NEWS UPDATE JUNE 2025: Wood-fired pizza and a slice of opportunity. What if your next big adventure came topped with mozzarella and in a wood fired oven? Situated in the heart of Kaniva – where painted sheep roam the streets and the start of the Silo Art Trail, – Little Guys Pizza and Cafe is waiting for its next owner. More than just a pizza-café. It’s the only wood-fired pizza stop on the entire stretch between Melbourne and Adelaide. A highway hero. A destination in its own right. With a prime position in the middle of Commercial St on the Western Highway, it catches the eye of every passing traveller and holds the loyalty of a supportive local community. Think free parking, easy access, high visibility, and an ever-growing flow of foot traffic, road trippers, and hungry families. The price? Less than what it would cost you to build from scratch. The landlord? Friendly, community-minded, and ready to support your vision. Kaniva is more than a pit stop – it’s a small town with a big heart. Join a growing food and arts scene, with the upcoming Wiregrass Heritage Trail combining art and history down the main street. If you’ve ever dreamed of tossing dough and building something uniquely yours – then don't miss this opportunity. Run it as is, or take it to the next level. Call Stuart Kyle at Westech AG Kyle Livestock & Westech Real Estate on 0417 332 805. View the property listing on the web. https://www.realcommercial.com.au/for-sale/property-little-guys-pizza-and-cafe-40-commercial-street-kaniva-vic-3419-504840040
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 renewedoptimism and business confidence at present and properties are scarce.