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VIC · Greater Bendigo Council

Kangaroo Flat (Vic.), VIC, 3555

Current weather

11.1°CRain showers

97% humidity · 20.8 km/h wind · 13.7° / 8.7° today · 19.2 mm rain

Desirability index

69.5/100

#157 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Kangaroo Flat (Vic.) is a mid-sized suburb in the Greater Bendigo area, home to around 11,328 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,172 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-16%), roughly 103.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

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)
384 / 436 / 42

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
1,172
Against the person
201
Against property
540
Rate per 1,000 residents
103.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 56 residents
State safety percentile
76.7th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-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

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
953
  • Bendigo Special Developmental SchoolSpecial
  • Crusoe 7-10 Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Kangaroo Flat Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Monica's SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

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

Data sources & freshness

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· 45 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
2020· 58 proposals

58 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

69 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bakery
  • Bendigo BankBank
  • Beauty salon

    100 High Street, Kangaroo Flat

  • Aitken St/Crusoe RdBus stop
  • Bank St/High StBus stop
  • Belladonna Rise/Wesley StBus stop
  • Bendigo Community Health Services/Helm StBus stop
  • Camp St/High StBus stop
  • Cannons Lane/Furness StBus stop
  • Crusoe Rd/High StBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
6
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Bendigo Community Health Services Kangaroo FlatHelm Streetclinic
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Healthworks Kangaroo Flatclinic
  • Kangaroo Flat Medical CentreHigh Streetdoctor
  • PharmaSavepharmacy
  • Priceline Pharmacypharmacy

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 state heritage places

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

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

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

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

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

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

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
69.5/100
Cohort rank
#157 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Goodstart Early Learning Kangaroo Flatchildcarekindergarten
  • Great Beginnings Kangaroo Flatchildcarekindergarten
  • Journey Early Learning Bendigo Southchildcarekindergarten
  • Shine Bright Helm Street Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Shine Bright Kangaroo Flat Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • FORMER COMMON SCHOOL KANGAROO FLATheritageNH1381
  • KANGAROO FLAT RAILWAY STATION COMPLEXheritageNH1565
  • Bendigo Community Health Services Kangaroo FlathealthHelm Streetclinic
  • Chemist Warehousehealthpharmacy
  • Healthworks Kangaroo Flathealthclinic

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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