Ouyen

POSTAL CODE: VIC, 3490
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A steady increase in median property prices over a five-year period in the suburb translates to a 28.41% capital gain.

It also 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 $282,500

The augmented property values in the suburb are trailing above the territorial average of 4.64% in 2016.

On the other hand, based on current median home prices for the suburb, Real estate investors could earn a rental income of $360.

Home owners selling their properties and realtors in OUYEN usually have to wait an average of 58.4 days days before their assets are lifted off the market.

The VIC suburb ranks 1st on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in VIC, posting a 6.63% return.

It also places places 11th in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

Ouyen is a regional township in north-western Victoria, approximately 440 kilometres north-west of Melbourne’s CBD and about 100 kilometres south of Mildura within the Mildura Rural City. Established in the early twentieth century following the extension of the railway and the development of dryland agriculture, the township serves as an important commercial and service centre for the southern Mallee region. Ouyen is located on the traditional lands of the Latji Latji and Ngintait peoples.

According to the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics Census, Ouyen had a population of 1,045 people with a median age of 49 years. Detached houses comprise the predominant housing type, with a mix of established family homes, retirement residences and newer dwellings. The township supports a stable regional community, with agriculture, healthcare, education, retail and transport contributing to the local economy.

Road access is provided via the Calder Highway and Mallee Highway, connecting Ouyen with Mildura, Swan Hill, Melbourne and Adelaide. Public transport includes V/Line coach services linking the township with surrounding regional centres and Melbourne, while freight rail continues to service the district's agricultural industry. Private vehicles remain the principal mode of transport for residents due to the region's large distances between communities.

Ouyen provides a comprehensive range of essential services, including supermarkets, medical services, pharmacies, primary and secondary schools, cafés, retail businesses, sporting facilities and community services. Additional government services, tertiary education and specialist healthcare are available in Mildura, which serves as the major regional centre for north-west Victoria.

The township offers a variety of recreational and cultural opportunities. Residents and visitors have access to parks, sporting reserves, walking paths and recreation facilities. Nearby attractions include Murray-Sunset National Park, the Pink Lakes and several conservation reserves showcasing the region's distinctive Mallee landscape. 

Community events, agricultural shows and local markets contribute to an active calendar throughout the year, with the surrounding district providing opportunities for camping, birdwatching, wildflower viewing and exploring Victoria's semi-arid environment.

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