VIC · Mitchell Council
Kilmore East, VIC, 3764
Current weather
10.2°CRain showers
96% humidity · 24.8 km/h wind · 12.4° / 8.7° today · 19.4 mm rain
Desirability index
74.2/100
How this score is calculated#132 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Kilmore East is a small locality in the Mitchell area, home to around 450 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 15 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-56%), roughly 33.3 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, 19 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.
Population
- Population
- 450
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,812
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 17 of 163
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,871
- Employment rate
- 57.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 21 / 0 / 0
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)
- 15
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 11
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 33.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 150 residents
- State safety percentile
- 28.2th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -55.9%
Most common offence types
- A212 Non-Fv Serious Assault1
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft3
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle2
- B49 Other Theft3
- Other Crimes Against The Person2
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Kilmore East Station
- Kilmore East Station
- Kilmore East Station/O'Gradys Rd
- Kilmore East Station/O'Gradys Rd
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
19 active roadworks / incidents
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HUME FREEWAY, LITHGOW-HUME OUT RAMP ON09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HUME FREEWAY, LITHGOW-HUME OUT RAMP ON09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HUME FREEWAY, LITHGOW-HUME OUT RAMP ON09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HUME FREEWAY, LITHGOW-HUME OUT RAMP ON09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, LITHGOW-HUME OUT RAMP ON09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, LITHGOW-HUME OUT RAMP ON09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HUME FREEWAY, LITHGOW-HUME OUT RAMP ON09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 23/03/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HUME OUT-BROADFORD-WANDONG RAMP OF, HUME FREEWAY22 Mar 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 23/03/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HUME FREEWAY, HUME OUT-BROADFORD-WANDONG RAMP OF22 Mar 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 23/03/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BROADFORD-WANDONG ROAD, BROADFORD-WANDONG-HUME OUT RAMP ON22 Mar 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
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).
11 planning-related records
2021· 7 proposals
July 2021
- Two lot subdivision and removal and creation of restrictions8 LOUIS RISE KILMORE EAST 3764Withdrawn
- Use of the land for host farm accommodation and development of the land for an outbuilding (riding arena)445 SAUNDERS ROAD KILMORE EAST 3764Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Development of the land for an outbuilding230 Nannys Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of the land for a dwelling165 COLOR DRIVE KILMORE EAST 3764Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for a dwelling and machinery shedNannys Creek RoadWithdrawn
February 2021
- BUILDINGS AND WORKS FOR AN OUTBUILDING85 Saunders RoadNo permit required
January 2021
- Construction of agricultural outbuilding180 O'Gradys RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 4 proposals
October 2020
- VicSmart - Development of an outbuilding290 Nannys Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- Development of the land for a Dependant Person Unit340 O'Gradys RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
- Three lot Subdivision35 Duffy StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2020
- Extension of an existing dwelling180 Monument RoadPermit 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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Kilmore East Bushland ReserveNature reserve
- Nanny Creek Bushland ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
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)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
- 74.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #132 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
- Kilmore East Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
- Nanny Creek Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
- BUILDINGS AND WORKS FOR AN OUTBUILDINGplanning85 Saunders RoadLodged 02 Feb 2021 · No permit required
- Construction of agricultural outbuildingplanning180 O'Gradys RoadLodged 13 Jan 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for a Dependant Person Unitplanning340 O'Gradys RoadLodged 25 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for a dwelling and machinery shedplanningNannys Creek RoadLodged 19 Mar 2021 · Withdrawn
- Development of the land for an outbuildingplanning230 Nannys Creek RoadLodged 31 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extension of an existing dwellingplanning180 Monument RoadLodged 14 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Three lot Subdivisionplanning35 Duffy StreetLodged 02 Apr 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision and removal and creation of restrictionsplanning8 LOUIS RISE KILMORE EAST 3764Lodged 27 Jul 2021 · Withdrawn
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
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