Kaniva at a glance
Median house
$182,000
Median unit
$113,040
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
891
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Kaniva.
The postcode for Kaniva is 3419 (VIC).
The median house price in Kaniva is $182,000.
Kaniva (3419) sits in the Hindmarsh region of Victoria. The median house here is $182,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Kaniva has roughly 891 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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What it’s like to live here.
Kaniva 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 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kaniva's population at 891, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
891
Median age
51
Family households
62%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $182,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $113,040, roughly 38% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $36,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Kaniva on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$182,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $113,040.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$125/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$125/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
$182,000
$113,040
891
Median age: 51
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.57% (median rent $125/wk against a $182,000 price tag). Units yield 5.75% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (14%), 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 20263.57%
Based on $182,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.75%
Based on $113,040 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 202678%
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.
51
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Kaniva.
Local schools for Kaniva
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kaniva College
Nhill College
Non-Government Schools
St Patrick's School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Kaniva.
- What is the median house price in Kaniva?
- The median house price in Kaniva, VIC 3419 is $182,000. The median unit price is $113,040.
- What is the Kaniva postcode?
- Kaniva is in the 3419 postcode, in VIC, in the Hindmarsh Shire Council region.
- Where is Kaniva?
- Kaniva is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3419, in the Hindmarsh Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kaniva?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $125, for units it's $125.
- What schools are in Kaniva?
- There are 4 schools serving Kaniva on this page, including Kaniva College, St Patrick's School, Nhill College.
- How walkable is Kaniva?
- Kaniva has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kaniva?
- Kaniva is close to Lillimur, Miram, Serviceton, Lawloit, Broughton.
- What is the population of Kaniva?
- The population of Kaniva is approximately 891 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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