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Rupanyup

VIC 3388 • Victoria

545
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
414.15 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemotePeacefulHistoric
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About Rupanyup

Rupanyup is a small agricultural town in the Wimmera region of north-western Victoria, located within the Shire of Yarriambiack approximately 290 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, 49 kilometres east of Horsham, and 18 kilometres east of Murtoa. With a population of around 545 residents across a vast 414 square kilometre locality, Rupanyup is a traditional service town for surrounding grain and sheep farming properties. The town name is an Aboriginal word meaning 'branch hanging over water', and it was established in 1873 as the region opened to agricultural settlement.

Rupanyup is perhaps best known today for its contribution to the Wimmera's celebrated Silo Art Trail, which has brought colour and visitors to the region's grain silos. The town's main street, Cromie Street, features local services including a hotel, general store, and community facilities, while the surrounding farming landscape defines the rhythm of life. With the old Bolangum railway line long closed (the station operated from 1887 to 1983), a private vehicle is essential. Rupanyup suits those with a deep connection to agricultural communities and the open, flat landscapes of the Victorian Wimmera.

Rupanyup falls under postcode 3388 and is governed by the Yarriambiack Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3388
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Yarriambiack
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.60°, 142.69°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
414.15 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

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

🏡House
$185K
5 sales · ▼ 38.3% 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.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3388

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3388 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$62,465
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$96,212

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3388; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional coach services — Horsham / Melbourne 45 min to Horsham; 3.5-4 hrs to Melbourne

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
290 km
By Train
No direct service; V/Line coach connections via Horsham to Melbourne
By Car (Peak)
3-3.5 hrs via Western Highway (A8)
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hrs via Western Highway (A8)

🛣️ Very remote; Horsham is the main service centre and transport hub; car is essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rupanyup has a small main street with basic services, but most errands and all major shopping require a car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
545
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
270.5 / 100k
2yr Down 21.4% 10yr Down 24.0%
Motor vehicle theft
79.6 / 100k
2yr Up 27.1% 10yr Up 34.1%
Non-FV assault
238.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 40.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
222.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 25.2%
View all offence subgroups for Yarriambiack →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rupanyup known for? +

Rupanyup is known for its agricultural heritage and its contribution to the Wimmera's Silo Art Trail, a regional tourism initiative that has transformed grain silos into large-scale artworks. The town name is an Aboriginal word meaning 'branch hanging over water' and was established in 1873.

How far is Rupanyup from Melbourne CBD? +

Rupanyup is approximately 290 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD, roughly a 3 to 3.5 hour drive via the Western Highway.

Does Rupanyup have public transport? +

There is no rail service to Rupanyup; the Bolangum railway line closed in 1983. Limited regional V/Line coach services connect to Horsham and onwards to Melbourne, but a private vehicle is essential for most residents.

What is the population of Rupanyup? +

According to the 2021 Census, Rupanyup has a population of approximately 545 residents, making it a small but established rural town serving the surrounding Wimmera farming community.

Is Rupanyup a good place to live? +

Rupanyup is a good fit for those committed to rural and agricultural life in the Wimmera. The community is tight-knit and the landscape is open and peaceful, though residents must be self-sufficient and comfortable with limited services and long drives to major centres.

What is the postcode for Rupanyup? +

The postcode for Rupanyup is 3388.

What is the median house price in Rupanyup? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $185,000, down 38.3% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

Is Rupanyup a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Rupanyup is part of the Yarriambiack 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.