Nillumbik Shire Council

Kinglake Central

VIC3757

Kinglake Central at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

413

Median age 45

The brief

What to know about Kinglake Central.

The postcode for Kinglake Central is 3757 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.

Kinglake Central (3757) sits in the Nillumbik region of Victoria.

Kinglake Central has roughly 413 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Kinglake Central 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 14 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Kinglake Central's population at 413, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

413

Median age

45

Family households

80%

Lone person

12%

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)

$349/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$330/wk

Owner occupied

87%

Renter occupied

6%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

413

Median age: 45

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

10

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences5 (50.0%)
E Justice procedures offences3 (30.0%)
A Crimes against the person2 (20.0%)

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 Kinglake Central.

Local schools for Kinglake Central

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Government School Catchment

Middle Kinglake Primary School

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Kinglake Primary School

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Kinglake West 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

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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 Kinglake Central.

What is the Kinglake Central postcode?
Kinglake Central is in the 3757 postcode, in VIC, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
Where is Kinglake Central?
Kinglake Central is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3757. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Kinglake Central?
The median weekly rent for houses is $349, for units it's $330.
What schools are in Kinglake Central?
There are 17 schools serving Kinglake Central on this page, including Middle Kinglake Primary School, Kinglake Primary School, Kinglake West Primary School.
How walkable is Kinglake Central?
Kinglake Central has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Kinglake Central?
Kinglake Central is close to Pheasant Creek, Kinglake, Strathewen, Mount Slide, Kinglake West.
What is the population of Kinglake Central?
The population of Kinglake Central is approximately 413 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.

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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