Kaniva VIC

Postcode 3419 · West Wimmera LGA

Kaniva is a small community in Victoria within the West Wimmera local government area (postcode 3419). With a population of 891, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 51. Households earn a median income of $58K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are managers, professionals, labourers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Kaniva is $232,000, having surged 15.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $300. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $715.

Kaniva is served by 1 school, including 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 989, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 3 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the West Wimmera LGA is moderate at 4,681 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Kaniva offers a gross rental yield of 6.7%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($232K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 4.0x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +15.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.7% High Yield
Price vs State$232K/$875K Below Median
Affordability4.0x Affordable
Price Momentum+15.8% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education4/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$232K
15.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$125
POPULATION
891
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age51
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$1,121
Personal Income /wk$635
Mortgage /mth$715
CRIME (West Wimmera LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,681
Total Incidents180
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops3
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA989
Total Students134
Government1
Kaniva CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 989
HOSPITALS (1)
West Wimmera Health Service [Kaniva]public
Data: 2024