VIC · Greater Bendigo Council

Kangaroo Flat, 3555

Est. population · Jun 2025

11,532

Growth (1 yr)

+0.0%

Growth (5 yr)

+2.1%

Median age

44

Median income

$1,144/wk

Employment rate

48.3%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$601,500

Languages at home

8.6%non-English

Most common: Punjabi, Mandarin, Tagalog

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

73.3/100
Excellent

Top 3% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Café precinct
What Kangaroo Flat is known for: High desirability, Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, Café precinct

Suburb profile

Away from the major hubs, Kangaroo Flat is a established suburb in Greater Bendigo Council with its own quieter rhythm. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. A practical retail strip keeps errands local: groceries and daily services without a long trip.

Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses and trains keep the wider city within easy reach. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.

Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

Against similar regional towns, growth momentum, plus schools and education stand out and the overall desirability rating is excellent, with community and employment less decisive.

At a glance

Kangaroo Flat snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$602k

+13% change

Median rent

$475/wk

Population (ERP)

11,532

+0.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

5.6%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#4

among Country & regional · Established

Safety

76th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

44th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

2/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

31st

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
73.3/100 — Excellent
State standing
Top 3% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
95th in Australia
State rank
38th in VIC
Peer rank
#4 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#4 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025)
$475
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$601,500
Median price change
+13%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

11,532(June 2025)

+0.0% annual · +2.1% over 5 years · 44th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.0%
5-year growth
+2.1%
Change in 1 year
+5
Change in 5 years
+235
Growth rank in VIC
44th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~12,050), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
11,328
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$1,144
Dwelling vacancy
5.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
278 of 4,939
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Employment rate
48.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
4,176 / 436 / 42

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
1,172
Against the person
201
Against property
540
Rate per 1,000 residents
101.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 56 residents
State safety percentile
76.1th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-15.9%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage85
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle82
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store146
  • B49 Other Theft67
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order219

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
966
Median ICSEA percentile
31th
School list
  • Bendigo Special Developmental SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 940 · 21th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 167 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • St Monica's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1032 · 61th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 284 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Crusoe 7-10 Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 966 · 31th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 925 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Goodstart Early Learning Kangaroo Flatkindergarten
  • Great Beginnings Kangaroo Flatkindergarten
  • Journey Early Learning Bendigo Southkindergarten
  • Shine Bright Helm Street Kindergartenkindergarten
  • Shine Bright Kangaroo Flat Kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

70 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Kangaroo Flat Railway Station
  • Kangaroo Flat Station
  • Lansell Plaza SC/High St
  • Laxdale Ct/High St
  • Wesley St/High St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

153 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

2 pubs · 5 supermarkets · 3 pharmacies · 7 fast food · 1 bakeries · 5 places of worship · 6 playgrounds · 2 swimming pools

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life25 parks mapped in suburb, 6 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport70 public transport stops
  • Good everyday shopping nearby7 shops and services
  • Strong local sport and recreation10 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
90/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.88
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.21
Food & drink(10)
  • Bakery
  • Bee YuanFast food
  • Donut KingFast food
  • Hungry Jack'sFast food
  • KFCFast food
  • KFCFast food

    88-92 High Street

  • McDonald'sFast food

    166-170 High Street

  • SubwayFast food
  • Kangaroo Flat HotelPub
  • Windermere HotelPub
Shopping(10)
  • Plantys Gourmet ButcherButcher
  • BP ShopConvenience store

    172-172A High Street

  • AldiSupermarket

    154-162 High Street

  • ColesSupermarket

    267 High Street

  • IGASupermarket

    20 Station Street

  • NQRSupermarket

    293 High Street

  • WoolworthsSupermarket

    285 High Street

Community(8)
  • Kangaroo Flat Returned and Services LeagueCommunity centre
  • Y Community HallCommunity centre

    10 Lockwood Road

  • Goodstart Early Learning Kangaroo FlatKindergarten
  • Journey Early Learning Bendigo SouthKindergarten
  • Shine Bright Helm Street KindergartenKindergarten
  • Shine Bright Kangaroo Flat KindergartenKindergarten
  • Bendigo Special Developmental SchoolSchool

