Suburb · VIC · 2026 data

Congupna, VIC

In 2026, police recorded 41 offences in Congupna, or 66.1 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.74× the VIC rate.

620 residents · estimated 54.1 km² -40.6% vs 2025
Crime rank within VIC
76 out of 100
High crime

Higher weighted crime rate than 76% of 1,069 ranked VIC suburbs (2026).

Violent
73
Property
77

Higher = more crime. Severity-weighted rate per resident · method v2026.07

All offences
41
2026 · ▼ -40.6%
Crimes / 1,000
66.1
VIC avg 89.1
Violent / 1,000
12.9
8 offences · avg 13.7
Property / 1,000
50.0
31 offences · avg 51.3
Harm-focused / 1,000
64.5
excl. justice & regulatory · avg 70.0
Violent crime, roughly
1 in 78residents per year
VIC: 1 in 73
Property crime, roughly
1 in 20residents per year
VIC: 1 in 19

By crime type, 2026

Congupna VIC average Line = 2021–2026

Rates per 1,000 residents. ×-values compare with the state rate for the same offence type.

Crimes against the person

12.9 / 1,000 VIC 13.7 · National 17.5
Assault and related offences
8.06
1.1×
Other crimes against the person
4.84
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Property & deception

50.0 / 1,000 VIC 51.3 · National 49.7
Theft
24.19
0.7×
Property damage
14.52
2.2×
Burglary/Break and enter
11.29
2.0×

Drug offences

1.6 / 1,000 VIC 5.0 · National 5.9
Drug use and possession
1.61
0.4×

Justice procedures

1.6 / 1,000 VIC 14.4 · National 10.3 administrative
Breaches of orders
1.61
0.1×
View as table
GroupOffence typeCountPer 1,000VIC per 1,000
Crimes against the personAssault and related offences58.067.48
Crimes against the personOther crimes against the person34.840.00
Property & deceptionTheft1524.1933.72
Property & deceptionProperty damage914.526.74
Property & deceptionBurglary/Break and enter711.295.73
Drug offencesDrug use and possession11.614.12
Justice proceduresBreaches of orders11.6112.35

Trend

TotalViolentPropertydashed = projection
043872021202220232024202520262027

Recorded offences per year. Projection is a simple linear trend, not a forecast of individual risk.

Vs state & national

per 1,000 residents
CongupnaState
All offences
Congupna
66.1
State
89.1
Violent
Congupna
12.9
State
13.7
Property
Congupna
50.0
State
51.3

Nearby suburbs

  1. Bunbartha9.5 km 43 compare
  2. Katandra9.5 km not ranked compare
  3. Katandra West9.5 km 1 compare
  4. Marungi9.5 km not ranked compare
  5. Tallygaroopna9.5 km 55 compare
  6. Zeerust9.5 km not ranked compare
  7. Marionvale9.5 km not ranked compare
  8. Caniambo9.7 km not ranked compare

Housing, rent and growth

Housing & rent

ABS Census 2021

Median rent is 18% of median household income. Below the 30% stress benchmark

MeasureValuevs other VIC suburbs
Median rent$295/week higher than 59%
Median household income$1,676/week higher than 57%
Rent as a share of income18% higher than 51%
Median mortgage repayment$1,603/month higher than 55%
Homes that are rented11% higher than 44%
Owned outright42% higher than 44%
Social housing0% higher than 35%
Average household size2.7 people higher than 72%

2021 Census figures: rents and incomes have risen since, so compare suburbs rather than reading today's prices. The rent share uses the median rent and the median income of all households (owners included), so it is a guide, not the share any one renter pays. The 30% benchmark is a common convention.

Growth & new homes

ABS Regional Population · Building Approvals
MeasureValuevs other VIC areas
Population growth, 5 years
2020–2025
+1.1% higher than 38%
Population growth, last year
2024–2025
+0.4% higher than 30%
New homes approved, 12 months
12 months to Aug 2026
9 higher than 13%
New homes approved per 1,000 residents
12 months to Aug 2026
2.2 higher than 28%

ABS publishes these for larger areas: figures are for “Shepparton Surrounds - East”, which contains this suburb. Approvals are dwellings approved, not yet built. Growth and new supply are change indicators, not a price forecast.

Common questions about Congupna

Is Congupna a high-crime area?

Congupna falls in the “high crime” band: Higher weighted crime rate than 76% of 1,069 ranked VIC suburbs (2026). Rankings use a severity-weighted rate per resident, so serious offences count more than minor ones.

What is the crime rate in Congupna?

In 2026, 41 offences were recorded in Congupna, or 66.1 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.7× the VIC rate of 89.1.

What are the chances of being a victim of crime in Congupna?

Based on 2026 recorded offences per resident, roughly 1 in 78 for violent crime and 1 in 20 for property crime. Recorded crime includes offences against visitors and businesses, so this overstates risk for residents.

Where does this data come from?

Official recorded-crime statistics published by state police and crime statistics agencies, divided by 2021 Census or ABS population estimates. See the methodology page for details.

Data notes

  • Population is estimated (medium confidence) from the ABS 2021 Census.
  • Recorded crime counts offences reported to or detected by police where they occurred. That includes offences against visitors and businesses, so busy centres score higher than their resident risk.
  • States classify offences differently, so ranks compare areas within the same state.