Kaniva, VIC 3419 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kaniva is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3419, home to 891 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Hindmarsh local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 386 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 891
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,121 /week
- Median personal income
- $635 /week
- Median family income
- $1,505 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- 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
- $125 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $715
- Rent share of household income
- 11%
Schools
- Kaniva College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Kaniva Community Roadhouse/Western Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 2 pubs and bars
- 7 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 94.7% of the 492 resolvable premises in Kaniva. 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: 94.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 43 across postcode 3419 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 28 property offences, 8 violent offences, 1 drug offences.
- Wider West Wimmera LGA: 4,681 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kaniva?
Kaniva (VIC 3419) had 891 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the West Wimmera local government area.
What is the median rent in Kaniva?
The median advertised rent in Kaniva is $125/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kaniva?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Kaniva covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kaniva College (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kaniva?
Kaniva is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (94.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kaniva?
Across postcode 3419, 43 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (28), violent (8), drug offences (1). 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 Kaniva?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kaniva centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. 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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