Nillumbik Shire Council

Kinglake West

VIC3757

Kinglake West at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

1,305

Median age 40

The brief

What to know about Kinglake West.

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

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

Kinglake West has roughly 1,305 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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 West 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 13 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Kinglake West's population at 1,305, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

1,305

Median age

40

Family households

81%

Lone person

15%

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)

$360/wk

Owner occupied

90%

Renter occupied

4%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,305

Median age: 40

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

21

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences14 (66.7%)
A Crimes against the person2 (9.5%)
D Public order and security offences2 (9.5%)
C Drug offences1 (4.8%)
F Other offences1 (4.8%)

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

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Education

Schools in Kinglake West.

Local schools for Kinglake West

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Government School Catchment

Kinglake West Primary School

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Middle Kinglake Primary School

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Strathewen 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 West.

What is the Kinglake West postcode?
Kinglake West is in the 3757 postcode, in VIC, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
Where is Kinglake West?
Kinglake West 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 West?
The median weekly rent for houses is $349, for units it's $360.
What schools are in Kinglake West?
There are 20 schools serving Kinglake West on this page, including Kinglake West Primary School, Middle Kinglake Primary School, Strathewen Primary School.
How walkable is Kinglake West?
Kinglake West has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Kinglake West?
Kinglake West is close to Pheasant Creek, Humevale, Kinglake Central, Strathewen, Bruces Creek.
What is the population of Kinglake West?
The population of Kinglake West is approximately 1,305 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.

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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