    26-32 Lockwood Road

  • Weeroona College Bendigo BFLO CampusSchool

    99 High Street

Health & services(6)
  • Bendigo Community Health Services Kangaroo FlatClinic

    17-19 Helm Street

  • Healthworks Kangaroo FlatClinic
  • Chemist WarehousePharmacy
  • PharmaSavePharmacy
  • Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
  • Kangaroo Flat Veterinary ClinicVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(22)
  • Derrimut 24:7 Gym - BendigoGym

    Unit 6A 239-249 High Street, Kangaroo Flat

  • Danson Avenue ReservePark

    6-50 Danson Avenue

  • Jerribong Way ReservePark
  • Kangaroo Flat Dog ParkPark
  • Kangaroo Flat ParkPark
  • Park (8)
  • Graemar Court PlayspacePlayground
  • Playground (4)
  • William Drive PlayspacePlayground
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (2)
Transport(30)

29 bus stops · 1 train stations

Other(44)
  • Bendigo BankBank
  • Beauty salon

    100 High Street, Kangaroo Flat

  • Phil Doherty Car SalesCar
  • MycarCar repair
  • UltraWashCar wash

    94 High Street

  • Carpet CourtCarpet
  • Cotton OnClothes
  • Harvey NormanDepartment Store
  • KmartDepartment Store

    267-283 High Street

  • Bunnings WarehouseDoityourself
  • Kangaroo Flat Fire StationFire station

    27-31 Helm Street, Kangaroo Flat

  • Soldiers Memorial GroundsGarden

    175 High Street

  • Laundry
  • Lansell SquareMall
  • Kangaroo Flat MassageMassage
  • Bendigo Motor InnMotel

    232-238 High Street

  • Charcoal Gully Bushland ReserveNature Reserve
  • Kangaroo Flat Lockwood Road Bushland ReserveNature Reserve
  • BCFOutdoor

    239-249 High Street, Kangaroo Flat

  • Bunnings Warehouse ParkingParking
  • Parking

    17 Carpenter Street

  • Parking (27)
  • Station carparkParking
  • PetbarnPet
  • Totally ReptilesPet
  • BPPetrol station
  • CaltexPetrol station
  • Enjoy ChurchPlace of worship

    10 Phillips Drive

  • Kangaroo Flat Baptist ChurchPlace of worship

    32-38 Church Street

  • Kangaroo Flat Uniting ChurchPlace of worship

    10 Camp Street

  • St Mary's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship

    193-195 High Street

  • St Monica's ChurchPlace of worship

    97 High Street

  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Kangaroo Flat LPOPost office
  • Public toilets
  • Peter's Fish ShopSeafood
  • Benetas Kangaroo FlatSocial Facility

    8 Wesley Street

  • Rosedale Residential VillageSocial Facility
  • RebelSports

    293-301 High Street

  • Raw InkTattoo
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Ultimate Tyre AutoTyres
  • The Reject ShopVariety Store
  • Southern Cross Blinds & AwningsWindow Blind

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

10 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Charcoal Gully Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Danson Avenue ReservePark
  • Jerribong Way ReservePark
  • Kangaroo Flat Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Kangaroo Flat Dog ParkPark
  • Kangaroo Flat Lions ParkPark
  • Kangaroo Flat Lockwood Road Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Kangaroo Flat ParkPark
  • Kangaroo Flat Playground & Recreation ReservePark
  • Kangaroo Flat Rotary ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
62
Parks (OSM)
25

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

5 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Enjoy Church

    10 Phillips Drive

  • Kangaroo Flat Baptist Church

    32-38 Church Street

  • Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church

    10 Camp Street

  • St Mary's Anglican Church

    193-195 High Street

  • St Monica's Church

    97 High Street

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
6
Nearest hospital
Bendigo Day Surgery (5.2 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Bendigo Community Health Services Kangaroo FlatHelm StreetClinic
  • Chemist WarehousePharmacy
  • Healthworks Kangaroo FlatClinic
  • Kangaroo Flat Medical CentreHigh StreetDoctor
  • PharmaSavePharmacy
  • Priceline PharmacyPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
599
Participants per 1,000 residents
51.9

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
27° / 12°
Rainfall
115 mm · ~14 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 8°
Rainfall
133 mm · ~17 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 4°
Rainfall
180 mm · ~22 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 7°
Rainfall
172 mm · ~22 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

