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VIC · Murrindindi Council

Kinglake West, VIC, 3757

Current weather

8.8°CSlight rain

97% humidity · 32.4 km/h wind · 11.3° / 8.3° today · 14.8 mm rain

Desirability score

41.4/100

2988th in Australia

78% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Kinglake West is a small locality in the Murrindindi area, home to around 1,305 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 15 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-53%), roughly 11.5 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
1,305
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,950
Dwelling vacancy
10.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
49 of 453
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
56.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
32 / 4 / 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)
15
Against the person
0
Against property
9
Rate per 1,000 residents
11.5
State safety percentile
4.7th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-53.1%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage1
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary3
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft2
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle2
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order3

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
993
  • Kinglake West 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

  • National Park Rd/Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd
  • Peregrine Dr/Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd
  • Pratts Rd/Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd
  • Pratts Rd/Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd
  • Watsons Rd/Whittlesea-Kinglake 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).

40 planning-related records

2021· 19 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of land for an outbuilding
    1092 WHITTLESEA-KINGLAKE ROAD KINGLAKE WEST 3757Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single Dwelling Development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling and outbuilding (shed)
    29 PLOVER WAY KINGLAKE WEST 3757Lapsed
  • Single Dwelling Development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling
    1 RAWSTHORNE COURT KINGLAKE WEST 3757Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of land for a shed (domestic)
    327 NATIONAL PARK ROAD KINGLAKE WEST 3757Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single Dwelling Amend planning permit 2021/43 to include new permit trigger
    13 ROWLAND ROAD KINGLAKE WEST 3757Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Single Dwelling Development of land for a dwelling
    15 ROWLAND ROAD KINGLAKE WEST 3757Withdrawn
  • Dwelling (Alts & Adds) Use and development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling
    265 WATSONS ROAD KINGLAKE WEST 3757Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single Dwelling Development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling and outbuilding (shed)
    84 KINGS ROAD KINGLAKE WEST 3757Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of the land for the purpose of a domestic outbuilding (shed)
    86 KINGS ROAD KINGLAKE WEST 3757Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Tourist Development Relocation of heritage building (Post Office)
    1061 WHITTLESEA-KINGLAKE ROAD KINGLAKE WEST 3757Permit issued by the RA

  • June 2021

  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of the land for the purpose of a domestic shed
    332 National Park RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of a pump shed
    20 Rae StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Single Dwelling Development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling
    13 Rowland RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of the land for the purpose of an outbuilding
    364 National Park RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Single Dwelling Development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling
    56 Amlyn CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single Dwelling Development of land for a dwelling
    71 Kestrel LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of the land for the purpose of a domestic outbuilding (Retorspective); Extension to existing domestic outbuilding; Construction of a domestic outbuilding
    20 Rae StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential (1-9 lots) Five (5) Lot Staged Subdivision (2 Stages)
    1358 WHITTLESEA-YEA ROAD KINGLAKE WEST 3757Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Single Dwelling Use and development of the land for purpose of a dwelling
    25 RECREATION ROAD KINGLAKE WEST 3757Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 21 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Single Dwelling Use and development of the land for a dwelling and four domestic outbuildings (three shipping containers)
    321A National Park RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single Dwelling Construction of a Single Dwelling
    1 Margaret StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Construction of a Domestic Outbuilding
    360 National Park RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings and Garages,C/Ports,Outbuildings(Alts & Construction of three Domestic Outbuildings
    20 Rae StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of the land for the purpose of two garden sheds
    18 Pine Ridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single Dwelling Use and development of the land for a dwelling
    5 Pine Ridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Farm Building Development of land for an agricultural shed
    2110 Whittlesea-Yea RoadNo permit required
  • Dwelling (Alts & Adds) Extension to the existing dwelling
    332 National Park RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Dwelling (Alts & Adds) Development of land for alterations & additions to an existing dwelling
    1020 Whittlesea-Kinglake RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Dwelling Development of land for a dwelling
    10 Nagle WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of the land for the purpose of a shed
    360 National Park RoadLapsed

  • July 2020

  • Single Dwelling Development of the land for a dwelling, outbuilding and earthworks
    126 Kings RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension of an outbuilding Extension of an outbuilding
    290 Coombs RoadNo permit required

  • June 2020

  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Construction of a domestic outbuilding
    20 Rae StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Construction of a shed
    56 Edenvale CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with the extension to an existing dwell Buildings and works comprising of the extension to an existing dwelling and construction of associated outbuilding
    105 Parkers RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single Dwelling Development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling and removal of native vegetation
    37 Plover WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Construction of an outbuilding
    1070 Whittlesea-Kinglake RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Single Dwelling Amendment of planning permit 2018/12 construction of a single dwelling
    4 Tommy Hut RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VicSmart Building and works to join two existing buildings into one single dwelling
    485 Coombs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Car Parking/Parking Station Use of land for a temporary carpark in association with Kinglake Country Fair
    1029 Whittlesea-Kinglake RoadWithdrawn

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

6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Edenvale CrescentBus stop
  • Kinglake WestBus stop
  • Peregrine DriveBus stop
  • Yea RoadBus stop
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter

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

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Kinglake West Education AreaNature reserve
  • Kinglake West ReservePark
  • Pheasant Creek Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

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)
6
Parks (OSM)
1

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
41.4/100
National rank
2988th in Australia
State rank
594th in VIC
Peer rank
#120 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#216 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
78%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime1
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime3
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime2
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime2
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime3
  • Kinglake West Education Areagovernmentnature_reserve
  • Kinglake West Reservegovernmentpark
  • Pheasant Creek Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Buildings and works associated with the extension to an existing dwell Buildings and works comprising of the extension to an existing dwelling and construction of associated outbuildingplanning105 Parkers RoadLodged 17 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Car Parking/Parking Station Use of land for a temporary carpark in association with Kinglake Country Fairplanning1029 Whittlesea-Kinglake RoadLodged 21 Jan 2020 · Withdrawn

Data sources & freshness

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