Kerang Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Kerang Compares
Kerang vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Kerang | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,006 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,000 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 51 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Kerang is a locality 248 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3579. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Gannawarra.
According to the 2021 Census, Kerang has a population of 3,960 with a median age of 51. The median weekly household income is $1,006, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. The Indigenous population is 153 (3.9% of residents).
Housing in Kerang includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,000, with 1,663 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 76.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kerang scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Kerang area, including Kerang Technical High School, St Joseph's School, Kerang Christian College and others.
Kerang is part of the Murray River - Swan Hill statistical area in Victoria.
Kerang Details
| Postcode | 3579 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 3,960 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,006/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $573/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 146.6 km² |
| Population Density | 27/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,663 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 153 (3.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -35.7409643 |
| Longitude | 143.9261931 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 248 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Murray River - Swan Hill |
| Local Government | Gannawarra |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 655 (16.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 353 (8.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 727 (18.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,014 (25.6%) |
| 65+ years | 1,228 (31.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 621 (15.7%) |
| Asthma | 475 (12.0%) |
| Diabetes | 291 (7.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 262 (6.6%) |
| Cancer | 175 (4.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 120 (3.0%) |
| Dementia | 64 (1.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 117 (7.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 628 (39.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 543 (33.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 320 (19.9%) |
Schools in Kerang
Suburbs Near Kerang
Same Postcode (3579)
More Kerang Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.