Kerang VIC

Postcode 3579 · Gannawarra LGA

Kerang is a smaller suburb in Victoria within the Gannawarra local government area (postcode 3579). With a population of 3,960, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 51. Households earn a median income of $52K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, managers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Kerang is $310,000, having grown strongly 9.7% over the past year. Units have a median price of $255,000 (+35.6% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $310. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,000.

Kerang is served by 5 schools, including 3 primary, 1 secondary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 957, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 3 rail stations. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Gannawarra LGA is higher than average at 8,294 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Kerang offers a gross rental yield of 5.2%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($310K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +9.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.2% High Yield
Price vs State$310K/$875K Below Median
Affordability5.9x Affordable
Price Momentum+9.7% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$47,345
Mean Income$53,466
Earners2,284
YoY Change+7.2%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$310K
9.7% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$255K
35.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$200
POPULATION
3,960
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age51
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$1,006
Personal Income /wk$573
Mortgage /mth$1,000
CRIME (Gannawarra LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,294
Total Incidents862
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations3
Kerang Station
Kerang Station/Boundary St
SCHOOLS (5)
Avg ICSEA957
Total Students670
Government3
Catholic1
Independent1
Kerang Technical High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 948
St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1019
Kerang Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1003
Kerang South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 958
Kerang Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 856
HOSPITALS (1)
Kerang District Healthpublic
Data: 2024