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Investing?
People often have misconceptions about living in Provincial Victoria, however it is easy to live, work and invest in Greater Shepparton. The region offers vast employment and investment opportunities and has a thriving business sector. With an average population growth of 1.8 per cent per annum, Greater Shepparton is the place to make it happen.
The 1.8 per cent per annum population growth in Greater Shepparton provides a solid basis for investment in the region. Aside from a strong community, there is a growing business sector here and a number of major companies who see the region as a firm investment. Industries such as SPC Ardmona, Tatura Milk Industries, Unifoods-Rosella, Snowbrand, and Campbell's Soups are just some of the major organisations that are continuing to expand their operations in Greater Shepparton.
Table of Contents
- Investment Profile
- Government Information for Businesses
- Fast Facts
- Useful Contacts
- Fact Sheets
- Make an Enquiry
Investment Profile
The document below provides information on the Greater Shepparton region, as well as the latest statistics on building approvals and economic activity.Related Links
Government Information for Businesses
For information on Government requirements for starting a business, click on the link below.Related Links
Fast Facts
- Located 180km north of Melbourne
- "Food Bowl of Australia"
- 2,422sq km in area
- Major centres of Shepparton, Mooroopna, Tatura and other localities such as Murchison, Congupna, Dookie, Katandra, Merrigum and Tallygaroopna
- Total population of 57,088 (2006 Census Data), expected to increase to 81,378 by 2031 (Victoria in Future 2004, DSE 2004)
- Is the home of national iconic food brands such as SPC Ardmona, Campbell's Soups, Tatura Milk Industries, Unilever, Snowbrand, Tatura Dairies and Dairy Farmers
- Currently over $3million worth of building activity per week and this growth shows no sign of slowing
- Median real estate prices are $232,000 for a house, $190,000 for a unit (REIV, 2007) and $99,500 for a vacant block ("Know Your Town", DSE 2005)
- Well known as an events and conference destination and a strong tourism industry is being developed
Useful Contacts
Use the collection of useful links below to help you manage and develop your business.Related Links
Fact Sheets
Below are fact sheets that could help your investment decision.Related Links
Make an Enquiry
Use the form below to make an enquiry regarding living, working or investing in Greater Shepparton.
