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VIC · Greater Bendigo Council

Kennington, 3550

Est. population · Jun 2025

6,020

Growth (1 yr)

0.0%

Growth (5 yr)

+1.7%

Median age

42

Median income

$1,371/wk

Employment rate

54.4%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$654,000

Languages at home

10.1%non-English

Most common: Mandarin, Punjabi, Arabic

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

64.7/100
Good

Top 17% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

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

Suburb profile

Kennington sits in Greater Bendigo Council as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs.

Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines. Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area.

Property prices are middling for the area: fair relative to what is nearby. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

Desirability rates good overall, led by stronger growth momentum compared with similar regional towns.

At a glance

Kennington snapshot

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

Median house price

$654k

+11% change

Median rent

$475/wk

Population (ERP)

6,020

0.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

9.1%

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

#3

among Country & regional · Emerging

Safety

72nd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

21st

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

5/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

66th

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
64.7/100 — Good
State standing
Top 17% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
578th in Australia
State rank
206th in VIC
Peer rank
#3 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#23 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$475
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$654,000
Median price change
+11.3%

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

6,020(June 2025)

0.0% annual · +1.7% over 5 years · 21th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
0.0%
5-year growth
+1.7%
Change in 1 year
0
Change in 5 years
+99
Growth rank in VIC
21th 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 (~6,100), extrapolated at +0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
5,880
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$1,371
Dwelling vacancy
9.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
242 of 2,645
Median monthly mortgage
$1,400
Employment rate
54.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,858 / 509 / 19 (+ 6 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian 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 Profile — Australian 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)
527
Against the person
152
Against property
223
Rate per 1,000 residents
87.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 39 residents
State safety percentile
71.6th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-2%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage36
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store42
  • B49 Other Theft32
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order82
  • Other Crimes Against The Person65

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,046
Median ICSEA percentile
66th
School list
  • Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1016 · 54th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 1,030 students · Top SEA quarter 18% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Kennington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 979 · 37th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 581 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
  • St Therese's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1076 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 460 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Victory Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1077 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 26% · 900 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Neale Street North KindergartenNeale Streetkindergarten
  • Shine Bright Kennington KindergartenCrook Streetkindergarten
  • childcarechildcare
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

32 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Havlin St/Williamson St
  • Havlin St/Williamson St
  • Shipp St/Williamson St
  • Strath Village SC/Edwards Rd
  • Strath Village SC/Edwards Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

127 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

3 restaurants · 1 cafes · 1 pubs · 3 supermarkets · 5 fast food · 2 bakeries · 1 places of worship · 6 playgrounds

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 11 parks mapped in suburb, 6 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 32 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 27 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
79/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.17
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
2.04
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.87
Food & drink(12)
  • George's Bakehouse KenningtonBakery

    150 Condon Street, Kennington

  • Strath Hill Hot BakeBakery
  • PeppersCafe
  • Fast food
  • Guzman y GomezFast food
  • Kennington Kebab HouseFast food

    Unit 20 90 Edwards Road, Kennington

  • KFCFast food
  • McDonald'sFast food
  • Reservoir HotelPub

    160 Condon Street, Kennington

  • La PorchettaRestaurant
  • Nem Vietnamese Street FoodRestaurant

    Unit T3 150 Condon Street, Kennington

  • Yutaka SawaRestaurant

    Kennington

Shopping(4)
  • Convenience store
  • AldiSupermarket

    90-92 Edwards Road

  • IGA Stonemans VillageSupermarket

    Unit Shop 1-11 134 Condon Street, Kennington

  • WoolworthsSupermarket

    150 Condon Street, Kennington

Community(6)
  • Childcare
  • Community centre

    15 Crook Street, Kennington

  • Kindergarten
  • Shine Bright Kennington KindergartenKindergarten

    17 Crook Street

  • Kennington Primary SchoolSchool

    25 Edwards Road

  • St Therese's Primary SchoolSchool

    23-27 Albion Street

Health & services(1)
  • Central Victorian Orthodontics - Bendigo OrthodontistDentist

    147 St Aidans Road

Sport & outdoors(37)
  • Anytime FitnessGym
  • Feelgood Fitness StrathdaleGym

    88 Edwards Road, Kennington

  • Fernwood FitnessGym

    108 Lowndes Street, Kennington

  • Brennan ParkPark
  • City of Greater BendigoPark

    Vickers Court

  • Park (5)
  • Ross ParkPark
  • Upper Grassy Flat Creek Linear ReservePark
  • Warranwah Drive PlaygroundPark
  • Bolton Drive PlayspacePlayground
  • Playground (5)
  • Brennan Park Swimming PoolSports centre
  • Harry Trott OvalSports field

    Neale Street

  • Norm Nicholas OvalSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (14)
Transport(20)

20 bus stops

Other(27)
  • BWSAlcohol

    150-180 Condon Street, Kennington

  • Bendigo BankBank
  • Bbq
  • Oasis Car SpaCar wash
  • Victory Op ShopCharity

    Unit 18-19 90 Edwards Road, Kennington

  • Drinking water
  • Tesla SuperchargerEV charging
  • ehbHairdresser
  • Royal Jims Barber | StrathdaleHairdresser

    90 Edwards Road, Kennington

  • Saranya LeeHairdresser

    150 Condon Street, Kennington

  • Laundry
  • Strath LotteriesLottery
  • Strath Hill CentreMall
  • Strath Village Shopping CentreMall
  • Flora Hill Bushland ReserveNature Reserve
  • Grassy Flat Reservoir Bushland ReserverNature Reserve
  • Parking (20)
  • EG AmpolPetrol station
  • St Therese's ChurchPlace of worship
  • John Bomford CentrePsychotherapist

