• Population: 68,409, 25% born overseas
• Education providers: GOTAFE, La Trobe University, The University of Melbourne
• Distance from Melbourne: 191km

Key institutions

Shepparton is home to top educational institutions including La Trobe University and The University of Melbourne which each have campuses conveniently located in the centre of town.

The region also houses a GOTAFE campus, with a Diploma of Nursing course available to international students.

Liveability

Shepparton is a highly liveable, multicultural and diverse city with extensive dining and nightlife options and many bars, breweries, wineries, cafés and restaurants to explore.

Located in Victoria’s north, Shepparton is only a two-hour drive from Melbourne. Alternatively, you can get here on V/Line buses or trains, which run several times a day. Getting around within the region is also easy thanks to Shepparton’s great public transport links, which are serviced by PTV and other local bus services .

Key sectors

Agriculture

Located in the stunning Goulburn Valley, agriculture is one of the key industries in Shepparton. Over 2,500 residents are employed in the sector, making it the city’s fourth-largest employer. Farms in the area supply a wide range of products, including milk, cattle and fruit.

Health care

As with other regional hubs, Shepparton’s health care and social assistance industry is one of its biggest employers. The local health service, GV Health, provides care and assistance to residents in the city and surrounding regional areas.

Manufacturing

Another key industry in Shepparton, the manufacturing sector, employs almost 3,000 people and is the largest contributor to the local economy. Many national and international companies have offices and manufacturing here, including SPC, J. Furphy & Sons, Campbells Australia and Freedom Foods.

Innovations and opportunities

The University of Melbourne Rural Clinical School

If you want to get hands-on health experience during your medical studies, the Rural Clinical School in Shepparton is the perfect place. Based on-site at GV Health, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from professionals in medical, surgical and emergency departments while you complete your degree.

GOTAFE Diploma of Nursing

Shepparton’s strong health sector makes it the perfect place to start your healthcare career. GOTAFE’s Diploma of Nursing is industry-accredited and can give you the practical skills for a successful career as an enrolled nurse in hospitals, aged care centres and medical practices.

The Shepparton campus nursing labs have state-of-the-art patient simulators, giving you access to specialised scenario-based training.