Kangaroo Flat
VIC 3555 · Greater Bendigo
11,328 (2021) → 11,488 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kangaroo Flat is a high growth suburb in Greater Bendigo, VIC 3555, about 129km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $518K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 85/100, and is about 128km inland. Kangaroo Flat has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 71/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3555 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.74%), India (1.16%), Myanmar (1.12%), Philippines (1.07%), Thailand (0.61%)
Top languages: Punjabi (0.73%), Mandarin (0.46%), Tagalog (0.4%), Filipino (0.35%), Vietnamese (0.29%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 999 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Monica's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1032
- Crusoe 7-10 Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 966
- Bendigo Special Developmental SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 940
- Kangaroo Flat Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 908
- OneSchool Global Vic - Bendigo CentreCombined · Independent
- Weeroona College Bendigo - Bendigo FLOSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Big Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 980
- Spring Gully Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1056
- Golden Square Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 967
- Quarry Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 1037
- Specimen Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 934
- Creek Street Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.3kmICSEA 1063
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.3kmICSEA 1064
- Girton Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 5.6kmICSEA 1148
- Girton Grammar School - Junior SchoolCombined · Independent · 5.6km
- Bendigo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 1005
- Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 1016
- Bendigo Senior Secondary College-Netschool CampusSecondary · Government · 6.3km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kangaroo Flat
Is Kangaroo Flat safe?
Kangaroo Flat has a residential safety score of 71/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,594 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kangaroo Flat?
In Kangaroo Flat, the .
How far is Kangaroo Flat from Melbourne CBD?
Kangaroo Flat is about 128.9 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Kangaroo Flat?
Kangaroo Flat has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 962 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kangaroo Flat?
Kangaroo Flat has a transport score of 85/100, including 1 train station and 68 bus stops.