Kennington
VIC 3550 • Rest of VIC
About Kennington
Kennington is a residential suburb located in the south-western part of Bendigo, approximately 130 kilometres north of Melbourne's CBD within the City of Greater Bendigo council area. Sitting at an elevation of 267 metres on the central Victorian goldfields plateau, the suburb has a population of 5,880 with a median age of 42 and a relatively affordable cost of living, with median weekly rents of $290. The area's predominantly Anglo-Australian heritage and stable population give it a quietly established character typical of inner Bendigo suburbs.
Kennington is notable for its proximity to La Trobe University's Bendigo campus, which draws a student and academic community to the area and contributes to a mixed demographic of students, families, and retirees. The suburb is well-served by local schools including both government and Catholic options, and benefits from Bendigo's expanding shopping precincts and health services. Tree-lined streets, accessible bus links to Bendigo's CBD, and affordable housing make Kennington a practical and pleasant choice for families and first-home buyers in regional Victoria.
Kennington falls under postcode 3550 and is governed by Greater Bendigo Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bendigo East (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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91 Creek Street
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Crook Street
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Old Violet Street
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Rosalind Street
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Gaol Road
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164 Barkly Street
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Barkly Street (Coolock Campus)
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Reserve Street
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105 Mackenzie Street
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Nolan Street
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Inglewood Street
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Curtin Street
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25 Peel Street
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6 Kairn Road
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Crook Street
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556 Napier Street
Housing 2021 Census
56 state housing + 23 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 93
- 2. India 72
- 3. China 61
- 4. New Zealand 38
- 5. Philippines 35
- 6. Sri Lanka 33
- 7. Thailand 32
- 8. Malaysia 26
- 9. Myanmar 21
- 10. Netherlands 20
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)