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VIC · Gannawarra Council

Kerang, 3579

Est. population · Jun 2025

3,795

Growth (1 yr)

-0.6%

Growth (5 yr)

-4.1%

Median age

51

Median income

$1,006/wk

Employment rate

44.6%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$412,500

Languages at home

2.6%non-English

Most common: Greek, Nepali, Portuguese

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

43.9/100
Average

625th in VIC

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Education hub
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Kerang is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Education hub, Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

Kerang is a quieter mid-sized suburb in Gannawarra Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.

Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.

Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.

The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer community and employment compared with similar regional towns, though schools and education remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Kerang snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$413k

+29% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

3,795

-0.6% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

10.4%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#70

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

78th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

2nd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

2/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

28th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
43.9/100 — Average
National rank
3093rd in Australia
State rank
625th in VIC
Peer rank
#70 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#205 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$412,500
Median price change
+28.9%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

3,795(June 2025)

-0.6% annual · -4.1% over 5 years · 2th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
-0.6%
5-year growth
-4.1%
Change in 1 year
-22
Change in 5 years
-162
Growth rank in VIC
2th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,750), extrapolated at -0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
3,960
Median age
51
Median household income / week
$1,006
Dwelling vacancy
10.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
193 of 1,854
Median monthly mortgage
$1,000
Employment rate
44.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,483 / 135 / 0 (+ 38 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
416
Against the person
80
Against property
147
Rate per 1,000 residents
109.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 50 residents
State safety percentile
77.7th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-15.4%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage41
  • B49 Other Theft33
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order53
  • E22 Breach Intervention Order24
  • E23 Breach Bail Conditions43

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
958
Median ICSEA percentile
28th
School list
  • Kerang Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1003 · 48th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 121 students · Top SEA quarter 12%View on My School →
  • Kerang Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 856 · 5th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 57 students · Top SEA quarter 1%View on My School →
  • Kerang South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 958 · 28th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 106 students · Top SEA quarter 4%View on My School →
  • Kerang Technical High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 948 · 24th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 244 students · Top SEA quarter 6%View on My School →
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1019 · 56th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 142 students · Top SEA quarter 18%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Kerang Railway Station
  • Kerang Station
  • Kerang Station/Boundary St
  • Kerang Station/Boundary St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Atkinson ParkPark
  • Dry Lake B.R.Nature reserve
  • North Street Public ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
54
Parks (OSM)
5

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
6
Nearest hospital
Kerang District Health (2.5 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • Kerang Dental SurgeryDentist
  • Kerang District HealthHospital
  • Kerang Medical ClinicYes
  • Mallee PhysiotherapyWellington StreetPhysiotherapist
  • Taylormade PodiatryWellington StreetDoctor
  • TerryWhite ChemmartVictoria StreetPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
134
Participants per 1,000 residents
35.3

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
30° / 14°
Rainfall
78 mm · ~10 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
23° / 9°
Rainfall
94 mm · ~12 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
15° / 4°
Rainfall
110 mm · ~14 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
22° / 8°
Rainfall
115 mm · ~14 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

27 planning-related records

2021· 3 proposals

  • April 2021

  • Consolidation
    63-67 Tate DriveNo permit required

  • March 2021

  • 2 Lot Subdivision in accordance with the endorsed plans
    20-22 Wellington StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development and extension to an existing building (shop) in accordance with the endorsed plan
    111 Bendigo RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 24 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Development of a Service Station / food & drink premises and associated buildings & works & erection of business identification sign & internally illuminated sign in accordance with the endorsed plans
    63-67 Tate DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Thirteen (13) lot subdivision and creation of easements in accordance with the endorsed plan
    Tate DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an extension to a shop (bottle shop), erection of business identification signage and extension to the red line area of a licensed premises in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    60A Victoria StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding in accordance with the endorsed plan
    199 Murray Valley HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Development of three (3) dwellings and demolition of existing dwelling) in accordance with the endorsed plan
    39 McCann CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Development of an extension to a dwelling in accordance with the endorsed plans
    176 Boundary StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of an Industrial Building and Reduction in the required number of car parking spaces in accordance with the endorsed plan.
    39 Tate DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Five lot subdivision (boundary realignment) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    482 Kerang-Koondrook RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot subdivision in accordance with the endorsed plan
    1 Tate DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision in accordance with the endorsed plan
    11 Borough DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling and associated outbuilding in accordance with the endorsed plan
    10 Station StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Two (2) subdivision (boundary re-alignment) in accordance with the endorsed plan
    25 Andrew StreetNo permit required
  • Development of a two stores (vehicle storage) in stages in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    33 Tate DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of an store (vehicle and machinery storage) in accordance with the endorsed plan
    1-3 Salisbury StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an agricultural outbuilding (hay shed) in accordance with the endorsed plan
    427 Old Kerang RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an extension to an industrial building in accordance with the endorsed plans
    67 Kerang-Quambatook RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) lot subdivision in accordance with the endorsed plan
    6 Murray StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Two (2) lot subdivision in accordance with the endorsed plans
    2 Lilac AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Development of a store in accordance with the endorsed plan
    49 Park RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Use of land for a retail business and reduction in the car parking spaces in accordance with the endorsed plan
    69 Bendigo RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for a restricted recreation facility (personal training studio) and reduction in car parking spaces required in accordance with the endorsed plan
    72 Wellington StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • removal of staged condition S9 in accordance with the planning permit
    Tate DriveNo permit required

  • February 2020

  • Earthworks for the construction of a channel in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    944 Kerang-Murrabit RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Two lot subdivision (boundary realignment) in accordacne witht eh endorsed plans
    68 Tate DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Mallee
Member of Parliament
Anne WEBSTER (The Nationals)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,604
Turnout (2025)
91.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-0.1 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 69.0%Labor 31.0%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 39.6 km away).

Coalition 76.3%Labor 23.8%

7.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +0.5 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Kerang NorthLabor 20.4% · Coalition 79.5% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
  • KerangLabor 27.9% · Coalition 72.1% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
  • Lake CharmLabor 17.3% · Coalition 82.7% TPP (2025)17.4 km away
  • KoondrookLabor 22.1% · Coalition 77.8% TPP (2025)19.5 km away
  • MurrabitLabor 20.8% · Coalition 79.2% TPP (2025)21.5 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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