VIC · West Wimmera Council
Kaniva, VIC, 3419
Current weather
11.9°COvercast
93% humidity · 27.4 km/h wind · 15.2° / 9.9° today · 8.3 mm rain
Desirability index
38.5/100
How this score is calculated#322 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Kaniva is a small locality in the West Wimmera area, home to around 891 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 43 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-28%), roughly 48.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, 12 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 891
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,121
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 66 of 456
- Median monthly mortgage
- $715
- Employment rate
- 54.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 17 / 9 / 3
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2026)
- 43
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 29
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 48.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 148 residents
- State safety percentile
- 45.2th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -28.3%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage4
- B22 Graffiti2
- B49 Other Theft16
- B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception3
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order5
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 989
- Kaniva CollegeCombined
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
3 public transport stops in this suburb
- Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwy
- Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwy
- Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwy
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
12 active roadworks / incidents
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN HIGHWAY, COMMERCIAL STREET W09 Jun 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.COMMERCIAL STREET E, DUNGEY STREET09 Jun 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.COMMERCIAL STREET W, MADDEN STREET N09 Jun 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MADDEN STREET N, COMMERCIAL STREET E09 Jun 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MADDEN STREET N, COMMERCIAL STREET E09 Jun 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN HIGHWAY, COMMERCIAL STREET W09 Jun 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.COMMERCIAL STREET E, DUNGEY STREET09 Jun 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.COMMERCIAL STREET W, MADDEN STREET N09 Jun 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 25/05/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN HIGHWAY, COMMERCIAL STREET W24 May 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 25/05/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.COMMERCIAL STREET E, DUNGEY STREET24 May 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
11 planning-related records
2021· 2 proposals
August 2021
- Development of an Outbuilding (Storage Shed)3 BAKER STREET KANIVA 3419Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Eight (8) lot subdivision (resubdivision of three (3) existing lots)10 Industrial DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 9 proposals
August 2020
- Use and Development of a Dwelling149 McDonalds North South RoadNo permit required
- Use and Development of a Restricted Place of Assembly (Men's Shed)30 Commercial Street EastPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Use and Development for Industry (Industrial Workshop for Manufacture and Repair of Farm Machinery) and display of a business identification signLot 1 TP753876R Broughton RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and Development for a Dwelling140 Yearinga RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Development of a warehouse building and associated office7 Industrial DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and Development of a Dwelling and outbuilding (shed)241 Three Chain RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
- Use and development for a Shop and an Art and Craft Centre and the display of signs34 Commercial Street EastPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Development of external alterations to the shopfront and other windows for the existing supermarket66-70 Commercial Street EastPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2020
- Use and development of a Dwelling, associated shed and swimming poolCA97C Yanipy RoadWithdrawn
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
20 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Band ParkPark
- Fauna WetlandsNature reserve
- Freshwater Swamp, Yarrock Wildlife Reserve (hunting)Nature reserve
- Kaniva I21 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
- Kaniva I22 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
- Kaniva I23 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
- Kaniva Recreation ReservePark
- Lawloit I28 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
- Merwyn Swamp Wildlife Reserve (hunting)Nature reserve
- Miram South Bushland ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- Kaniava Hospitalhospital
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- KANIVA RAILWAY STATIONNH1569
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 14
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 38.5/100
- Cohort rank
- #322 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- KANIVA RAILWAY STATIONheritageNH1569
- Kaniava Hospitalhealthhospital
- Band Parkgovernmentpark
- Fauna Wetlandsgovernmentnature_reserve
- Freshwater Swamp, Yarrock Wildlife Reserve (hunting)governmentnature_reserve
- Kaniva I21 Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
- Kaniva I22 Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
- Kaniva I23 Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
- Kaniva Recreation Reservegovernmentpark
- Lawloit I28 Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
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