Kingsbury
VIC 3083 • Greater Melbourne
About Kingsbury
Kingsbury is an established inner-northern suburb of Melbourne, located 12 kilometres northeast of the CBD in the City of Darebin. With a population of 3,460, it's a culturally diverse community featuring significant Chinese, Vietnamese, Indian, and Italian populations alongside Anglo-Australian residents. The suburb has a median age of 34 and offers affordable housing options close to Melbourne's employment centres.
Life in Kingsbury combines multicultural vibrancy with suburban convenience, featuring diverse dining options, community centres, and good public transport access to Melbourne CBD. The suburb attracts young professionals, students, and migrant families seeking affordable housing with excellent connectivity. Local parks, established schools, and proximity to shopping centres in nearby Preston make it popular with families valuing diversity and accessibility.
Kingsbury falls under postcode 3083 and is governed by Darebin Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bundoora (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Route 556, 557 — Melbourne CBD 45-60 min
- Route 350 — Northcote/CBD 50 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Well-connected inner suburb with multiple public transport options
Good walkability with nearby shops, schools and public transport
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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31 McLeans Road
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53 Balmoral Avenue
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Balmoral Avenue
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411 Grimshaw Street
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Settlement Road
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1436 Plenty Road
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5 Settlement Road
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Maryborough Avenue
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Green Avenue
Housing 2021 Census
18 state housing + 5 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. India 259
- 2. Vietnam 216
- 3. China 210
- 4. Italy 119
- 5. Sri Lanka 74
- 6. Greece 69
- 7. Philippines 64
- 8. Malaysia 58
- 9. England 39
- 10. Pakistan 37
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)