Kinglake
VIC 3763 · Murrindindi
1,662 (2021) → 1,733 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kinglake is a moderate growth suburb in Murrindindi, VIC 3763, about 48km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $673K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 9/100, and is about 52km inland. Kinglake has an overall score of 24/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 88/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.89%), New Zealand (1.14%), South Africa (0.42%), Canada (0.36%), Italy (0.36%)
Top languages: Italian (0.48%), French (0.18%), Macedon (0.18%), Spanish (0.18%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1014 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Kinglake Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 992
Nearby (within 10km)
- Middle Kinglake Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1028
- Strathewen Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 1050
- Kinglake West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 986
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
No data
No fitness facilities matched to this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kinglake
Is Kinglake safe?
Kinglake has a residential safety score of 88/100, 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 2,106 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kinglake?
In Kinglake, the .
How far is Kinglake from Melbourne CBD?
Kinglake is about 48.4 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 157 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kinglake?
Kinglake has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 992 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kinglake?
Kinglake has a transport score of 9/100 and 3 bus stops.