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Wycheproof

VIC 3527 · Buloke

610 (2021)586 est. (2025) · Declining

24
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

610
Population
$194K
Median house (2024)
92
Safety score
4
Transport score

Wycheproof is a declining suburb in Buloke, VIC 3527, about 249km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $194K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 4/100, and is about 245km inland. Wycheproof has an overall score of 24/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 92/100.

248.7 km
To Melbourne CBD
245.5 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
72.0 km
To nearest station

Demographics

610
Population
56
Median age
2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,011
vs NSW median-45.4%
Bachelor degree or higher22.3%
Born in Australia82.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse247 / 0 / 21

Top countries of birth: England (2.46%), New Zealand (0.98%), Philippines (0.66%), Scotland (0.66%), Turkey (0.66%)

Top languages: Mandarin (0.82%), Filipino (0.49%), Turkish (0.49%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$194K+22.9%
Median house (2024)
Data not available
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

92
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

1
Break & enter dwelling164/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
2
Motor vehicle theft328/100k
1
Domestic assault164/100k
RobberyNot reported

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 19 (all categories, latest year)3,115 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

14

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

1
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 982 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Wycheproof P-12 CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 982

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

4
2Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationKerang Railway (72.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.5°C
Summer max
12.3°C
Winter max
560mm
Rainfall/yr
6.6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
11 in suburbCafes/Rest.
22 in suburbParks
11 in suburbPlaygrounds
22 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
99 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalEast Wimmera Health Service (Birchip Campus) (29.8 km)
Nearest vet44.6 km
Nearest airportMildura (228.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

60

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
9
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

49

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

2
Parks
1
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
1
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

70

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
2
Landmarks

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

95

Entertainment paradise

A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents4.92

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

84

Outstanding childcare access

Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.64

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Declining
Annual growth rate-1.00%
Projected population 2041554
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Wycheproof

Is Wycheproof safe?

Wycheproof has a residential safety score of 92/100, 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 3,115 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Wycheproof?

In Wycheproof, the .

How far is Wycheproof from Melbourne CBD?

Wycheproof is about 248.7 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Wycheproof?

Wycheproof has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 982 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Wycheproof?

Wycheproof has a transport score of 4/100 and 2 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.