Kangaroo Flat VIC 3555
Kangaroo Flat is a suburb in Victoria, 144 km from Melbourne CBD, around 1 hour 40 minutes by car. Population is 11,328; the median age is 44 and the median household income is $59,488 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The suburb grew 9.0% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $285 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,300. Kangaroo Flat is characterised by high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. 6 schools sit within the suburb boundary, and walkability is high.
Is Kangaroo Flat a good suburb?
Kangaroo Flat scores a C (32/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on transit, weaker on schools, safety, and community.
Below the state average
6 schools · Bottom 13% in VIC
Very walkable
Walkability 75/100 · 144.3 km · 100 min drive to Melbourne
Around the state median
Median $595K · Cheaper than 79% of VIC
High crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 79/100 · Flood 52/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 2/10 · median age 44 · 11,328 residents
Liveability Rating
32 / 100 · Ranked #686 in VICEach bar is Kangaroo Flat's rank among VIC suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better).
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Our score
32 / 100
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Median House Price
Public listings dataKangaroo Flat's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $595,000, roughly 12% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$595,000
In line with its 3 neighbours (median $609,000)
Based on 350 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 26 days — median across 104 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 33 sales $485K
- 3 bed 221 sales $580K
- 4 bed 81 sales $685K
- 5 bed 6 sales $710K
Land
$333,000
Based on 40 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 127 days — median across 12 sales that recorded a listing period
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Kangaroo Flat are currently listed at around $680,000 on average. Based on 91 houses listed in the past six months.
$680K
91 houses listed in the last 6 months.
92 of the suburb's 4,660 dwellings (2.0%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Kangaroo Flat rent for around $550 a week on average, based on 79 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
Houses
$550/wk
79 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
Units
$422/wk
4 units advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
83 rentals advertised against an estimated 1,342 rented homes (6.2%) in the last 6 months.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025102 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 29% of its income on the median rent in postcode 3555.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$550/week ($29,000 a year) on a $680,000 median
Not enough unit sales and rentals in the window to calculate a yield.
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Kangaroo Flat safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Kangaroo Flat sits in the high band, with 907 incidents recorded in 2026 — up about 6% on the prior year.
907 offences
6.5% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–202547 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Six schools serve Kangaroo Flat, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 1,689 students across 4 schools (avg 422)
- • Sectors: 4 Government, 1 Independent, 1 Catholic
- • ICSEA 908-1032, median 953 (below the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College (925 students)
Primary
Secondary
Combined
Universities nearby
0.7% of residents here are full-time university students aged 15–24.
Distance is measured to the suburb centre. A campus nearby does not by itself mean a student rental market — most suburbs within a few kilometres of one have a student share close to the national norm, and the figure above is what tells them apart.
Walkability
Kangaroo Flat is very walkable on foot — at 75/100, most daily errands can be done on foot.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Kangaroo Flat.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 134.5 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 103.4 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 50.9 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 0 min
- Span of service
- 20.6 hours
- Direct to CBD (peak)
- 290.5 min wait
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Kangaroo Flat.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 51%
- Premises covered
- 5,883
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Greater Bendigo: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 23 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 4 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Kangaroo Flat is home to about 11,300 residents, with a median age of 44, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $59,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.3%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
11,328
Median Age
44
Median Household Income
$59,488/yr
Census Median Rent
$285/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg Household Size
2.2
Median Personal Income
$33,176/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Unoccupied Dwellings
6.0%
Total Dwellings
4,660
Owner-Occupier Rate
71.2%
Houses
89.6%
Rental Stress
24.9%
Mortgage Stress
26.2%
Work From Home
12.2%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
240 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 52 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 1,302 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 82.2%
- English Spoken at Home
- 84.5%
- Employment Rate
- 48.3%
- Completed Year 12
- 31.1%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
225 residents (2.0%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
5.5% of residents (586) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Melbourne (498).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 10,711 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
1% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (58 of 4,595).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 3,558 people work here; 4,595 employed residents live here.
Roughly as many jobs as working residents (0.8 per resident). At least 20% of employed residents must work outside the suburb.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,949 a year through Greater Bendigo based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Residential 41%
- Parks and recreation 38%
- Infrastructure and transport 12%
- Rural and farming 5%
- Industrial 3%
- Commercial 2%
Proposed rezonings
- General Residential Zone → Public Park and Recreation Zone · C285gben, exhibited Oct 2025 2.7 ha
and 2 smaller changes
Land in this suburb moved from one zone to another by a planning scheme amendment (Vicmap Planning, CC BY 4.0). Exhibited amendments are proposals and can change or lapse.
