SuburbCheck

Kangaroo Flat

VIC 3555 · Greater Bendigo

11,328 (2021) → 11,488 est. (2025) · High Growth

64
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

11,328
Population
$518K
Median house (2024)
71
Safety score
85
Transport score

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.

128.9 km
To Melbourne CBD
128.4 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
1.4 km
To nearest station

Demographics

11,328
Population
44
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,144
vs NSW median-38.2%
Bachelor degree or higher23.2%
Born in Australia82.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse4,176 / 42 / 436

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

$518K+11.0%
Median house (2024)
$415K-2.9%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

71
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

34
Break & enter dwelling300/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
34
Motor vehicle theft300/100k
67
Domestic assault591/100k
2
Robbery18/100k
51
Non-domestic assault450/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 747 (all categories, latest year)6,594 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

44

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

43
Within 10km6 in suburb
4
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 999 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Monica's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1041
  • Crusoe 7-10 Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 970
  • Bendigo Special Developmental SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 950
  • Kangaroo Flat Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 895
  • OneSchool Global Vic - Bendigo CentreCombined · Independent
  • Weeroona College Bendigo - Bendigo FLOSecondary · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Big Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 976
  • Spring Gully Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1054
  • Golden Square Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 983
  • Quarry Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 1042
  • Specimen Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 941
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.3kmICSEA 1073
  • Creek Street Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.3kmICSEA 1057
  • Girton Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 5.6kmICSEA 1138
  • Girton Grammar School - Junior SchoolCombined · Independent · 5.6km
  • Bendigo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 1013
  • Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 1022
  • Bendigo Senior Secondary College-Netschool CampusSecondary · Government · 6.3km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

85
1Train
68Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Peak train frequency10/hr
Nearest train stationKangaroo Flat Railway (1.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.5°C
Summer max
12.3°C
Winter max
560mm
Rainfall/yr
6.6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

55 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2525 in suburbParks
1717 in suburbPlaygrounds
2222 in suburbPools
22 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
22 in suburbGPs
33 in suburbPharmacies
55 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
2020 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalKilmore & District Hospital (84.2 km)
Nearest vet1.3 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (109.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

7

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

2
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
20
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

32

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

25
Parks
3
Nature reserves
28
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

10

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

34

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.35

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

50

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

3
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
1
Family Day Care
Total services9
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 9 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.79

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate0.35%
Projected population 204114,962
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Greater Bendigo

Golden GullyData not available54transportBig Hill (Greater Bendigo)Data not available35transportGolden Square$494K58transportQuarry Hill$515K86transportIronbark$470K64transportMandurangData not available0transport

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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 964 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.