Kyvalley VIC 3621
Located in Victoria, Kyvalley sits 217 km from Melbourne CBD, around 2 hours 35 minutes by car. The locality has 363 residents, a median age of 41, and a median household income of $73,892 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the lower-middle tier nationally. The locality grew 10.3% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $150 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,603. Kyvalley is characterised by high flood risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 363. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Is Kyvalley safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Kyvalley sits in the low band, with 8 incidents recorded in 2026 — up roughly 167% on the prior year.
8 offences
166.7% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20259 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Walkability
Kyvalley is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Kyvalley.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 141
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
Campaspe: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Kyvalley is home to 363 residents, with a median age of 41, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $74,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
363
Median Age
41
Median Household Income
$73,892/yr
Census Median Rent
$150/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,603/mo
Avg Household Size
2.8
Median Personal Income
$38,896/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
10.9%
Total Dwellings
119
Owner-Occupier Rate
87.6%
Houses
100.8%
Rental Stress
10.6%
Mortgage Stress
26.0%
Work From Home
17.8%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 86.5%
- English Spoken at Home
- 88.4%
- Employment Rate
- 66.3%
- Completed Year 12
- 27.8%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
2% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (3 of 187).
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.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,035 a year through Campaspe based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 99%
- Infrastructure and transport 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Campaspe
In the year to August 2026, 264 new dwellings were approved across Campaspe. That mix is 259 houses and 5 units. Approvals are up 63.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2007).
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 Kyabram, 8.0 kmDry climate — hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 101 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 436 mm
- 58 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 31.1°C
- 25 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 3.8°C
- 14 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality 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
2 facilities within 5 km- 4.2 kmMilk and Cream ProcessingTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Total Volatile Organic Compounds
- 4.6 km
EV adoption
In postcode 3621, 0 of 2,281 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.7% (15 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.7%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3621, 568 rooftop-solar systems totalling 4.4 MW have been installed since 2001, against 966 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 18 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 3621 in 2025-26, rank 176 of 298 Victorian postcodes. The most was 19, in 2008-09.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Sam Birrell The Nationals
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sam Birrell | 35.6% | 64.4% | +35.6 |
| 2022 | Sam Birrell | 32.9% | 67.2% | -2.9 |
| 2019 | Damian Drum | 30.0% | 70.0% | -2.5 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Peter Walsh The Nationals
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Peter Walsh NP | 61.8% | 27.1% | 72.9% |
| 2018 | Peter Walsh NP | 60.3% | 26.1% | 74.0% |
| 2014 | Peter Walsh NP | 63.3% | 27.6% | 72.4% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
Looking at a specific address in Kyvalley?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 363 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Kyvalley
Is Kyvalley a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Kyvalley is low (22/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Kyvalley?
Kyvalley has no recorded bushfire history. Flood overlays cover a high share of it (84/100). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Kyvalley?
Kyvalley, VIC had a population of 363 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Kyvalley, VIC?
The postcode for Kyvalley, VIC is 3621.
How far is Kyvalley from Melbourne?
Kyvalley is 217 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 157 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Kyvalley?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Kyvalley was $73,892 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 Kyvalley?
There are too few current rental listings in Kyvalley for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $150, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Kyvalley?
The median age of residents in Kyvalley was 41 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the weather like in Kyvalley?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Kyvalley, Kyabram (8 km away), summer days average 31.1°C, winter nights 3.8°C, 436 mm of rain a year over 58 rainy days, and 25 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Kyvalley?
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 Kyvalley belong to?
Kyvalley sits within the Campaspe local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Kyvalley?
The average residential rates bill through Campaspe is $2,035 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Kyvalley?
Across Campaspe, 264 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 63.0% 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 Kyvalley in?
Kyvalley sits within the federal Division of Nicholls, currently held by Sam Birrell (The Nationals).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- 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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