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Greater Bendigo
In the year to August 2026, 885 new dwellings were approved across Greater Bendigo. That mix is 797 houses and 88 units. Approvals are up 28.0% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this suburb: 499 homes
- Lots in approved subdivisions, not yet titled 32 homes
- Land zoned for housing, not yet subdivided 467 homes
From the Victorian Government's Urban Development Program: growth-area land and approved lots (metropolitan 2025, regional June 2024) and projects of 10 or more homes in Melbourne (2025), by stage. Lots and homes are counted as published; a lot usually becomes one home.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2008).
Registered Aboriginal Parties are appointed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage for their area. They are the body to contact about cultural heritage here.
Climate & Setting
from Castlemaine Prison, 30.5 kmModerate rainfall — hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 258 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Annual rainfall
- 598 mm
- 83 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 27.9°C
- 11 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 3.7°C
- 19 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
4 facilities within 5 km- 1.8 km
- 2.5 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · n-Hexane · Toluene (methylbenzene)
- 3.3 km
- 4.0 km
EV adoption
In postcode 3555, 70 of 17,137 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.9% (320 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.3%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3555, 3,442 rooftop-solar systems totalling 20.7 MW have been installed since 2001, against 9,159 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 144 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
2 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3555 in 2025-26, rank 176 of 298 Victorian postcodes. The most was 216, in 2001-02.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Mortgage repayments
6 mortgage brokers are registered in this suburb, 11 across postcode 3555.
Land transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with State Revenue Office Victoria
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with State Revenue Office Victoria.
At $595,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with State Revenue Office Victoria.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-26 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Lisa Chesters Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lisa Chesters | 51.4% | 48.6% | +51.4 |
| 2022 | Lisa Chesters | 62.1% | 37.9% | -3.3 |
| 2019 | Lisa Chesters | 59.0% | 41.0% | -5.2 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Maree Edwards Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Maree Edwards ALP | 50.7% | 64.3% | 35.6% |
| 2018 | Maree Edwards ALP | 53.5% | 68.5% | 31.4% |
| 2014 | Maree Edwards ALP | 50.4% | 62.2% | 37.8% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
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Nearby suburbs
Golden Square VIC 3555
Maiden Gully VIC 3551
Spring Gully VIC 3550
Lockwood VIC 3551
Mandurang VIC 3551
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Common questions about Kangaroo Flat
Is Kangaroo Flat a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Kangaroo Flat is high (79/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Kangaroo Flat?
Kangaroo Flat has no recorded bushfire history. Flood overlays cover a moderate share of it (52/100). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Kangaroo Flat a good place to live?
Kangaroo Flat has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (32/100), ranked against other VIC suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Kangaroo Flat?
Kangaroo Flat, VIC had a population of 11,328 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Kangaroo Flat, VIC?
The postcode for Kangaroo Flat, VIC is 3555.
How far is Kangaroo Flat from Melbourne?
Kangaroo Flat is 144 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 100 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Kangaroo Flat?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Kangaroo Flat was $59,488 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Kangaroo Flat?
The median advertised rent in Kangaroo Flat is $550 a week for houses (79 listings) and $422 a week for units (4 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Kangaroo Flat?
The median age of residents in Kangaroo Flat was 44 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Kangaroo Flat?
There are 6 schools inside the Kangaroo Flat boundary: 2 at and 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Kangaroo Flat walkable?
Kangaroo Flat scores 75/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Kangaroo Flat?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Kangaroo Flat, Castlemaine Prison (30.5 km away), summer days average 27.9°C, winter nights 3.7°C, 598 mm of rain a year over 83 rainy days, and 11 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Kangaroo Flat?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Kangaroo Flat belong to?
Kangaroo Flat sits within the Greater Bendigo local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Kangaroo Flat?
The average residential rates bill through Greater Bendigo is $1,949 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Kangaroo Flat?
Across Greater Bendigo, 885 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 28.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Kangaroo Flat in?
Kangaroo Flat sits within the federal Division of Bendigo, currently held by Lisa Chesters (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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