Jeparit
VIC 3423 · Hindmarsh
476 (2021) → 462 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Jeparit is a declining suburb in Hindmarsh, VIC 3423, about 327km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $183K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 200km inland. Jeparit has an overall score of 18/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3423 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.78%), Germany (0.63%), Greece (0.63%), New Zealand (0.63%)
Top languages: German (0.63%), Greek (0.63%), Malayalam (0.63%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Very small population (under 500) — per-resident rates aren't shown and no safety score is calculated, but the raw incident counts below are still accurate.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year):
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Incident-trend chart suppressed for this suburb — its all-category totals don't reflect the small resident base. Raw residential counts are shown above.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 928 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Jeparit Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 936
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Entertainment Scene
No data
Entertainment venue data isn't available for this suburb.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Jeparit
What are property prices in Jeparit?
In Jeparit, the .
How far is Jeparit from Melbourne CBD?
Jeparit is about 326.7 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Jeparit?
Jeparit has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 936 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Jeparit?
Jeparit has a transport score of 0/100 and 1 bus stops.