Victoria · Suburb Profile

Kerang VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kerang, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Kerang VIC is 3,960 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kerang is $573 per week ($29,796 per year). Median rent in Kerang is $200 per week ($867 per month). Kerang has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Kerang has a population density of 27.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kerang is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kerang is $1,000.

There were 425 recorded offences in Kerang in 2025-25, a rate of 107 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (131 offences).

Kerang Map

📍

Loading map…

Kerang Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kerang Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$573/wk

$29,796 per year

#7479 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

🏡

Mortgage

$1,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Kerang Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (1,908) Female 51.9% (2,055)

Population Density

27.0

people per km²

3,960 people · 146.6 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,412

Family income/wk

Kerang Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Kerang Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

64.4% 770 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

35.6% 426 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Kerang Country of Birth

Australia

97.1%

England

1.8%

India

0.5%

Brazil

0.2%

Egypt

0.2%

Germany

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Kerang Religion

No Religion

41.6%

Catholic

18.0%

Anglican

12.1%

Not stated

9.6%

Uniting Church

7.1%

Baptist

4.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.2%

Brethren

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kerang Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

37.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

22.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Kerang Languages Spoken at Home

Other

25.0%

SAL Tot

18.2%

Greek

13.6%

IAL Nepali

9.1%

IAL Punjabi

9.1%

Portuguese

9.1%

Thai

9.1%

Serbian

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Kerang Employment

💼

Employed full-time

29.5% 864 people

⏰

Employed part-time

17.3% 507 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.6% 75 people

🏠

Not in labour force

50.6% 1,479 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Kerang Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.4%

Bachelor Degree

17.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.8%

Certificate I/II

3.4%

Postgraduate Degree

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Kerang Occupation

Professionals

24.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.6%

Community & Personal Service

14.4%

Managers

12.7%

Clerical & Administrative

8.9%

Labourers

8.7%

Sales Workers

6.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Kerang Field of Study

Engineering

19.1%

Management & Commerce

16.8%

Society & Culture

13.8%

Health

12.3%

Education

12.0%

Architecture & Building

7.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.8%

Agriculture & Environment

6.5%

Creative Arts

2.3%

Information Technology

1.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Kerang Dwelling Types

Separate house

91.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kerang Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

1.9%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

14.0%

$500-$649/wk

8.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.0%

$4,000+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kerang Marital Status

💍

Married

43.3% 1,432

↔️

Separated

4.4% 144

📋

Divorced

10.7% 353

🕊️

Widowed

10.9% 361

👤

Never married

30.7% 1,015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kerang Ancestry

English

35.9%

Australian

34.2%

Scottish

9.3%

Irish

8.4%

German

3.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.7%

Other

2.3%

Italian

1.6%

Dutch

0.8%

Filipino

0.5%

Greek

0.5%

Indian

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kerang School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

25.0%

Primary — Government

23.9%

Primary — Catholic

14.7%

Vocational Education

10.4%

Pre-school

9.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.1%

Secondary — Catholic

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Kerang Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.8% 723

✅

No need for assistance

90.2% 6,640

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Kerang Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

26.5% 803

—

Not a volunteer

73.5% 2,224

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kerang Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.0%

$300-$449/mo

5.5%

$450-$599/mo

7.2%

$600-$799/mo

17.2%

$800-$999/mo

16.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

7.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kerang How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.8%

Did not go to work

10.7%

Walked only

6.8%

Car (passenger)

4.9%

Truck

0.8%

Other

0.8%

Bicycle

0.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.3%

Bus

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Kerang Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.3%

1 vehicle

39.1%

2 vehicles

33.8%

3 vehicles

12.7%

4+ vehicles

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Kerang Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.1%

2 bedrooms

17.6%

3 bedrooms

52.8%

4 bedrooms

22.8%

5 bedrooms

3.7%

6+ bedrooms

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Kerang Population Mobility

11.9%

moved in the last year

34.9%

moved in the last 5 years

5.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kerang Indigenous Population

3.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

291

Indigenous residents

7,107

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kerang Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

421

Arthritis

233

Asthma

212

Heart disease

148

Diabetes

135

Lung condition

123

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Kerang Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.1%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

8.0%

$300-$399/wk

7.6%

$400-$499/wk

7.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

13.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.5%

$3,500+/wk

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kerang Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.1%

Couple — no children

35.2%

One parent — children under 15

11.7%

Couple — no children under 15

11.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kerang Military Service

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 3

🏅

Previously served

3.1% 96

👤

Never served

96.8% 2,951

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kerang Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.0% 482

—

Did not provide

84.0% 2,527

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kerang Children Ever Born

No children

22.9%

1 child

10.3%

2 children

24.4%

3 children

26.6%

4 children

12.3%

5+ children

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Kerang When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Kerang Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.5%

5–14 hours

28.2%

15–29 hours

14.4%

30+ hours

11.8%

Did not do domestic work

28.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Kerang Household Size

1 person

38.5%

2 persons

35.4%

3 persons

10.5%

4 persons

8.2%

5 persons

4.6%

6+ persons

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kerang Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,163

Moved — same area (SA2)

206

Moved from VIC

168

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

Moved from ACT

Moved from WA

Moved from TAS

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Kerang Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.9%

Blended family — no other children

6.9%

Step family — no other children

6.3%

Other couple — children only

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kerang Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 425 total

Justice Procedures

131

Assault

Theft

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Public Order

Break & Enter

Weapons

Fraud

Other

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Kerang Schools

schools nearby

government

944

avg ICSEA score

305

total students

St Joseph's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 142 students

1019

ICSEA

Kerang South Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 106 students

958

ICSEA

Kerang Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 57 students

856

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

View all schools in Kerang with map →

Kerang Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,006/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Kerang

Your weekly income

≈ $4,359/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $806/wk

Rent share 19.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Ouyen

Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $35/wk

Dimboola

Income: $575/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $30/wk

Donald

Income: $604/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Warracknabeal

Income: $637/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

St Arnaud

Income: $560/wk Rent: $188/wk Save: $12/wk

Orbost

Income: $489/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $10/wk

Heywood

Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Cohuna

Income: $594/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $15/wk

Kerang vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Nathalia

Pop: 1,982 Income: $628/wk Rent: $194/wk

Dennington

Pop: 1,994 Income: $846/wk Rent: $370/wk

Bellfield (Banyule - Vic.)

Pop: 1,996 Income: $722/wk Rent: $375/wk

Marong

Pop: 2,005 Income: $900/wk Rent: $350/wk

Princes Hill

Pop: 2,005 Income: $1,156/wk Rent: $462/wk

Yackandandah

Pop: 2,008 Income: $813/wk Rent: $306/wk

Compare Kerang

Kerang vs Nathalia →Kerang vs Dennington →Kerang vs Bellfield (Banyule - Vic.) →Kerang vs Marong →

Frequently Asked Questions About Kerang

What is the population of Kerang VIC?

The population of Kerang VIC is 3,960 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 27.0 people per km².Kerang is ranked #1,940 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kerang?

The median personal income in Kerang VIC is $573 per week, or $29,796 per year.The median household income is $1,006 per week.Family income is $1,412 per week.Kerang is ranked #7,479 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kerang?

Median rent in Kerang VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 19.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kerang ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kerang?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kerang VIC is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kerang?

The median age in Kerang VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kerang a good suburb to live in?

Kerang is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 3,960.The median income is $573/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Explore More

📊 Australian Average Salary 🏘️ Australian House Prices 🌆 Melbourne Cost of Living

Looking for schools, childcare centres, and playgrounds in this area? See kid.com.au for family facilities data.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21328. All dollar figures in AUD.