Rainbow

POSTAL CODE: VIC, 3424
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RAINBOW, 3424 delivered a weaker performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.

Investors saw the median home price rise to $192,000.

Profits due to an upward trend in home prices in the suburb averaged 14.97% per annum over a 3-year period.

RAINBOW now ranks at the 676th place on a list of fastest growing suburbs in the territory.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in RAINBOW are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

Because of this real estate investors could earn a rental income of N/A based on current median home prices.

Regardless, it is expected for properties to spend some time on the market prior to a successful sale. In RAINBOW, homes and units usually stay on listing for an average of 82 days.

In 2016, 15 properties were sold in RAINBOW during the past year, making it the 589th most active market in VIC based on total real estate transactions.

Surburb overview

Rainbow is a rural township in the Wimmera region of north-western Victoria, about 420 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and approximately 145 kilometres north of Horsham. Situated within the Shire of Yarriambiack, the township serves as an important service centre for the surrounding agricultural district. Grain cropping, sheep grazing and mixed farming form the foundation of the local economy, while its proximity to several national parks and natural attractions supports tourism and outdoor recreation.

According to the 2021 Census, Rainbow had a population of 761 people. The township has an established community comprising farming families, long-term residents, retirees and people employed in agriculture, education, healthcare and local businesses. Community organisations, sporting clubs and volunteer groups contribute to the township's active social and civic life.

The Henty Highway and local roads connect Rainbow, providing access to Warracknabeal, Hopetoun, Horsham and neighbouring communities across the Wimmera and Mallee regions. Public transport options within the township are limited, with most residents relying on private vehicles for daily travel. Regional coach services provide connections to larger centres, while road transport remains the primary means of accessing Melbourne and other regional destinations.

The township offers a range of essential services, including a P–12 school, medical clinic, pharmacy, supermarket, hotel, cafés, banking facilities, library, childcare services, aged care, sporting facilities and community organisations. Residents also have access to recreation reserves, retail businesses and local government services. For specialist healthcare, tertiary education and a broader range of retail and professional services, residents generally travel to Horsham or other larger regional centres.

Recreational opportunities include golf, lawn bowls, tennis, football, netball, and other organised sports, as well as walking and cycling through local parks and reserves. Rainbow is well positioned to explore the nearby Wyperfeld National Park, renowned for its Mallee landscapes, birdlife, and bushwalking trails, as well as Lake Albacutya, an internationally recognised wetland when conditions permit. Community events, agricultural shows and local festivals contribute to the township's year-round recreational and cultural activities.

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