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VIC · Nillumbik Council

Kangaroo Ground, 3097

Current weather

9.9°CLight drizzle

93% humidity · 29.1 km/h wind · 11° / 8.5° today · 7.8 mm rain

Desirability score

42.1/100

2849th in Australia

85% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Kangaroo Ground is a small locality in the Nillumbik area, home to around 1,208 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 60 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+71%), roughly 49.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 12 public transport stops within the suburb, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
1,208
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$2,909
Dwelling vacancy
7.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
28 of 364
Median monthly mortgage
$3,337
Employment rate
63.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
12 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
60
Against the person
10
Against property
34
Rate per 1,000 residents
49.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 121 residents
State safety percentile
46.6th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+71.4%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage5
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary4
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft9
  • B49 Other Theft7
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order13

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,085
  • Kangaroo Ground Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

12 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 355 Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Rd
  • Bellbird Lane/Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Rd
  • Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd/Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Rd
  • Kangaroo Ground PS/Graham Rd
  • Wyuna Rd/Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

35 planning-related records

2021· 10 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, outbuilding (garage) and convert existing dwelling into a studio
    330 WEDGE TAIL COURT KANGAROO GROUND 3097Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    45 ALFRED PLACE KANGAROO GROUND 3097Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of alterations and additions to a dwelling, earthworks, rainwater tanks and a tennis court
    570 ELTHAM-YARRA GLEN ROAD KANGAROO GROUND 3097Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend the existing dwelling and associated retaining wall and earthworks
    1 Heckers Hill WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Removal of one tree
    545 ELTHAM-YARRA GLEN ROAD KANGAROO GROUND 3097No permit required
  • Buildings and works to alter and extend an existing building
    60-80 GRAHAM ROAD KANGAROO GROUND 3097Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Erection of a pergola
    50 KANGAROO GROUND-ST ANDREWS ROAD KANGAROO GROUND 3097Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    225 KANGAROO GROUND-WATTLE GLEN ROAD KANGAROO GROUND 3097Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct additions and alterations to an existing dwelling, and hazard pruning of an existing tree
    140 FLAT ROCK ROAD KANGAROO GROUND 3097Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a shed
    225 KANGAROO GROUND-WATTLE GLEN ROAD KANGAROO GROUND 3097Lapsed
2020· 25 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    45 Alfred PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a carport
    15 Hillview CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    30 Menzies RoadWithdrawn
  • Buildings and works to extend the existing shed
    182-184 Eltham-Yarra Glen RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to alter and extend the existing shed
    60 Bellbird LaneWithdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct a horse arena
    195 KANGAROO GROUND-ST ANDREWS ROAD KANGAROO GROUND 3097Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a menage
    400 HECKERS HILL WAY KANGAROO GROUND 3097Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Amendment - Buildings and works to alter and extend an existing restaurant, deck (walkway), retaining walls, fence (bin enclosure) and carparking, and use the land to sell and consume liquor
    150 Eltham-Yarra Glen RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a pergola , creation of disabled compliant air lock for entry door and enclose under existing roof to create tourist information area
    150 Eltham-Yarra Glen RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    205 Watery Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, retaining walls and associated earthworks
    220 WYUNA ROAD KANGAROO GROUND 3097Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Lop one tree
    35 Eltham-Yarra Glen RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a pergola
    1 Wedge Tail CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Use of the land for a Poultry Farm and alteration of access to a Road Zone, Category 1
    10 HENLEY ROAD KANGAROO GROUND 3097Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development for a dwelling, associated earthworks and vegetation removal
    315 KANGAROO GROUND-WATTLE GLEN ROAD KANGAROO GROUND 3097Lapsed

  • July 2020

  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling, outbuilding (garage) and associated vegetation removal (Flat Rock Road reserve)
    35 FLAT ROCK ROAD KANGAROO GROUND 3097Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a shed
    239 Henley RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a shed, extend a shed and construct a retaining wall
    1 Wedge Tail CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a shed
    305 Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a shed
    60 Bourchiers RoadWithdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct a pergola , creation of disabled compliant air lock for entry door and enclose under existing roof to create tourist information area
    150 Eltham-Yarra Glen RoadLapsed
  • Removal of Native Vegetation
    105 Graham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct additions and alterations to an existing dwelling
    140 Flat Rock RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Removal of 3 trees
    385 Eltham-Yarra Glen RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Earthworks for construction of a car parking area and accessway
    230 Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (2)
  • Picnic Table
  • MassarosRestaurant

    360 Eltham - Yarra Glen Road

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

5 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Kangaroo Ground War Memorial ParkPark
  • Nillumbik G143 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Pigeon Bank ReservePark
  • Pretty Hill ReserveNature reserve
  • Yirrip ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Kangaroo Ground Preschoolkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
15
Parks (OSM)
2

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
42.1/100
National rank
2849th in Australia
State rank
575th in VIC
Peer rank
#105 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#196 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
85%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime5
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime4
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime9
  • B49 Other Theftcrime7
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime13
  • Kangaroo Ground Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
  • Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Parkgovernmentpark
  • Nillumbik G143 Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Pigeon Bank Reservegovernmentpark
  • Pretty Hill Reservegovernmentnature_reserve

Data sources & freshness

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