Kangaroo Flat

VIC 3555 • Rest of VIC

11,328
Population (2021)
$33,176
Median Income
18.14 km²
Area
265m
Elevation
Regional LivingFamily-FriendlyAffordableEstablished

About Kangaroo Flat

Kangaroo Flat is a major residential suburb of Bendigo, 4 kilometres south of the CBD. As one of Bendigo's largest suburbs with around 12,000 residents, it offers established housing and comprehensive shopping at Lansell Square. V/Line services connect to Melbourne for commuters.

Life here provides regional city amenity—good schools, shopping, and services—at affordable prices. The community is family-oriented with a mix of established residents and newcomers drawn by Bendigo's growth. Kangaroo Flat attracts families seeking Bendigo lifestyle with suburban convenience.

Kangaroo Flat falls under postcode 3555 and is governed by Greater Bendigo Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bendigo West (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3555
Urban Area
Maiden Gully - Kangaroo Flats
Federal Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.81°, 144.24°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
18.14 km²
Elevation
265m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Lansell Square 267 High Street Kangaroo Flat 3555 VIC
  • Woolworths
    Lansell Plaza, 267-283 High St Kangaroo Flat 3555 VIC
  • ALDI
    Cnr High Street, Lockwood Road, Kangaroo Flat VIC 3555

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$285
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
44 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,394
Census 2021
11,328
9.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,028
Income 2021
$33,176
18.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,313
Born Overseas 1,257

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 197
  • 2. India 131
  • 3. Myanmar 127
  • 4. Philippines 121
  • 5. Thailand 69
  • 6. New Zealand 63
  • 7. Malaysia 62
  • 8. Netherlands 42
  • 9. Scotland 33
  • 10. Germany 32
  • 11. Vietnam 31
  • 12. South Africa 20
  • 13. United States 20
  • 14. Afghanistan 19
  • 15. China 19

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,935
Australian 4,392
Scottish 1,218
Irish 1,206
German 447
Italian 273
Australian Aboriginal 267
Filipino 159
Chinese 152
Dutch 152

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

7,952
Both parents born in Australia
1,577
Both parents born overseas
898
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
44.3%
Christianity
43.3%
Buddhism
1.1%
Islam
1.0%
Hinduism
0.8%
Sikhism
0.7%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
617 (5.4%)
5-14 years
1,212 (10.7%)
15-19 years
552 (4.9%)
20-24 years
568 (5.0%)
25-34 years
1,492 (13.2%)
35-44 years
1,269 (11.2%)
45-54 years
1,176 (10.4%)
55-64 years
1,340 (11.8%)
65-74 years
1,469 (13.0%)
75-84 years
1,133 (10.0%)
85+ years
517 (4.6%)

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