NEWS UPDATE JUL 2026
5 Business opportunities.
5 Business opportunities.
Moving here
Kaniva has become increasingly popular as a tree change destination for people seeking to escape the rat race, pollution, traffic and stresses of city life.
Kaniva offers a unique lifestyle that includes low-density housing, a range of local events, retail, sporting facilities, natural attractions and a community spirit with traditional rural values that make for a great country lifestyle.
House prices vary greatly from $100,000 to newly built houses roughly $500,000. Kaniva offers childcare, kinder & a P12 state school along with medical facilities & resident doctor. The population of the Kaniva & District at the time of the 2020 census was 891, an increase of 11% on the previous census. The town services a further 319 people who live in the neighbouring 3420 and 3415 postcode areas of Lillimur, Miram, Telopea Downs and Serviceton. Most houses are a ten minute walk to the main street and Kaniva has one of the lowest crime rates in Victoria. 60% of people own their home outright and 40% of people volunteer for a community group
Kaniva is seeing renewed optimism and business confidence at present and properties are scarce.
Kaniva has become increasingly popular as a tree change destination for people seeking to escape the rat race, pollution, traffic and stresses of city life.
Kaniva offers a unique lifestyle that includes low-density housing, a range of local events, retail, sporting facilities, natural attractions and a community spirit with traditional rural values that make for a great country lifestyle.
House prices vary greatly from $100,000 to newly built houses roughly $500,000. Kaniva offers childcare, kinder & a P12 state school along with medical facilities & resident doctor. The population of the Kaniva & District at the time of the 2020 census was 891, an increase of 11% on the previous census. The town services a further 319 people who live in the neighbouring 3420 and 3415 postcode areas of Lillimur, Miram, Telopea Downs and Serviceton. Most houses are a ten minute walk to the main street and Kaniva has one of the lowest crime rates in Victoria. 60% of people own their home outright and 40% of people volunteer for a community group
Kaniva is seeing renewed optimism and business confidence at present and properties are scarce.
- Click here for housing and farms for sale. Real Estate for Sale.
- Rental properties are rare due to the low cost of housing. Houses for Rent. We also recommend contacting real estate agents direct. Westech Real Estate or Nutrient Harcourts.
- Click here to get an idea of recent property sales
- Click here for business opportunities. Business opportunities
- Click here if you are looking for work in this area. Advertised job opportunities.
- New residents. Call into West Wimmera Shire Council Offices in Baker St, Kaniva, and pick up a new residents pack, or download from this webpage
- We highly recommend dropping your resume in to employers. Visit our directory for more information.
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.
|
|
|
|
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.
© 2005 - 2026 Kaniva & District Progress Association. Email: [email protected]
Australia Day 2020, West Wimmera Shire Council, Community Group of the Year.
