Kennett River at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
74
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Kennett River.
The postcode for Kennett River is 3221 (VIC).
Kennett River (3221) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria.
Kennett River has roughly 74 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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.
Kennett River 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kennett River's population at 74, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
74
Median age
41
Family households
61%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
74
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kennett River.
Local schools for Kennett River
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Government School Catchment
Lorne P-12 College
Apollo Bay P-12 College
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Kennett River.
- What is the Kennett River postcode?
- Kennett River is in the 3221 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- Where is Kennett River?
- Kennett River is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3221, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Kennett River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Kennett River?
- There are 2 schools serving Kennett River on this page, including Lorne P-12 College, Apollo Bay P-12 College.
- How walkable is Kennett River?
- Kennett River has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kennett River?
- Kennett River is close to Kennett River, Grey River, Grey River, Wye River, Wye River.
- What is the population of Kennett River?
- The population of Kennett River is approximately 74 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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