Kinglake West
VIC 3757 · Murrindindi
1,305 (2021) → 1,361 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kinglake West is a moderate growth suburb in Murrindindi, VIC 3757, about 45km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Kinglake West are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 16/100, and is about 49km inland. Kinglake West has an overall score of 25/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.84%), Philippines (0.69%), Greece (0.61%), Italy (0.61%), New Zealand (0.54%)
Top languages: Greek (1%), Italian (0.84%), Spanish (0.69%), Croatian (0.61%), Macedon (0.54%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
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:
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 1021 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Kinglake West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 986
Nearby (within 10km)
- Middle Kinglake Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 1028
- Strathewen Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 1050
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
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
Nearby suburbs in Murrindindi
Compare Kinglake West with another suburb
Compare two suburbs
Frequently asked questions about Kinglake West
Is Kinglake West safe?
Kinglake West has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,456 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Kinglake West from Melbourne CBD?
Kinglake West is about 45.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 147 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kinglake West?
Kinglake West has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 986 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kinglake West?
Kinglake West has a transport score of 16/100 and 12 bus stops.