Edenhope, VIC 3318 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Edenhope is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3318, home to 937 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the West Wimmera local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 338 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 937
- Median age
- 54 years
- Median household income
- $963 /week
- Median personal income
- $575 /week
- Median family income
- $1,566 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- West Wimmera
- Statistical region (SA4)
- North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mallee
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $165 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Edenhope College
- St Malachy's School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Elizabeth St/Anzac Ave
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 1 pub or bar
- 13 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 53.5% of the 609 resolvable premises in Edenhope. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 53.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 18.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 21.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 2.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 47 across postcode 3318 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 20 property offences, 8 violent offences, 6 public order offences.
- Wider West Wimmera LGA: 4,681 offences per 100,000 residents.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Edenhope?
Edenhope (VIC 3318) had 937 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the West Wimmera local government area.
What is the median rent in Edenhope?
The median advertised rent in Edenhope is $165/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Edenhope?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Edenhope covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Edenhope College (0.9 km), St Malachy's School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Edenhope?
Edenhope is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (53.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Edenhope?
Across postcode 3318, 47 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (20), violent (8), public order (6). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Edenhope?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Edenhope centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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