Shepparton Population 2026

Shepparton has a population of 32,067, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Victoria. Roughly 0.1% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 176× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.

CanberraShepparton
Location of Shepparton (capital Canberra shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
32,067
Rank in Australia
#47
Coordinates
36.38°S, 145.40°E
~115 m elevation · Australia/Melbourne
Distance to capital (Canberra)
358 km
222 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Victoria

CityPopulationRank in Australia
Melbourne5,435,590#2
Geelong282,809#12
Ballarat111,973#19
Bendigo103,034#21
Wodonga38,949#38
St Albans37,629#40
Mildura34,565#43
Frankston East34,457#44

Cities near Shepparton

FAQ

What is the population of Shepparton?
Shepparton has a population of 32,067 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Australia.
What region is Shepparton in?
Shepparton is located in Victoria, Australia.
Is Shepparton the capital of Australia?
No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 358 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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