Kerang
VIC 3579 · Gannawarra
3,960 (2021) → 3,799 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kerang is a declining suburb in Gannawarra, VIC 3579, about 249km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $270K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 73/100, and is about 249km inland. Kerang has an overall score of 49/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 79/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.59%), Philippines (0.63%), South Africa (0.53%), India (0.35%), New Zealand (0.35%)
Top languages: Filipino (0.28%), Greek (0.23%), Punjabi (0.2%), Thai (0.2%), Tagalog (0.18%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 964 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1018
- Kerang Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 997
- Kerang South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 959
- Kerang Technical High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 942
- Kerang Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 902
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kerang
Is Kerang safe?
Kerang has a residential safety score of 79/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,303 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kerang?
In Kerang, the .
How far is Kerang from Melbourne CBD?
Kerang is about 249.3 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Kerang?
Kerang has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 964 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kerang?
Kerang has a transport score of 73/100, including 1 train station and 1 bus stops.