City of Greater Bendigo
Kennington
Kennington at a glance
Median house
$600,000
Median unit
$662,500
Walk score
36
Car dependent
Population
5,880
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Kennington.
Kennington (3550) sits in the Greater Bendigo region of Victoria. The median house here is $600,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Kennington has roughly 5,880 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kennington scores 36/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kennington's population at 5,880, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (36%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
5,880
Median age
42
Family households
58%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $600,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $662,500, roughly -10% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $120,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Kennington on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$600,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $662,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
$600,000
$662,500
5,880
Median age: 42
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.47% (median rent $285/wk against a $600,000 price tag). Units yield 2.28% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 38% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.47%
Based on $600,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.28%
Based on $662,500 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 · May 202659%
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.
392
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.
36
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kennington.
Local schools for Kennington
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kennington Primary School
Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College
Quarry Hill Primary 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 Kennington.
- What is the median house price in Kennington?
- The median house price in Kennington, VIC 3550 is $600,000. The median unit price is $662,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Kennington postcode?
- Kennington is in the 3550 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Bendigo region.
- What is the average rent in Kennington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $290.
- What schools are in Kennington?
- There are 20 schools serving Kennington on this page, including Kennington Primary School, St Therese's School, Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College.
- How walkable is Kennington?
- Kennington has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kennington?
- Kennington is close to Bendigo South, Strathdale, Flora Hill, Quarry Hill, Bendigo.
- What is the population of Kennington?
- Kennington has approximately 5,880 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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