Mitchell Shire Council

Killingworth

VIC3717

Killingworth at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

3,544

Median age 53

The brief

What to know about Killingworth.

The postcode for Killingworth is 3717 (VIC).

Killingworth (3717) sits in the Mitchell region of Victoria.

Killingworth has roughly 3,544 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Killingworth 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 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Killingworth's population at 3,544, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

3,544

Median age

53

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$255/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

3,544

Median age: 53

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

3

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences2 (66.7%)
E Justice procedures offences1 (33.3%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Killingworth.

Local schools for Killingworth

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Yea High School

7-12CoEdGovernment
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Yea Primary School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

Sacred Heart School

1-6CoEdCatholic
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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

639 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

26.0°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

6.5°C

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Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Killingworth.

What is the Killingworth postcode?
Killingworth is in the 3717 postcode, in VIC, in the Mitchell Shire Council region.
Where is Killingworth?
Killingworth is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3717, in the Mitchell Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Killingworth?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
What schools are in Killingworth?
There are 3 schools serving Killingworth on this page, including Yea High School, Yea Primary School, Sacred Heart School.
How walkable is Killingworth?
Killingworth has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Killingworth?
Killingworth is close to Yea, Ghin Ghin, Homewood, Molesworth, Limestone.
What is the population of Killingworth?
The population of Killingworth is approximately 3,544 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.

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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