 vs 948 in Shepparton. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Kialla or Shepparton?
Shepparton scores 96/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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