Swan Hill Rural City Council
Kerang
Kerang at a glance
Median house
$312,500
Median unit
$275,000
Walk score
50
Somewhat walkable
Population
3,960
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Kerang.
Kerang (3579) sits in the Swan Hill region of Victoria. The median house here is $312,500, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Kerang has roughly 3,960 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kerang scores 50/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 Kerang's population at 3,960, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
3,960
Median age
51
Family households
59%
Lone person
39%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $312,500 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $275,000, roughly 12% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $63,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Kerang on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$312,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $275,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$312,500
$275,000
3,960
Median age: 51
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.33% (median rent $200/wk against a $312,500 price tag). Units yield 3.78% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (23%), 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 20263.33%
Based on $312,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.78%
Based on $275,000 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 202672%
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.
299
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.
50
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Kerang.
Local schools for Kerang
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kerang South Primary School
Kerang Primary School
Kerang Technical High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Kerang.
- What is the median house price in Kerang?
- The median house price in Kerang, VIC 3579 is $312,500. The median unit price is $275,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Kerang postcode?
- Kerang is in the 3579 postcode, in VIC, in the Swan Hill Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kerang?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Kerang?
- There are 5 schools serving Kerang on this page, including Kerang South Primary School, Kerang Primary School, Kerang Christian College.
- How walkable is Kerang?
- Kerang has a Walk Score of 50 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kerang?
- Kerang is close to Wandella, East Yeoburn, Dingwall, Koroop, Reedy Lake.
- What is the population of Kerang?
- Kerang has approximately 3,960 residents. 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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