    151-155 Condon Street, Kennington

  • Public toilets
  • Calvary Mirridong Residential Aged CareSocial Facility

    92-100 McIvor Road

  • Kennington Gardens Retirement VillageSocial Facility

    107-115 Condon Street, Kennington

  • Social Facility (2)
  • Strath-Haven CommunitySocial Facility

    131-149 Condon Street, Kennington

  • The Reject ShopVariety Store

    150 Condon Street

  • VISYVending machine

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 insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Brennan ParkPark
  • Flora Hill Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Grassy Flat Reservoir Bushland ReserverNature reserve
  • Ross ParkPark
  • Upper Grassy Flat Creek Linear ReservePark
  • Warranwah Drive PlaygroundPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
13
Parks (OSM)
11

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

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • St Therese's Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
2
Nearest hospital
Anne Caudle Campus (3.0 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Central Victorian Orthodontics - Bendigo OrthodontistSt Aidans RoadDentist
  • John Bomford CentreCondon StreetPsychotherapist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
268
Participants per 1,000 residents
44.5

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 normals — WorldClim 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).

60 planning-related records

2021· 18 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Partial demolition and extension to dwelling (Amended plans for design changes)
    3 SHIPP STREET KENNINGTON 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend the dwelling and construct an outbuilding, and partial demolition of the dwelling
    8 PATRICK STREET KENNINGTON 3550NOD issued by a delegate
  • Demolition of dwelling and outbuilding and construction of new dwelling (Amended plans for design changes)
    18 MICHAEL STREET KENNINGTON 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (construction of pickup canopy and associated external alterations), display of signage, and reduction of car parking
    1M/150 CONDON STREET KENNINGTON 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construction of 3 dwellings (works to existing dwelling to convert to 2 dwellings and construction of 1 additional dwelling) and fences
    133 EDWARDS ROAD KENNINGTON 3550NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Use of land for a Medical Centre (which includes a pathology room); alterations and works to building; display signage; and reduction in car parking requirements
    83 STERNBERG STREET KENNINGTON 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Native vegetation removal and car parking to the satisfaction of the responsible authority
    51 Neale StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 10 lot subdivision, use and development of the land for a road, removal of native vegetation, and creation of a reserve (Modify frontage, building envelopes and BMS)
    169 Edwards RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Demolition of the existing shade sail structures and construction of new shade sail structures
    68 Sternberg StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to existing hotel building (undercover dining and toilet), extension to liquor licence red line area and display business identification signage
    17 SKENE STREET KENNINGTON 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of 4 dwellings
    7 WINTERBORNE RISE KENNINGTON 3550NOD issued by the Resp. Authority

  • April 2021

  • 2 lot subdivision and creation of carriageway easement
    200 ST AIDANS ROAD KENNINGTON 3550Withdrawn
  • Removal of drainage & sewerage easement
    189 ST AIDANS ROAD KENNINGTON 3550Withdrawn
  • Construction of a dwelling
    7A Hodgkinson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of the land for a second dwelling and the associated creation and removal of easements, and 2 lot subdivision of the land (Amendment to include 2 lot subdivision and deletion of condition 1a of planning permit)
    92 Sternberg StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The installation of DIR insulated roof panels to replace existing laser light roofing
    134 Condon StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    161 St Aidans RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Construction of 2 additional dwellings on a lot
    24 Owen StreetNOD issued by a delegate
2020· 22 proposals

  • December 2020

  • 2 lot subdivision and construction of 2 dwellings
    2 Rosemont CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of a chimney
    184 WILLIAMSON STREET KENNINGTON 3550In progress
  • Demolition of a verandah and an extension to an existing dwelling
    72 McIvor RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling and associated works
    16 Crook StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Variation of restriction in plan of subdivision PS616828J
    70 Marnie RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    5 Albion StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of dwelling and outbuilding and construction of new dwelling
    18 Michael StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Native vegetation removal and car parking to the satisfaction of the responsible authority
    51 Neale StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and extension to existing dwelling, construction of a garage and demolition of outbuilding
    165 Williamson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Display of business identification signage (Amendment permit to condition 8 to extend specified hours of illumination to proposed signs may only be illuminated during open hours 6am-12 midnight)
    150-158 Condon StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of shed and outbuildings, partial demolition to existing dwelling, construction of extension to dwelling and an outbuilding
    16 Royal AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling
    28 Skene StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition of existing dwelling and construction of an extension
    61 Neale StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision and removal of native vegetation
    44-54 Edwards RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, construction of extension and external alterations to existing dwelling.
    3 Ligar StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Construction of a secondary dwelling
    10 Dale StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for Food and Drinks Premises (Outdoor Dining)
    17 Skene StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a secondary dwelling
    12 Leigh AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of business identification signage
    150-158 Condon StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and extension to dwelling (Amended plans to allow for design change)
    186 Williamson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 10 lot subdivision, use and development of the land for a road, removal of native vegetation, and creation of a reserve
    169 Edwards RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and extension to dwelling
    3 Shipp StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.CONDON STREET, UNNAMED11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • ST AIDANS ORPHANAGENH2057

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State 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 overlays — State 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 3.1 km away).

Coalition 44.3%Labor 55.7%

4.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +55.7 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • KenningtonLabor 57.9% · Coalition 42.1% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
  • Flora HillLabor 56.4% · Coalition 43.6% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
  • StrathdaleLabor 50.0% · Coalition 50.0% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
  • Bendigo CentralLabor 54.6% · Coalition 45.4% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
  • Quarry HillLabor 60.4% · Coalition 39.6% TPP (2025)2.2 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)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

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

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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