Hindmarsh Shire Council

Jeparit

VIC3423

Jeparit at a glance

Median house

$149,000

Median unit

$68,400

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

476

Median age 56

The brief

What to know about Jeparit.

The postcode for Jeparit is 3423 (VIC).

The median house price in Jeparit is $149,000.

Jeparit (3423) sits in the Hindmarsh region of Victoria. The median house here is $149,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.

Jeparit has roughly 476 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.

Jeparit 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 3 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Jeparit's population at 476, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

476

Median age

56

Family households

65%

Lone person

33%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Houses change hands at $149,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $68,400, roughly 54% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $30,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Jeparit on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$149,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $68,400.

Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$120/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$120/wk

Owner occupied

82%

Renter occupied

10%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$149,000

Median Unit PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$68,400

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

476

Median age: 56

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.19% (median rent $120/wk against a $149,000 price tag). Units yield 9.12% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (10%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

4.19%

Based on $149,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

9.12%

Based on $68,400 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

82%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

37

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences21 (56.8%)
A Crimes against the person11 (29.7%)
E Justice procedures offences5 (13.5%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Jeparit.

Local schools for Jeparit

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Government School Catchment

Jeparit Primary School

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Rainbow P-12 College

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Dimboola Memorial Secondary College

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Frequently asked

About Jeparit.

What is the median house price in Jeparit?
The median house price in Jeparit, VIC 3423 is $149,000. The median unit price is $68,400.
What is the Jeparit postcode?
Jeparit is in the 3423 postcode, in VIC, in the Hindmarsh Shire Council region.
Where is Jeparit?
Jeparit is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3423, in the Hindmarsh Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Jeparit?
The median weekly rent for houses is $120, for units it's $120.
What schools are in Jeparit?
There are 11 schools serving Jeparit on this page, including Jeparit Primary School, Rainbow P-12 College, Dimboola Memorial Secondary College.
How walkable is Jeparit?
Jeparit has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Jeparit?
Jeparit is close to Tarranyurk, Lake Hindmarsh, Antwerp, Glenlee, Lorquon.
What is the population of Jeparit?
The population of Jeparit is approximately 476 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.

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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