Kangaroo Flat VIC

Postcode 3555 · Greater Bendigo LGA

Kangaroo Flat is a well-established suburb in Victoria within the Greater Bendigo local government area (postcode 3555). With a population of 11,328, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 44. Households earn a median income of $59K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are labourers, community & personal service, professionals. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Kangaroo Flat is $532,000, having grown strongly 6.4% over the past year. Units have a median price of $405,000 (-6.5% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $440. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

Kangaroo Flat is served by 4 schools, including 2 primary, 1 secondary, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 962, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 9 rail stations, 60 bus stops. The crime rate in the Greater Bendigo LGA is higher than average at 9,634 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Kangaroo Flat offers a gross rental yield of 4.3%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($532K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.9x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +6.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.3% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$532K/$875K Below Median
Affordability8.9x Moderate
Price Momentum+6.4% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$51,756
Mean Income$58,453
Earners12,649
YoY Change+4.5%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$532K
6.4% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$405K
-6.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$285
POPULATION
11,328
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age44
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,144
Personal Income /wk$638
Mortgage /mth$1,300
CRIME (Greater Bendigo LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)9,634
Total Incidents12,282
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations9
Bus Stops60
Kangaroo Flat Station
Kangaroo Flat Station/High St
Kangaroo Flat Station/Short St
Station St/High St
Station St/Olympic Pde
SCHOOLS (4)
Avg ICSEA962
Total Students1,689
Government3
Catholic1
Crusoe 7-10 Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 966
Kangaroo Flat Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 908
St Monica's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1032
Bendigo Special Developmental SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 940
Data: 2024