Northern Grampians Shire Council
Rupanyup
Rupanyup at a glance
Median house
$185,000
Median unit
$102,960
Population
545
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Rupanyup.
Rupanyup (3388) sits in the Northern Grampians region of Victoria. The median house here is $185,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Rupanyup has roughly 545 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rupanyup's population at 545, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
545
Median age
51
Family households
68%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $185,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $102,960, roughly 44% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $37,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Rupanyup on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$185,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $102,960.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$165/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$165/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
$185,000
$102,960
545
Median age: 51
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.64% (median rent $165/wk against a $185,000 price tag). Units yield 8.33% 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 20264.64%
Based on $185,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20268.33%
Based on $102,960 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 202683%
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.
25
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rupanyup.
Local schools for Rupanyup
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rupanyup Primary School
Murtoa College
Minyip Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Rupanyup.
- What is the median house price in Rupanyup?
- The median house price in Rupanyup, VIC 3388 is $185,000. The median unit price is $102,960. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Rupanyup postcode?
- Rupanyup is in the 3388 postcode, in VIC, in the Northern Grampians Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rupanyup?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $165, for units it's $165.
- What schools are in Rupanyup?
- There are 4 schools serving Rupanyup on this page, including Rupanyup Primary School, Murtoa College, Our Lady Help of Christians School.
- What suburbs are near Rupanyup?
- Rupanyup is close to Murtoa, Wal Wal, Wal Wal, Marnoo West, Minyip.
- What is the population of Rupanyup?
- Rupanyup has approximately 545 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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