Four Unique Business Opportunities in Kaniva, Wimmera
Positioned halfway between Melbourne and Adelaide, Kaniva offers a rare combination of affordable entry, strong community support, and highway exposure. With a steady flow of travellers and a loyal local base, it’s an ideal place to start or relocate a business. You can also learn more about lifestyle and relocation here: Moving to Kaniva
40 Commercial Street, Kaniva Former Pizza Cafe
A ready-made hospitality opportunity in the heart of the main street.
92 Commercial Street, Kaniva Former Wimmera Power & Ag Equipment
A rare mixed-use opportunity $150K not including business.
34–36 Progress Street, Kaniva, Former Salvation Army Church & Residence
House, Church and Hall $399K plus GST with enormous potential.
121-125 Commercial St, Kaniva
Travellers Inn Kaniva, Leasehold $465K plus SAV
Why Invest in Kaniva?
Kaniva is more than just a stop on the highway — it’s a town with:
Support for Your Business Journey
The West Wimmera Shopfront Improvement Grant offers up to $5,000 to help transform your shopfront, improve accessibility, and attract more customers. It’s a simple co-funded program designed to boost your street presence while contributing to a more welcoming main street for the whole community. Learn more and apply here
If you are thinking about buying a business, the permit query form triggers a conversation with council to avoid costly mistakes. Get the facts before you make a financial commitment and remember that council are there to help guide you: Permit query form
More help and advice:
Positioned halfway between Melbourne and Adelaide, Kaniva offers a rare combination of affordable entry, strong community support, and highway exposure. With a steady flow of travellers and a loyal local base, it’s an ideal place to start or relocate a business. You can also learn more about lifestyle and relocation here: Moving to Kaniva
40 Commercial Street, Kaniva Former Pizza Cafe
A ready-made hospitality opportunity in the heart of the main street.
- Prime highway exposure with existing café/pizza setup. Avg weekly takings were $8 - $10K
- Offers from $40K for plant and equipment, Current lease $433.33 per month
- Suits someone ready to step into food service or bring a fresh concept to town eg Pizza and Pasta, or Healthy cafe, (Durum wheat capital of Victoria and strong legume growing area)
- Former supermarket large space, perfect as a cafe, gallery, multi-business model.
- Private sale, Contact Nakita 0400 186 140
92 Commercial Street, Kaniva Former Wimmera Power & Ag Equipment
A rare mixed-use opportunity $150K not including business.
- Large workshop / industrial space
- Mezzanine floor accommodation space (ready to complete)
- Ideal for trades, mechanical, ag services or fabrication
- Positioned in a town with strong agricultural demand
- Weblink: https://www.westechag.com.au/property?property_id=1663632
34–36 Progress Street, Kaniva, Former Salvation Army Church & Residence
House, Church and Hall $399K plus GST with enormous potential.
- Newly renovated church building with kitchen plus house and hall/ office space.
- Ideal for:
- Studio or gallery
- Theatre or performance space
- Wellness / fitness centre
- Weblink: https://www.westechag.com.au/property?property_id=1696685
121-125 Commercial St, Kaniva
Travellers Inn Kaniva, Leasehold $465K plus SAV
- Features 11 fully refurbished guest rooms with excellent reviews and consistent bookings
- Includes private three-bedroom manager’s residence, making it an ideal "home and business" lifestyle opportunity.
- Includes an adjoining vacant block of land, offering significant potential for future expansion (STCA).
- Weblink: https://accomproperties.com.au/business-display/business-kaniva,18298
Why Invest in Kaniva?
Kaniva is more than just a stop on the highway — it’s a town with:
- A strong sense of community
- Growing tourism (Silo Art & Sheep Art Trail)
- Affordable property and business entry.
- A supportive environment for small business through digital promotion.
Support for Your Business Journey
The West Wimmera Shopfront Improvement Grant offers up to $5,000 to help transform your shopfront, improve accessibility, and attract more customers. It’s a simple co-funded program designed to boost your street presence while contributing to a more welcoming main street for the whole community. Learn more and apply here
If you are thinking about buying a business, the permit query form triggers a conversation with council to avoid costly mistakes. Get the facts before you make a financial commitment and remember that council are there to help guide you: Permit query form
More help and advice:
Tues 23rd June, 10 - 4pm
Small Business Bus Visit
Whether you’re starting, building or transforming your business, the Small Business Bus can help develop your ideas and capabilities. Access a free 45-minute sessions with expert adviser, plus walk-in support through the Bus Concierge service. Located outside the Council Offices in Baker St from 10am to 4pm. Bookings are essential, offering a valuable opportunity to get expert guidance and support tailored to your business needs. Book now
Business Victoria Workshops
Click here for a variety of small business workshops including various free online ones, eg social media etc. More info
Business Victoria Free Virtual Advice Session
Whether you're planning, starting or growing your business, Business Victoria can help you to develop your business ideas and capabilities. A business expert will help to identify a clear direction for your business, discuss key issues and priorities, and develop a business action plan to achieve your goals, all for free. Available Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm, the one-on-one sessions last 45-minutes and bookings are essential.
https://business.vic.gov.au/learning-and-advice/virtual-advice-sessions
Small Business Bus Visit
Whether you’re starting, building or transforming your business, the Small Business Bus can help develop your ideas and capabilities. Access a free 45-minute sessions with expert adviser, plus walk-in support through the Bus Concierge service. Located outside the Council Offices in Baker St from 10am to 4pm. Bookings are essential, offering a valuable opportunity to get expert guidance and support tailored to your business needs. Book now
Business Victoria Workshops
Click here for a variety of small business workshops including various free online ones, eg social media etc. More info
Business Victoria Free Virtual Advice Session
Whether you're planning, starting or growing your business, Business Victoria can help you to develop your business ideas and capabilities. A business expert will help to identify a clear direction for your business, discuss key issues and priorities, and develop a business action plan to achieve your goals, all for free. Available Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm, the one-on-one sessions last 45-minutes and bookings are essential.
https://business.vic.gov.au/learning-and-advice/virtual-advice-sessions
Why Kaniva?
Check out the videos below and hear from 3 people as to why they chose Kaniva.
Check out the videos below and hear from 3 people as to why they chose Kaniva.
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Kaniva, first and last highway town in Victoria. Gateway to the Wimmera Mallee Silo Art Trail. Home of Sheep Art.
Visitor Information Centre: 41 Commercial St, Kaniva, Vic. 3419.
Open: Weekdays 9 - 2.30pm, Weekends 9.30 - 2pm. Ph: (03) 5314 9083 WWSC Ph 13 99 72.
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Australia Day 2020, West Wimmera Shire Council, Community Group of the Year.
