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Ouyen

VIC 3490 • Rest of VIC

1,170
Population (2021)
$56,784
Median Household Income
1533.46 km²
Area
$165/wk
Median Rent
RuralFarming CommunityAffordableHistoricSmall Town

About Ouyen

Ouyen is a small rural town in the Mallee region of north-western Victoria, approximately 440 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD. With a population of around 1,170, it serves as a service centre for the surrounding dryland farming district. Ouyen sits along the Calder Highway and the Sunraysia Highway, making it a key crossroads in the Mallee.

The town offers essential services including a hospital, primary and secondary schools, sporting facilities, and a small commercial strip. Ouyen is known for its wheat and grain farming heritage and hosts the annual Ouyen Vanilla Slice Triumph, a popular regional food competition. The town attracts retirees and farming families who value the quiet, close-knit community lifestyle of rural Victoria.

Ouyen falls under postcode 3490 and is governed by Mildura Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mildura (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3490
Urban Area
Mildura
LGA / Council
Mildura
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Mildura (Northern Victoria)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.05°, 142.27°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
1533.46 km²
Elevation
52m

🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Ouyen for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$200K
11 sales · ▼ 16.7% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$165
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$734
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
52 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.2%

6 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Ouyen
0.5 km
6 min

Bus Services

  • V/Line Coach — Mildura 1 hr 15 min
  • V/Line Coach — Bendigo/Melbourne 5 hr 30 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
440 km
By Train
6 hr (coach+train)
By Car (Peak)
5 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hr 45 min

🛣️ Remote rural town; nearest regional centre is Mildura (105 km)

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Town centre amenities within walking distance; car essential for anything beyond.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Mildura Local Government Area, which contains Ouyen. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
502.2 / 100k
2yr Down 22.9% 10yr Down 46.1%
Motor vehicle theft
314.1 / 100k
2yr Down 24.4% 10yr Up 11.5%
Non-FV assault
445.2 / 100k
2yr Down 10.1% 10yr Up 21.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
3.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 88.6%
Steal from vehicle
633.3 / 100k
2yr Down 12.8% 10yr Down 19.5%
View all offence subgroups for Mildura →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,191
Census 2021
1,170
▼ 1.8% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$26,676
Personal Income 2021
$31,928
▲ 19.7% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$31,928 / yr
$614/wk
Household
$56,784 / yr
$1092/wk
Family
$77,688 / yr
$1494/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 982
Born Overseas 71

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 18
  • 2. England 14
  • 3. New Zealand 12
  • 4. China 6
  • 5. Philippines 6
  • 6. Thailand 5
  • 7. Malaysia 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 517
English 424
Irish 135
Scottish 114
German 73
Italian 36
Indian 19
Australian Aboriginal 16
Greek 7
Maltese 6

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

900
Both parents born in Australia
89
Both parents born overseas
53
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.2%
No Religion
37.4%
Hinduism
1.1%
Sikhism
0.9%
Buddhism
0.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
52 (4.4%)
5-14 years
99 (8.5%)
15-19 years
54 (4.6%)
20-24 years
43 (3.7%)
25-34 years
133 (11.4%)
35-44 years
112 (9.6%)
45-54 years
120 (10.3%)
55-64 years
176 (15.0%)
65-74 years
192 (16.4%)
75-84 years
115 (9.8%)
85+ years
81 (6.9%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ouyen known for? +

Ouyen is known as a stopover town on the Calder Highway in the Mallee region, with the iconic Big Desert Wilderness Park and Murray Sunset National Park nearby. The town has become known for the Mallee Bull heritage festival and as a gateway to remote north-west Victoria.

How far is Ouyen from Melbourne? +

Ouyen is approximately 440 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, around a 4.5-5 hour drive via the Calder Highway.

Does Ouyen have public transport? +

Ouyen is served by V/Line coach services on the Melbourne-Mildura route, providing connections to Melbourne and Mildura. The journey to Melbourne takes approximately 5-6 hours.

What is the population of Ouyen? +

According to the 2021 Census, Ouyen has a population of approximately 1,170 residents, a stable service town for the surrounding Mallee farming district.

Is Ouyen a good place to live? +

Ouyen offers very affordable country living in the Mallee with access to spectacular wilderness areas. It suits those working in local agriculture or tourism, or seeking an isolated, affordable lifestyle in far north-west Victoria.

What is the postcode for Ouyen? +

The postcode for Ouyen is 3490.

What is the average income in Ouyen? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Ouyen is about $614 per week (around $31,900 per year). The median household income is $1,092 per week and the median family income is $1,494 per week.

What is the median house price in Ouyen? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $200,000, down 16.7% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Ouyen? +

The median age in Ouyen is 52. The largest age group is 65–74 (192 residents, around 16%). Around 18% of residents are under 20 and about 33% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Ouyen a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Ouyen is part of the Mildura LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Ouyen? +

In Ouyen, the median weekly rent is $165, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $734 (2021 Census).