Ouyen
VIC 3490 • Rest of VIC
About Ouyen
Ouyen is a small rural town in the Mallee region of north-western Victoria, approximately 440 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD. With a population of around 1,170, it serves as a service centre for the surrounding dryland farming district. Ouyen sits along the Calder Highway and the Sunraysia Highway, making it a key crossroads in the Mallee.
The town offers essential services including a hospital, primary and secondary schools, sporting facilities, and a small commercial strip. Ouyen is known for its wheat and grain farming heritage and hosts the annual Ouyen Vanilla Slice Triumph, a popular regional food competition. The town attracts retirees and farming families who value the quiet, close-knit community lifestyle of rural Victoria.
Ouyen falls under postcode 3490 and is governed by Mildura Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mildura (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- V/Line Coach — Mildura 1 hr 15 min
- V/Line Coach — Bendigo/Melbourne 5 hr 30 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Remote rural town; nearest regional centre is Mildura (105 km)
Town centre amenities within walking distance; car essential for anything beyond.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Hunt Street
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Fuller Street
Housing 2021 Census
6 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 18
- 2. England 14
- 3. New Zealand 12
- 4. China 6
- 5. Philippines 6
- 6. Thailand 5
- 7. Malaysia 4
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)