Hindmarsh Shire Council
Ouyen
Ouyen at a glance
Median house
$200,000
Median unit
$113,040
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
1,170
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Ouyen.
Ouyen (3490) sits in the Hindmarsh region of Victoria. The median house here is $200,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Ouyen has roughly 1,170 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Ouyen scores 44/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ouyen's population at 1,170, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,170
Median age
52
Family households
60%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $200,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $113,040, roughly 43% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $40,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Ouyen on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$200,000
+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)
$163/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$165/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$200,000
$113,040
1,170
Median age: 52
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.24% (median rent $163/wk against a $200,000 price tag). Units yield 7.59% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (21%), 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 20264.24%
Based on $200,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20267.59%
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 202675%
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.
35
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.
44
10
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ouyen.
Local schools for Ouyen
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ouyen P-12 College
Tempy Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Ouyen.
- What is the median house price in Ouyen?
- The median house price in Ouyen, VIC 3490 is $200,000. The median unit price is $113,040. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Ouyen postcode?
- Ouyen is in the 3490 postcode, in VIC, in the Hindmarsh Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ouyen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $163, for units it's $165.
- What schools are in Ouyen?
- There are 2 schools serving Ouyen on this page, including Ouyen P-12 College, Tempy Primary School.
- How walkable is Ouyen?
- Ouyen has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 10, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ouyen?
- Ouyen is close to Walpeup, Kulwin, Tempy, Mittyack, Mittyack.
- What is the population of Ouyen?
- Ouyen has approximately 1,170 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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