Kennington
VIC 3550 · Greater Bendigo
5,880 (2021) → 5,885 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kennington is a high growth suburb in Greater Bendigo, VIC 3550, about 130km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $572K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 62/100, and is about 130km inland. Kennington has an overall score of 69/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3550 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.58%), India (1.22%), China (1.04%), New Zealand (0.65%), Philippines (0.6%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.43%), Italian (0.6%), Arabic (0.58%), Punjabi (0.54%), Sinhal (0.39%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1000 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Victory Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1077
- St Therese's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1076
- Kennington Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 979
- Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College Bendigo Teaching UnitSecondary · Government
- Kennington Primary School-Bendigo Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Multi BendigoSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 1016
- Quarry Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1037
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1064
- DOXA School BendigoSecondary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 961
- Bendigo Senior Secondary College-Netschool CampusSecondary · Government · 2.4km
- St Kilian's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1059
- Bendigo Senior Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1003
- Camp Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1040
- Creek Street Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1063
- Girton Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1148
- Spring Gully Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1056
- Girton Grammar School - Junior SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.1km
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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.
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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 Kennington
Is Kennington safe?
Kennington has a residential safety score of 70/100, 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 5,340 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kennington?
In Kennington, the .
How far is Kennington from Melbourne CBD?
Kennington is about 129.8 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Kennington?
Kennington has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1044 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kennington?
Kennington has a transport score of 62/100 and 27 bus stops.