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VIC · Greater Bendigo Council

Kennington, VIC, 3550

Current weather

11.1°CRain showers

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

Desirability index

60.3/100

#206 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Kennington is a smaller suburban community in the Greater Bendigo area, home to around 5,880 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 527 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-2%), roughly 89.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 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, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, 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
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)
173 / 509 / 19

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)
527
Against the person
152
Against property
223
Rate per 1,000 residents
89.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 39 residents
State safety percentile
72.2th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-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

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,027.5
  • Kennington Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Therese's SchoolPrimary

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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

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 · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

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· 42 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

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

48 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol

    150-180 Condon Street, Kennington

  • George's Bakehouse KenningtonBakery

    150 Condon Street, Kennington

  • Strath Hill Hot BakeBakery
  • Bendigo BankBank
  • Birch Gr/Condon StBus stop
  • Crook St/St Aidans RdBus stop
  • Fiona Pl/St Aidans RdBus stop
  • Glencoe St/St Aidans RdBus stop
  • Havlin St/Williamson StBus stop
  • Hewitt Ave/St Aidans RdBus 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

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

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Central Victorian Orthodontics - Bendigo OrthodontistSt Aidans Roaddentist
  • John Bomford CentreCondon Streetpsychotherapist

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • ST AIDANS ORPHANAGENH2057

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Neale Street North KindergartenNeale Streetkindergarten
  • Shine Bright Kennington KindergartenCrook Streetkindergarten
  • childcarechildcare
  • 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)
13
Parks (OSM)
11

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
60.3/100
Cohort rank
#206 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

  • Neale Street North KindergartenchildcareNeale Streetkindergarten
  • Shine Bright Kennington KindergartenchildcareCrook Streetkindergarten
  • childcarechildcarechildcare
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • ST AIDANS ORPHANAGEheritageNH2057
  • Central Victorian Orthodontics - Bendigo OrthodontisthealthSt Aidans Roaddentist
  • John Bomford CentrehealthCondon Streetpsychotherapist
  • Brennan Parkgovernmentpark
  • Flora Hill Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Grassy Flat Reservoir Bushland Reservergovernmentnature_reserve

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