Swan Hill Rural City Council
Appin
Appin at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,450
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Appin.
Appin (3579) sits in the Swan Hill region of Victoria.
Appin has roughly 5,450 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Appin scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Appin's population at 5,450, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
5,450
Median age
50
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
5,450
Median age: 50
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Appin.
Local schools for Appin
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Government School Catchment
Kerang South Primary School
Kerang Primary School
Kerang Technical High School
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Frequently asked
About Appin.
- What is the Appin postcode?
- Appin is in the 3579 postcode, in VIC, in the Swan Hill Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Appin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Appin?
- There are 5 schools serving Appin on this page, including Kerang South Primary School, Kerang Christian College, Kerang Primary School.
- How walkable is Appin?
- Appin has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Appin?
- Appin is close to Lake Meran, Appin South, Dingwall, Macorna, Meering West.
- What is the population of Appin?
- Appin has approximately 5,450 residents. The median age is 50.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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