Rupanyup, VIC 3388 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Rupanyup is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3388, home to 545 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Northern Grampians local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 243 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 545
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,083 /week
- Median personal income
- $638 /week
- Median family income
- $1,451 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Yarriambiack
- Statistical region (SA4)
- North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mallee
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $165 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $650
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Rupanyup Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Walter St/Cromie St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 98.7% of the 311 resolvable premises in Rupanyup. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 98.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 21 across postcode 3388 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 10 property offences, 4 violent offences, 3 drug offences.
- Wider Yarriambiack LGA: 8,069 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rupanyup?
Rupanyup (VIC 3388) had 545 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Yarriambiack local government area.
What is the median rent in Rupanyup?
The median advertised rent in Rupanyup is $165/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Rupanyup?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Rupanyup covering government sectors. Nearest include: Rupanyup Primary School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Rupanyup?
Rupanyup is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Rupanyup?
Across postcode 3388, 21 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (10), violent (4), drug offences (3). 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 Rupanyup?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Rupanyup 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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