103 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals
  • August 2021

  • Construction of a Patio
    2 KARULA CLOSE KANGAROO FLAT 3555Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, extension to an existing dwelling, replacement of pool fence and removal of four non-native plants
    39-41 CRUSOE ROAD KANGAROO FLAT 3555Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide land into 13 lots and construction of 5 dwellings (Amended plans for design changes)
    17 ELDRIDGE COURT KANGAROO FLAT 3555Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of vegetation and construction of a dwelling (Amended plans to allow for revised setback)
    303-305 MACKENZIE STREET WEST KANGAROO FLAT 3555Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of dwelling (Amended plans for design changes)
    32 FURNESS STREET KANGAROO FLAT 3555Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 Lot Subdivision and Removal of Native Vegetation
    14 FAIRVIEW ROAD KANGAROO FLAT 3555Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling extension, covered deck area and fence
    66 CRUSOE ROAD KANGAROO FLAT 3555Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • July 2021

  • Construction of a Dependant Persons Unit and Outbuilding
    11 STATION STREET KANGAROO FLAT 3555Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling
    18 ROBERT STREET KANGAROO FLAT 3555Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling (Amended plans for design changes)
    10 Cannon LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Installation of animated signage
    134 HIGH STREET KANGAROO FLAT 3555Lapsed
  • Construction of 3 dwellings
    6 RAILWAY STREET KANGAROO FLAT 3555Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling
    22 ROBERT STREET KANGAROO FLAT 3555Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • June 2021

  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)
    37 Stanley CrescentNo permit required
  • Use of land for a restricted recreation facility (24 hour fitness centre) and display of business identification signage
    6A/239-249 HIGH STREET KANGAROO FLAT 3555Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display business identification signage
    134-136 High StreetNo permit required
  • May 2021

  • Construction and display of an electronic promotion sky sign
    148-152 HIGH STREET KANGAROO FLAT 3555Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • 7 lot subdivision, creation of an easement and removal of native vegetation (amendment to extent of vegetation approved for removal)
    165-175 Olympic ParadeWithdrawn
  • Construction of a dwelling
    20 Eldridge CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling
    41 Railway StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide land into 2 lots and construct a dwelling (Amendment to plans for design changes)
    5 Page CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three dwellings on a lot
    7 ALEXANDER STREET KANGAROO FLAT 3555Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • April 2021

  • Construction of a Dwelling
    157 Crusoe RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a convenience restaurant; display advertising signage; and reduction in car parking requirements
    267A HIGH STREET KANGAROO FLAT 3555Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling
    33 VICTORIA AVENUE KANGAROO FLAT 3555Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 lot subdivision and construction of 3 warehouses
    39 COLLINS STREET KANGAROO FLAT 3555Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • March 2021

  • Construction of a Dwelling
    17 Tununga CircuitPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the construction of a dwelling
    12 Robert StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwelling
    7 Alpina PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Second Dwelling on a Lot and 2 Lot Subdivision
    4 Bowles StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding
    26 Needlewood DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    5766-5770 Calder HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of 3 dwellings
    6 Railway StreetLapsed
  • Construction of a building (motor repairs) and waiver of parking spaces
    39 Fairview RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • February 2021

  • Development of the land for two (2) dwellings
    7 Douglas StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling
    2 Cortland ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings, creation of a party wall easement and two lot subdivision (Amended plans to allow for design changes)
    10 Potters LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display an illuminated panel sign and electronic sign (amendment to allow operation of the electronic sign until 10:00PM)
    20-22 Phillips DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling
    82 Furness StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling
    10 Cannon LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 heritage places

  • FORMER COMMON SCHOOL KANGAROO FLATNH1381
  • KANGAROO FLAT RAILWAY STATION COMPLEXNH1565

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage registerState heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Bendigo
Member of Parliament
Lisa CHESTERS (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
120,088
Turnout (2025)
94.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+51.4 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 48.6%Labor 51.4%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 5.3 km away).

Coalition 46.0%Labor 54.0%

2.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +54.0 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Kangaroo Flat SouthLabor 55.2% · Coalition 44.8% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
  • Kangaroo FlatLabor 50.4% · Coalition 49.6% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
  • Big HillLabor 45.6% · Coalition 54.4% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
  • Golden SquareLabor 60.4% · Coalition 39.6% TPP (2025)4.2 km away
  • Spring GullyLabor 59.7% · Coalition 40.3% TPP (2025)4.3 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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