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VIC · Murrindindi Council

Kinglake West, 3757

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,426

Growth (1 yr)

+3.6%

Growth (5 yr)

+15.0%

Median age

40

Median income

$1,950/wk

Employment rate

56.6%

Languages at home

6.5%non-English

Most common: Macedonian, Turkish, Croatian

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

45.6/100
Average

Top 46% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 78% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • National parks
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Kinglake West is known for: National parks, Green suburb, Excellent transport, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

Kinglake West is a quieter smaller community in Murrindindi Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.

Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average.

Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus schools and education lag behind, despite relative strength in growth momentum, plus community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Kinglake West snapshot

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

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

1,426

+3.6% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

10.8%

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

#47

among Country & regional · Emerging

Safety

5th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

95th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

7/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

44th

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
45.6/100 — Average
State standing
Top 46% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2817th in Australia
State rank
577th in VIC
Peer rank
#47 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#172 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
78%

Data sources & freshness

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

Population

Estimated resident population

1,426(June 2025)

+3.6% annual · +15.0% over 5 years · 95th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+3.6%
5-year growth
+15.0%
Change in 1 year
+49
Change in 5 years
+186
Growth rank in VIC
95th 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 (~1,550), extrapolated at +2.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,305
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,950
Dwelling vacancy
10.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
49 of 453
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
56.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
400 / 4 / 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)
15
Against the person
0
Against property
9
Rate per 1,000 residents
10.5
State safety percentile
4.9th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-53.1%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage1
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary3
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft2
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle2
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order3

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
993
Median ICSEA percentile
44th
School list
  • Kinglake West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 993 · 44th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 130 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

12 public transport stops in this suburb

  • National Park Rd/Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd
  • Peregrine Dr/Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd
  • Pratts Rd/Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd
  • Pratts Rd/Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd
  • Watsons Rd/Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

12 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 12 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
18/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0.77
Community(1)
  • Kinglake West Primary SchoolSchool

    1045 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road

Sport & outdoors(2)
  • Kinglake West ReservePark
  • Sports field
Transport(4)

4 bus stops

Other(5)
  • Kinglake West CFAFire station
  • Parking
  • ShellPetrol station
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter

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

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Kinglake West Education AreaNature reserve
  • Kinglake West ReservePark
  • Pheasant Creek Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
7
Parks (OSM)
1

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

Health access

Nearest hospital
Hospital (19.4 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
39
Participants per 1,000 residents
27.3

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
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 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).

40 planning-related records

2021· 19 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of land for an outbuilding
    1092 WHITTLESEA-KINGLAKE ROAD KINGLAKE WEST 3757Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single Dwelling Development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling and outbuilding (shed)
    29 PLOVER WAY KINGLAKE WEST 3757Lapsed
  • Single Dwelling Development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling
    1 RAWSTHORNE COURT KINGLAKE WEST 3757Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of land for a shed (domestic)
    327 NATIONAL PARK ROAD KINGLAKE WEST 3757Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single Dwelling Amend planning permit 2021/43 to include new permit trigger
    13 ROWLAND ROAD KINGLAKE WEST 3757Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Single Dwelling Development of land for a dwelling
    15 ROWLAND ROAD KINGLAKE WEST 3757Withdrawn
  • Dwelling (Alts & Adds) Use and development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling
    265 WATSONS ROAD KINGLAKE WEST 3757Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single Dwelling Development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling and outbuilding (shed)
    84 KINGS ROAD KINGLAKE WEST 3757Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of the land for the purpose of a domestic outbuilding (shed)
    86 KINGS ROAD KINGLAKE WEST 3757Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Tourist Development Relocation of heritage building (Post Office)
    1061 WHITTLESEA-KINGLAKE ROAD KINGLAKE WEST 3757Permit issued by the RA

  • June 2021

  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of the land for the purpose of a domestic shed
    332 National Park RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of a pump shed
    20 Rae StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Single Dwelling Development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling
    13 Rowland RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of the land for the purpose of an outbuilding
    364 National Park RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Single Dwelling Development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling
    56 Amlyn CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single Dwelling Development of land for a dwelling
    71 Kestrel LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of the land for the purpose of a domestic outbuilding (Retorspective); Extension to existing domestic outbuilding; Construction of a domestic outbuilding
    20 Rae StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential (1-9 lots) Five (5) Lot Staged Subdivision (2 Stages)
    1358 WHITTLESEA-YEA ROAD KINGLAKE WEST 3757Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Single Dwelling Use and development of the land for purpose of a dwelling
    25 RECREATION ROAD KINGLAKE WEST 3757Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 21 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Single Dwelling Use and development of the land for a dwelling and four domestic outbuildings (three shipping containers)
    321A National Park RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single Dwelling Construction of a Single Dwelling
    1 Margaret StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Construction of a Domestic Outbuilding
    360 National Park RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings and Garages,C/Ports,Outbuildings(Alts & Construction of three Domestic Outbuildings
    20 Rae StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of the land for the purpose of two garden sheds
    18 Pine Ridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single Dwelling Use and development of the land for a dwelling
    5 Pine Ridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Farm Building Development of land for an agricultural shed
    2110 Whittlesea-Yea RoadNo permit required
  • Dwelling (Alts & Adds) Extension to the existing dwelling
    332 National Park RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Dwelling (Alts & Adds) Development of land for alterations & additions to an existing dwelling
    1020 Whittlesea-Kinglake RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Dwelling Development of land for a dwelling
    10 Nagle WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of the land for the purpose of a shed
    360 National Park RoadLapsed

  • July 2020

  • Single Dwelling Development of the land for a dwelling, outbuilding and earthworks
    126 Kings RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension of an outbuilding Extension of an outbuilding
    290 Coombs RoadNo permit required

  • June 2020

  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Construction of a domestic outbuilding
    20 Rae StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Construction of a shed
    56 Edenvale CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with the extension to an existing dwell Buildings and works comprising of the extension to an existing dwelling and construction of associated outbuilding
    105 Parkers RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single Dwelling Development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling and removal of native vegetation
    37 Plover WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Construction of an outbuilding
    1070 Whittlesea-Kinglake RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single Dwelling Amendment of planning permit 2018/12 construction of a single dwelling
    4 Tommy Hut RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VicSmart Building and works to join two existing buildings into one single dwelling
    485 Coombs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Car Parking/Parking Station Use of land for a temporary carpark in association with Kinglake Country Fair
    1029 Whittlesea-Kinglake RoadWithdrawn

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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 43.7 km away).

Coalition 52.8%Labor 47.3%

3.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -6.2 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • Kinglake WestLabor 47.2% · Coalition 52.8% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
  • KinglakeLabor 57.1% · Coalition 42.9% TPP (2025)10.1 km away
  • GlenburnLabor 32.5% · Coalition 67.5% TPP (2025)16.3 km away
  • FlowerdaleLabor 51.7% · Coalition 48.3% TPP (2025)18.2 km away
  • ToolangiLabor 53.4% · Coalition 46.6% TPP (2025)20.4 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)
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

Compare with

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

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