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VIC · Hobsons Bay Council

South Kingsville, 3015

Est. population · Jun 2025

2,409

Growth (1 yr)

+2.3%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.7%

Median age

37

Median income

$2,261/wk

Employment rate

72.8%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,660,000

Languages at home

23.6%non-English

Most common: Arabic, Greek, Hindi

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

43.7/100
Average

629th in VIC

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Café precinct
  • High desirability
What South Kingsville is known for: Excellent transport, Education hub, Café precinct, High desirability

Suburb profile

South Kingsville is a practical smaller community in Hobsons Bay Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. School and preschool provision is plentiful within the local area.

Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Open space is thinner than in many metro suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses help with longer trips.

Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.

Desirability lands around average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment, plus growth momentum holding up better.

At a glance

South Kingsville snapshot

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

Median house price

$1.66M

+58% change

Median rent

$620/wk

Population (ERP)

2,409

+2.3% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

8.4%

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

#148

among Metro Melbourne · Growth area

Safety

43rd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

90th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

88th

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
43.7/100 — Average
National rank
3129th in Australia
State rank
629th in VIC
Peer rank
#148 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#346 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$620
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,660,000
Median price change
+58.1%

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

2,409(June 2025)

+2.3% annual · +4.7% over 5 years · 90th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+2.3%
5-year growth
+4.7%
Change in 1 year
+53
Change in 5 years
+108
Growth rank in VIC
90th 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 (~2,600), extrapolated at +1.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,156
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$2,261
Dwelling vacancy
8.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
81 of 964
Median monthly mortgage
$2,313
Employment rate
72.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
365 / 480 / 29 (+ 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 increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
108
Against the person
12
Against property
71
Rate per 1,000 residents
44.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 180 residents
State safety percentile
42.5th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+9.1%

Most common offence types

  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft13
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle24
  • B49 Other Theft10
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception7
  • C32 Drug Possession11

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
8
Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
1,114.5
Median ICSEA percentile
88th
School list
  • St Margaret Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1122 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 159 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Spotswood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1117 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 289 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Newport Lakes Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1126 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 26% · 566 students · Top SEA quarter 51% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
  • Wembley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1112 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 22% · 626 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1126 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 297 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Newport Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1106 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 516 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Yarraville Special Developmental SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1006 · 49th percentile · LBOTE 56% · 100 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Australian Islamic Centre CollegePrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1032 · 61th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 151 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • South Kingsville Pre-schoolkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

16 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Truman St/Blackshaws Rd
  • Vernon St/Aloha St
  • Vernon St/Blackshaws Rd
  • Watt St/Aloha St
  • Watt St/Blackshaws Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

31 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

4 restaurants · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 playgrounds

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
  • Decent local green space — 1 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 16 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
51/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
2.78
Parks per 1,000 residents
0.46
Food & drink(6)
  • Bretzel BizBakery
  • Vernon's Fish and ChipperyFast food

    17B Vernon Street, South Kingsville

  • BlacksheepRestaurant
  • Mishra's KitchenRestaurant

    23 Vernon Street, South Kingsville

  • MotorinoRestaurant

    Unit A 29 Vernon Street, South Kingsville

  • Tandoori FlamesRestaurant

    15 Vernon Street, South Kingsville

Shopping(1)

No named venues listed.

Community(1)
  • South Kingsville Pre-schoolKindergarten
Health & services(1)
  • Scown's PharmacyPharmacy

    17D Vernon Street, South Kingsville

Sport & outdoors(3)
  • Edwards ReservePark
  • Playground
  • Sports field
Transport(13)

13 bus stops

Other(7)
  • Bottle-OAlcohol
  • Drinking water
  • Kingsville Barber LoungeHairdresser

    17C Vernon Street, South Kingsville

  • Laundry
  • Parking
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Public toilets

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

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Edwards ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
2
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

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Williamstown Hospital (4.0 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Scown's PharmacyVernon StreetPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
65
Participants per 1,000 residents
27.0

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).

32 planning-related records

2021· 10 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    74 STEPHENSON ST SOUTH KINGSVILLE 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    63 PAXTON ST SOUTH KINGSVILLE 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    4 SALTLEY ST SOUTH KINGSVILLE 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Use and development of a childcare centre.
    82-96 NEW ST SOUTH KINGSVILLE 3015NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    86 PAXTON ST SOUTH KINGSVILLE 3015NOD issued by a delegate

  • May 2021

  • Two Lot Subdivision
    41 New StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    81 PAXTON ST SOUTH KINGSVILLE 3015NOD issued by a delegate

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and works comprising alterations and additions to the existing dwellings
    2 SALTLEY ST SOUTH KINGSVILLE 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Construction of three double storey dwellings to the rear of the existing dwelling and alteration of access to a road in the Road Zone, Category 1
    180 BLACKSHAWS RD SOUTH KINGSVILLE 3015Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Construct a fence
    88 Blackshaws RoadLapsed
2020· 22 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of three dwellings (two double storey and one single storey) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    45 Saltley StWithdrawn
  • Subdivision of the land into two lots (PS844477N) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    59 Vernon StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Construction of a verandah
    Saltley StreetWithdrawn
  • development for two (2) new dwellings
    49 Kernot StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Aloha StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two Double Storey Dwellings and Associated Garages
    91 Saltley StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of existing dwelling and Construction of three dwellings (two double storey and one single storey)
    83 Kernot StNOD issued by a delegate

  • October 2020

  • Subdivision of the land into two lots (PS836728K) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Greene StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Subdivision of the land into two lots (PS831314R) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Greene StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    85 Saltley StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into three lots and common property (PS827808N) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Vernon StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Two lot subdivision
    77 Kernot StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Subdivision of the land into two lots (PS833395C) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Stephenson StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for the storage purposes and earthworks associated with the construction of a hardstand.
    Stephenson StWithdrawn

  • June 2020

  • The construction of two or more dwellings on a lot under clause 32.08-6 (two dwellings) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Truman StNOD issued by a delegate

  • May 2020

  • The construction of two or more dwellings on a lot (two dwellings) under clause 32.08-6 (General Residential Zone) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Truman StNOD issued by a delegate

  • April 2020

  • Construction of three double storey dwellings
    42 Watt StNOD issued by a delegate

  • March 2020

  • Display of signage advertising the sale of land in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Blackshaws RdPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Subdivision of the land into two lots (PS821241Y) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Truman StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of four double storey dwellings in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Stephenson StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • The construction of two or more dwellings on a lot under clause 32.08-6 ( two dwellings) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Kernot StNOD issued by a delegate
  • Two lot subdivision
    77 Kernot StWithdrawn

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • Melbourne Airport Rail - South Kingsville - Kernot Street level crossing RoadworksKernot Street level crossing - South Kingsville01 Aug 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
  • Metro Capital Delivery activities occurring between 17/04/2026 and 10/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. 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 0 to 5 min.BLACKSHAWS ROAD, KERNOT STREET16 Apr 2026 – 09 Nov 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · 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
Gellibrand
Member of Parliament
Tim WATTS (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
118,962
Turnout (2025)
91.4%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+3.9 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 34.9%Labor 65.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.3 km away).

Coalition 26.4%Labor 73.6%

8.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +6.0 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • South Kingsville (Gellibrand)Labor 72.6% · Coalition 27.4% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
  • Spotswood (Gellibrand)Labor 75.9% · Coalition 24.1% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
  • NewportLabor 75.9% · Coalition 24.1% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
  • Altona LakesLabor 77.6% · Coalition 22.4% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
  • Newport WestLabor 70.9% · Coalition 29.1% TPP (2025)1.7 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)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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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