Median house price
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VIC · Murrindindi Council
Killingworth, 3717
Est. population · Jun 2025
162
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+8.7%
Median age
54
Median income
$1,833/wk
Employment rate
61.1%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- National parks
Suburb profile
Killingworth is a quieter smaller community in Murrindindi Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre.
Open space is thinner than in many comparable suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
At a glance
Killingworth snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
162
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
23.5%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
2nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
57th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
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
Population
Estimated resident population
162(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +8.7% over 5 years · 57th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +8.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +13
- Growth rank in VIC
- 57th 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 (~200), extrapolated at +1.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 156
- Median age
- 54
- Median household income / week
- $1,833
- Dwelling vacancy
- 23.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 19 of 81
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,296
- Employment rate
- 61.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 64 / 0 / 0
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)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 6.2
- State safety percentile
- 1.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -75%
Most common offence types
- B49 Other Theft1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Goulburn River, Killingworth Rd Streamside ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Yea and District Memorial Hospital (3.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 4
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 24.7
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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
- 28° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 176 mm · ~22 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 233 mm · ~29 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 12° / 2°
- Rainfall
- 385 mm · ~48 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 295 mm · ~37 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).
12 planning-related records
2021· 6 proposals
September 2021
- Farm Building Development of the land for the purpose of a storage shed36 KILLINGWORTH ROAD KILLINGWORTH 3717Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Single Dwelling Use and development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling and shed70 KILLINGWORTH WEST ROAD KILLINGWORTH 3717Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Single Dwelling Use and development of land for a dwelling378 KILLINGWORTH WEST ROAD KILLINGWORTH 3717Withdrawn
March 2021
- Single Dwelling Development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling281 Killingworth West RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Creation or Removal of Easement Seven (7) lot residential subdivision and removal of an easement47 CAREY ROAD KILLINGWORTH 3717Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Dwelling (Alts & Adds) Development of the land for an extension to an existing dwelling452 Killingworth RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 6 proposals
November 2020
- Removal of Native Vegetation Removal of Native Vegetation110 Killingworth West RoadNo permit required
July 2020
- Dwelling (Alts & Adds) Amendment to 2017/268 for the construction of a domestic outbuilding, garage & earthworks.661 Killingworth West RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Agriculture Construction of an agricultural shed84 Abes-off Killingworth RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
- Single Dwelling and Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Use and development of the land for a dwelling and outbuilding34 Killingworth RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Farm Building Development of land for an agricultural shed661 Killingworth West RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Subdivision - Residential (1-9 lots) Seven (7) lot residential subdivision45 Carey RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
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
- Indi
- Member of Parliament
- Helen HAINES (Independent)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 120,774
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -1.4 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 56.7%Labor 43.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 36.4 km away).
Coalition 60.3%Labor 39.7%
3.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -1.4 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- YeaLabor 39.3% · Coalition 60.7% TPP (2025)3.5 km away
- FlowerdaleLabor 51.7% · Coalition 48.3% TPP (2025)19.1 km away
- RuffyLabor 41.9% · Coalition 58.1% TPP (2025)23.8 km away
- AlexandraLabor 41.2% · Coalition 58.8% TPP (2025)24.6 km away
- GlenburnLabor 32.5% · Coalition 67.5% TPP (2025)26.5 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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