Kingsville
VIC 3012 • Greater Melbourne
About Kingsville
Kingsville is a small, tightly-knit inner-western Melbourne suburb located approximately 8 kilometres from the CBD, within the City of Maribyrnong. Established in the 1930s, it is characterised by leafy, tree-lined streets lined with classic Victorian and Edwardian weatherboard homes. With a population of around 3,900, Kingsville is one of Melbourne's quieter inner-west pockets, sandwiched between the livelier suburbs of Yarraville and Seddon. Its compact size — just 0.7 square kilometres — gives it an intimate village feel amid the wider urban landscape.
Residents enjoy easy access to the vibrant café, dining and shopping scenes of neighbouring Yarraville Village and Seddon Village, without the bustle directly on their doorstep. The suburb has several small parks and is popular with young families and professionals who appreciate the peaceful streets and strong community vibe. Footscray's major retail and cultural hub is a short drive or cycle away, and the inner-west's growing food scene makes Kingsville an increasingly sought-after address. Its proximity to the city and relatively affordable (by inner-Melbourne standards) housing continue to attract owner-occupiers and investors alike.
Kingsville falls under postcode 3012 and is governed by Maribyrnong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Footscray (Western Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 220 — Sunshine ↔ Elsternwick via Footscray & Kingsville 22 min to CBD
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Well-connected inner suburb with multiple nearby train stations and bus options.
Most errands can be accomplished on foot; close to Yarraville Village shops and cafes, though limited retail within the suburb itself.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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4-14 Nolan Avenue
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Nolan Avenue
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380 Geelong Road
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River Street
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15 Rosamond Road
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Argyle Street
Housing 2021 Census
35 state housing + 11 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 148
- 2. New Zealand 96
- 3. Vietnam 91
- 4. India 72
- 5. Greece 56
- 6. China 33
- 7. North Macedonia 33
- 8. Philippines 30
- 9. Italy 29
- 10. Scotland 25
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)