Kangaroo Ground at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,208
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Kangaroo Ground.
The postcode for Kangaroo Ground is 3097 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Kangaroo Ground (3097) sits in the Nillumbik region of Victoria.
Kangaroo Ground has roughly 1,208 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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 Ground scores 2/100 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kangaroo Ground's population at 1,208, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,208
Median age
44
Family households
87%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$365/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$383/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
1,208
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
22
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kangaroo Ground.
Local schools for Kangaroo Ground
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Government School Catchment
Kangaroo Ground Primary School
Research Primary School
Wattle Glen Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Kangaroo Ground.
- What is the Kangaroo Ground postcode?
- Kangaroo Ground is in the 3097 postcode, in VIC, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- Where is Kangaroo Ground?
- Kangaroo Ground is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3097. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kangaroo Ground?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $365, for units it's $383.
- What schools are in Kangaroo Ground?
- There are 20 schools serving Kangaroo Ground on this page, including Kangaroo Ground Primary School, Eltham College, Research Primary School.
- How walkable is Kangaroo Ground?
- Kangaroo Ground has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kangaroo Ground?
- Kangaroo Ground is close to Wattle Glen, Research, Watsons Creek, North Warrandyte, Bend Of Islands.
- What is the population of Kangaroo Ground?
- The population of Kangaroo Ground is approximately 1,208 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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