City of Greater Bendigo
Kangaroo Flat
Kangaroo Flat at a glance
Median house
$555,000
Median unit
$540,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
21.0k
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Kangaroo Flat.
Kangaroo Flat (3555) sits in the Greater Bendigo region of Victoria. The median house here is $555,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Kangaroo Flat has roughly 21,043 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kangaroo Flat scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kangaroo Flat's population at 21,043, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
21,043
Median age
42
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $555,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $540,000, roughly 3% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $111,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Kangaroo Flat on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$555,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $540,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$555,000
$540,000
21,043
Median age: 42
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.50% (median rent $480/wk against a $555,000 price tag). Units yield 3.66% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.50%
Based on $555,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.66%
Based on $540,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
909
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kangaroo Flat.
Local schools for Kangaroo Flat
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kangaroo Flat Primary School
Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College
Bendigo Special Developmental School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Kangaroo Flat.
- What is the median house price in Kangaroo Flat?
- The median house price in Kangaroo Flat, VIC 3555 is $555,000. The median unit price is $540,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Kangaroo Flat postcode?
- Kangaroo Flat is in the 3555 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Bendigo region.
- What is the average rent in Kangaroo Flat?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Kangaroo Flat?
- There are 20 schools serving Kangaroo Flat on this page, including Kangaroo Flat Primary School, Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College, Bendigo Special Developmental School.
- How walkable is Kangaroo Flat?
- Kangaroo Flat has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kangaroo Flat?
- Kangaroo Flat is close to Specimen Hill, Golden Square, Golden Gully, Lansell Plaza, West Bendigo.
- What is the population of Kangaroo Flat?
- Kangaroo Flat has approximately 21,043 residents. The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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