Rainbow

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House Median
This Suburb $220,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
No data available
Safety Index
Crime Rate 4,464
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 0.9%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 0
Train Access
Local Station No
Nearby Station No

Rainbow Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$220K
House Growth
+160% 2014-2024
Unit Price
No data
Unit Growth
No data
3BR House
$320/week
2BR House
$270/week
3BR Unit
No data
2BR Unit
No data

Rainbow Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Very Safe
Crime Rate 4,464 per 100,000 Below VIC average (6,810)
30
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 5 16.7%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 13 43.3%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 2 6.7%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 6 20%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 4 13.3%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 0 0%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Rainbow Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

672
Total Population
1
People/km² Density
0.9%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
306 people
45.5%
2
Aust
249 people
37.1%
3
German
127 people
18.9%
4
Scottish
72 people
10.7%
5
Irish
65 people
9.7%

Transport

416.2 km
Distance to CBD
277 mins
Drive to CBD
No Station
Bus/drive required

Rainbow Schools

VCE data: © VCAA (2025)

Suburbs Near RAINBOW

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 0 nearby suburbs

No nearby suburb data available

📍 About Rainbow

RAINBOW is a small regional town situated in Other Regional Victoria. The ABS 2021 Census recorded a population of 672 residents with a density of 1 people/km².

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price at $0.2M, representing a significant 160% increase over the past 10 years.

Education: For families with school-age children, the local Rainbow P-12 College serves the community and ranks #77 among public schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Rainbow offers excellent safety for residents, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a crime rate of 4464 per 100,000 people—notably lower at 0.66x the Victorian average of 6810, making it a very safe area.

Demographics: The town has a modest Chinese community, with Chinese residents comprising 0.90% of the population, representing approximately 6 people.

Transport: Being a regional location, Rainbow sits approximately 416.2km from the CBD, requiring about 277 minutes by car to reach Melbourne. The town does not have a train station, making private vehicle transport the primary connection to major centres.