Suburbs Kinglake Central

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Kinglake Central VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kinglake Central, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Kinglake Central VIC is 413 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kinglake Central is $653 per week ($33,956 per year). Median rent in Kinglake Central is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Kinglake Central has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Kinglake Central has a population density of 11.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kinglake Central is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kinglake Central is $1,733.

There were 10 recorded offences in Kinglake Central in 2025-25, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (4 offences).

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📍 Kinglake Central, Victoria — 37.4692°S, 145.3198°E

Crime: Low Med High

Kinglake Central Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Kinglake Central Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$653/wk
$33,956 per year
#6293 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$330/wk
$1,430 per month
#3803 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: —

Kinglake Central Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.3% (211) Female 48.7% (200)

Population Density

11.5
people per km²
413 people · 36.0 km²

Households

—
Avg household size
—
Persons per bedroom
$1,704
Family income/wk

Kinglake Central Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Kinglake Central Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
45.8% 55 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
54.2% 65 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Kinglake Central Country of Birth

Australia
96.0%
England
2.3%
India
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Kinglake Central Religion

No Religion
50.8%
Catholic
16.4%
Not stated
13.9%
Anglican
10.9%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.3%
Eastern Orthodox
2.3%
Baptist
2.0%
Christian (other)
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kinglake Central Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Kinglake Central Languages Spoken at Home

Italian
62.5%
IAL Punjabi
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Kinglake Central Employment

💼
Employed full-time
42.7% 135 people
⏰
Employed part-time
19.6% 62 people
🔍
Unemployed
3.5% 11 people
🏠
Not in labour force
34.2% 108 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Kinglake Central Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
40.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
27.2%
Bachelor Degree
13.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
8.7%
Postgraduate Degree
8.1%
Certificate I/II
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Kinglake Central Occupation

Professionals
18.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.7%
Managers
17.9%
Clerical & Administrative
11.9%
Community & Personal Service
11.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.4%
Labourers
8.2%
Sales Workers
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Kinglake Central Field of Study

Society & Culture
17.1%
Management & Commerce
14.0%
Architecture & Building
14.0%
Education
12.4%
Engineering
12.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.5%
Agriculture & Environment
8.5%
Health
4.7%
Creative Arts
4.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Kinglake Central Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kinglake Central Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
4.7%
$500-$649/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
7.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.4%
$4,000+/wk
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kinglake Central Marital Status

💍
Married
53.0% 185
↔️
Separated
1.7% 6
📋
Divorced
7.4% 26
🕊️
Widowed
0.9% 3
👤
Never married
37.0% 129

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kinglake Central Ancestry

Australian
34.4%
English
30.8%
Irish
8.5%
Scottish
8.3%
Italian
4.5%
Other
4.2%
German
4.0%
Dutch
1.6%
Greek
1.6%
Chinese
0.8%
New Zealander
0.8%
Hungarian
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kinglake Central School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
31.3%
Secondary — Government
27.7%
Vocational Education
18.1%
Pre-school
13.3%
Secondary — Catholic
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Kinglake Central Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
7.3% 55
✅
No need for assistance
92.7% 696

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Kinglake Central Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
18.1% 56
—
Not a volunteer
81.9% 253

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kinglake Central Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
5.3%
$800-$999/mo
12.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
14.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kinglake Central How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.0%
Did not go to work
11.8%
Other
4.2%
Train
3.5%
Walked only
3.5%
Car (passenger)
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Kinglake Central Car Ownership

1 vehicle
15.8%
2 vehicles
38.8%
3 vehicles
28.8%
4+ vehicles
16.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Kinglake Central Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
11.1%
3 bedrooms
47.4%
4 bedrooms
29.6%
5 bedrooms
8.9%
6+ bedrooms
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Kinglake Central Population Mobility

9.5%
moved in the last year
28.4%
moved in the last 5 years
4.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kinglake Central Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
748
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kinglake Central Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
40
Asthma
15
Arthritis
15
Heart disease
14
Cancer
9
Diabetes
7
Kidney disease
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Kinglake Central Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.4%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
9.7%
$300-$399/wk
6.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
9.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.1%
$3,500+/wk
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kinglake Central Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
35.3%
Couple — no children
32.4%
Couple — no children under 15
22.4%
One parent — no children under 15
6.2%
One parent — children under 15
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kinglake Central Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.4% 14
👤
Never served
95.6% 305

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kinglake Central Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
19.0% 59
—
Did not provide
81.0% 252

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kinglake Central Children Ever Born

No children
43.0%
1 child
20.3%
2 children
12.5%
3 children
20.3%
4 children
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Kinglake Central When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
5
1961–1970
8
1971–1980
3
1981–1990
11
1991–2000
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Kinglake Central Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.9%
5–14 hours
32.7%
15–29 hours
16.7%
30+ hours
12.2%
Did not do domestic work
20.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Kinglake Central Household Size

1 person
12.7%
2 persons
42.5%
3 persons
17.9%
4 persons
16.4%
5 persons
6.7%
6+ persons
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kinglake Central Where Residents Moved From

Same address
332
Moved from VIC
18
Moved — same area (SA2)
7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Kinglake Central Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
77.6%
Step family — no other children
14.3%
Blended family — no other children
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kinglake Central Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 10 total

Property Damage
4
Assault
3
Justice Procedures
1
Fraud
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Kinglake Central Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,648/wk
Median Rent $330/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Kinglake Central

≈ $7,141/month
Median rent $330/wk
Left after rent $1,318/wk
Rent share 20.0%

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Kinglake Central vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Congupna
Pop: 620 Income: $754/wk Rent: $295/wk
Sea Lake
Pop: 619 Income: $524/wk Rent: $140/wk
Portland West
Pop: 619 Income: $784/wk Rent: $300/wk
Leongatha South
Pop: 616 Income: $749/wk Rent: $240/wk
Sedgwick
Pop: 614 Income: $969/wk Rent: $335/wk
Bonegilla
Pop: 610 Income: $988/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kinglake Central

What is the population of Kinglake Central VIC?

The population of Kinglake Central VIC is 413 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.5 people per km².Kinglake Central is ranked #5,360 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kinglake Central?

The median personal income in Kinglake Central VIC is $653 per week, or $33,956 per year.The median household income is $1,648 per week.Family income is $1,704 per week.Kinglake Central is ranked #6,293 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kinglake Central?

Median rent in Kinglake Central VIC is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 20.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kinglake Central ranks #3,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kinglake Central?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kinglake Central VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kinglake Central?

The median age in Kinglake Central VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kinglake Central a good suburb to live in?

Kinglake Central is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 413.The median income is $653/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21359. All dollar figures in AUD.