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VIC · Macedon Ranges Council

Kyneton, 3444

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Updated

Desirability score

50/100
Average

Top 29% of Victoria's suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Top transport
  • Heritage
  • Parks
  • Rural
  • Schools
What Kyneton is known for: Top transport, Heritage, Parks, Rural, Schools

Suburb profile

Kyneton offers a slower mid-sized suburb life in Macedon Ranges, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.

The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. The market sits in a sensible middle ground: not cheap, but fair value for the area.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in parks and green space and growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
7,513
Median age
47
Median household income / week
$1,620
Dwelling vacancy
10%
Unoccupied private dwellings
317 of 3,183
Median monthly mortgage
$1,798
Employment rate
55.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
201 / 257 / 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)
732
Against the person
98
Against property
389
Rate per 1,000 residents
97.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 77 residents
State safety percentile
74.5th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+3.7%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage81
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft48
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle58
  • B49 Other Theft59
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order129

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,059
  • Kyneton High SchoolSecondary
  • Kyneton Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Our Lady of the RosaryPrimary
  • Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

37 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Australia Post/Mollison St
  • Kyneton Railway Station
  • Kyneton Station
  • Kyneton Station/Kyneton-Trentham Rd
  • Kyneton Town Centre/Jennings St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/09/2025 and 20/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.EDGECOMBE ROAD, SALEYARDS ROAD17 Sep 2025 – 19 Sep 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 23/03/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.TRIO ROAD, CALDER OUT-TRIO RAMP OF22 Mar 2026 – 29 Sep 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

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

197 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Use and Development of the Land for Racing Dog Husbandry (20 Greyhounds)
    95 SEBASTOPOL ROAD KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding
    41 BROWNS COURT KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of the Land for Earthmoving Contractor's Depot (Amendment sought for additional workshop, storage and administration plus car parking and Alterations to building and car parking previously approved)
    2 FURPHY COURT KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Verandah associated with the Child Care Centre
    3 HOYLE COURT KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of four (4) warehouses and creation of access to a road in Road Zone Category 1 and the Removal of Vegetation (2 Street Trees)
    42 SALEYARDS ROAD KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the Land for an Outbuilding (Garage)
    9 WELLS COURT KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of use from shed to part residence and extension of shed.
    112 BAYNTON ROAD KYNETON 3444Withdrawn
  • Use and Development for Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision (Amendment sought for external and internal changes to approved dwelling).
    178 MOLLISON STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Extension to Existing Dwelling, Partial Demolition and Removal of Vegetation (Hedging)
    11 YALDWYN STREET WEST KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding (Garage)
    35 EBDEN STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (garage).
    34-36 EDGECOMBE STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Development of the land for two (2) dwellings and the subdivision of the land into two (2) lots and Removal of Vegetation
    42 YALDWYN STREET WEST KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the Land for Three (3) Warehouses, Removal of Five (5) Non-Native Trees and alteration to access to a Road Zone Category 1
    56 SALEYARDS ROAD KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Vegetation (one (1) non-native tree)
    53 YALDWYN STREET WEST KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a carport and shed
    245 TRIO ROAD KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a fence.
    45A MOLLISON STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Replacement of an outbuilding (Shed)
    52 GRANITE HILL LANE KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of the Land for Restricted Retail Premises (Showroom), and Development of Warehouse, and Display of Business Identification Sign (Amendment sought to alter endorsed plans)
    16 REGENT PLACE KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed)
    151 PIPERS CREEK ROAD KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of Use from Industrial to Indoor Recreation Facility (Amendment sought to increase the permitted number of patrons present on the property at any one time from ten (10) to twenty (20)
    FACTORY 7/4-6 BEAUCHAMP STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for a dwelling and a 22,500 litres rainwater tank
    VEREKERS LANE KYNETON 3444NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of an extension to an existing dwelling
    75 DONOVANS LANE KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed)
    200 HIGH STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding (shed)
    37 LEARED DRIVE KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of an outbuilding (shed)
    45 SIMPSON STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an extension to an existing dwelling
    27 MACDONALD COURT KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Development of an Extension to Existing Dwelling.
    38 BALD HILL ROAD KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the Land for a Single Dwelling partially outside the Building Envelope.
    98B WEDGE STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of buildings and works and signs (associated with existing industrial use).
    4 FURPHY COURT KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works for outbuilding (shed), outbuilding (office) and carport associated with existing dwelling
    75 HALLORANS LANE KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an extension to an existing dwelling (Amendment sought to alter Endorsed Plans (Removal of Upstairs Bathroom & Extension to Front Garage)).
    658 LAURISTON ROAD KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Resubdivision of existing lots and removal of Easements E-1 (electricity) & E-2 (electricity and water) on TP812313N
    67 SIMPSON STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of an energy generation facility.
    JARRETT DRIVE KYNETON 3444In progress
  • Development of the Land for a Truck Service Workshop along with Associated Offices & Works
    2 FURPHY COURT KYNETON 3444Withdrawn
  • Development of an Outbuilding (storage shed).
    36 PARKES DRIVE KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (garage) and installation of water tanks (retrospective)
    93 HARTS LANE KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of a Screen Wall and external painting of Existing Dwelling
    35 EBDEN STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of the land for a Dwelling and Short Term Accommodation, Development of an Outbuilding (Garage), Crossover, and Solar Panels, and Partial Demolition
    19 JENNINGS STREET KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an extension to existing dwelling.
    25 STRAWHORN COURT KYNETON 3444Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Boundary re-alignment and creation of a carriageway easement.
    38 DONOVANS LANE KYNETON 3444Permit 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

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Public toilets
  • BridgestoneTyres

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

11 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Barkley SquarePark
  • Bolton ReservePark
  • Carlsruhe Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Edgecombe Streamside ReserveNature reserve
  • Hurry ReservePark
  • Kyneton Gasworks Community ParkPark
  • Kyneton Mineral Springs ReservePark
  • Kyneton Streamside ReserveNature reserve
  • Langley I12 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Quarry ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
7
Emergency department
On site
  • Doctordoctor
  • Kyneton District Health ServiceCaroline Chisholm Drivehospital
  • Pro Physiophysiotherapist
  • Springs Medicaldoctor
  • TerryWhite ChemmartMollison Streetpharmacy
  • Tread Podiatrypodiatrist
  • Wholelifepharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

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

Heritage

21 state heritage places

  • DEGRAVES MILLNH0310
  • FORMER BANK OF NSWNH0308
  • FORMER WILLIS FLOUR MILLNH2186
  • FREEMASONS HALL ZETLAND LODGENH1988
  • INSITU HORSEWORKS KYNETONNH1984
  • KYNETON ARTS CENTRENH1989
  • KYNETON BOTANIC GARDENSNH1994
  • KYNETON COURT HOUSENH1472
  • KYNETON DISTRICT HOSPITALNH1684
  • KYNETON RAILWAY STATION COMPLEXNH1602

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Goodstart KynetonMair Streetchildcare
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

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

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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)
25
Parks (OSM)
16

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
50.0/100 — Average
State standing
Top 29% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1762nd in Australia
State rank
367th in VIC
Peer rank
#22 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#77 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime81
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime48
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime58
  • B49 Other Theftcrime59
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime129
  • Goodstart KynetonchildcareMair Streetchildcare
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • DEGRAVES MILLheritageNH0310
  • FORMER BANK OF NSWheritageNH0308
  • FORMER WILLIS FLOUR MILLheritageNH2186

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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