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Kinglake West VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kinglake West VIC is 1,305 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kinglake West is $801 per week ($41,652 per year). Median rent in Kinglake West is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Kinglake West has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Kinglake West has a population density of 20.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kinglake West is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Macedon. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kinglake West is $2,000.

There were 32 recorded offences in Kinglake West in 2025-25, a rate of 25 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (9 offences).

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Kinglake West Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kinglake West Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$801/wk

$41,652 per year

#3609 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$360/wk

$1,560 per month

#2908 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Kinglake West Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.9% (690) Female 47.1% (614)

Population Density

20.0

people per km²

1,305 people · 65.3 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,107

Family income/wk

Kinglake West 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kinglake West Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

40.7% 148 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.3% 216 dwellings

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

Kinglake West Country of Birth

Australia

96.0%

England

3.1%

Greece

0.9%

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

Kinglake West Religion

No Religion

52.7%

Catholic

17.7%

Not stated

14.0%

Anglican

7.5%

Eastern Orthodox

2.8%

Uniting Church

2.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Christian (other)

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kinglake West Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.6%

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

Kinglake West Languages Spoken at Home

Macedon

18.4%

Turkish

18.4%

Italian

13.2%

Greek

13.2%

Croatian

13.2%

Other

13.2%

Spanish

10.5%

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

Kinglake West Employment

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Employed full-time

42.1% 363 people

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Employed part-time

20.2% 174 people

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Unemployed

2.4% 21 people

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Not in labour force

35.3% 304 people

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

Kinglake West Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.5%

Bachelor Degree

17.4%

Postgraduate Degree

3.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.6%

Certificate I/II

2.1%

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

Kinglake West Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.4%

Professionals

18.1%

Managers

13.4%

Community & Personal Service

12.5%

Clerical & Administrative

12.0%

Labourers

8.7%

Sales Workers

5.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.7%

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

Kinglake West Field of Study

Engineering

21.8%

Society & Culture

14.4%

Health

14.1%

Architecture & Building

13.4%

Management & Commerce

10.8%

Education

7.4%

Agriculture & Environment

5.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.1%

Creative Arts

3.4%

Information Technology

3.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.9%

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

Kinglake West Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kinglake West Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.4%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

1.2%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

4.9%

$800-$999/wk

5.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.9%

$4,000+/wk

13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kinglake West Marital Status

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Married

51.4% 532

↔️

Separated

3.1% 32

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Divorced

8.8% 91

🕊️

Widowed

2.7% 28

👤

Never married

34.0% 352

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kinglake West Ancestry

Australian

31.5%

English

29.8%

Scottish

9.7%

Irish

9.5%

Italian

5.0%

Other

4.5%

German

3.8%

Greek

1.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.2%

Dutch

1.2%

Macedonian

1.0%

Welsh

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kinglake West School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.0%

Secondary — Government

22.3%

Vocational Education

13.2%

Pre-school

12.1%

Secondary — Catholic

6.4%

Primary — Catholic

4.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.5%

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

Kinglake West Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.6% 105

✅

No need for assistance

95.4% 2,160

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

Kinglake West Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.4% 148

—

Not a volunteer

83.6% 753

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kinglake West Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.0%

$600-$799/mo

4.6%

$800-$999/mo

5.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

32.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kinglake West How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.7%

Did not go to work

15.3%

Car (passenger)

4.4%

Walked only

2.9%

Truck

2.1%

Other

0.6%

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

Kinglake West Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.3%

1 vehicle

16.7%

2 vehicles

36.6%

3 vehicles

24.5%

4+ vehicles

21.0%

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

Kinglake West Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.0%

2 bedrooms

9.7%

3 bedrooms

45.2%

4 bedrooms

32.7%

5 bedrooms

9.7%

6+ bedrooms

1.8%

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

Kinglake West Population Mobility

7.2%

moved in the last year

28.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kinglake West Indigenous Population

1.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,267

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kinglake West Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

113

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Kinglake West Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.8%

$300-$399/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.2%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kinglake West Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.8%

Couple — no children

25.1%

Couple — no children under 15

19.1%

One parent — children under 15

4.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kinglake West Military Service

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.4% 4

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Previously served

3.0% 27

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Never served

96.6% 875

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kinglake West Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.8% 152

—

Did not provide

83.2% 751

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kinglake West Children Ever Born

No children

26.9%

1 child

14.5%

2 children

35.9%

3 children

16.7%

4 children

4.7%

5+ children

1.2%

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

Kinglake West When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

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

Kinglake West Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.9%

5–14 hours

29.9%

15–29 hours

16.7%

30+ hours

14.8%

Did not do domestic work

18.6%

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

Kinglake West Household Size

1 person

15.1%

2 persons

32.7%

3 persons

17.8%

4 persons

21.0%

5 persons

8.9%

6+ persons

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kinglake West Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,040

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

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

Kinglake West Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.9%

Step family — no other children

10.3%

Blended family — no other children

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kinglake West Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 32 total

Theft

Weapons

Property Damage

Assault

Break & Enter

Fraud

Justice Procedures

Drug Offences

Public Order

Other

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Kinglake West Schools

schools nearby

government

993

avg ICSEA score

130

total students

Kinglake West Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 130 students

993

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Kinglake West Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,950/wk

Median Rent $360/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.5%

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

If you earn X in Kinglake West

Your weekly income

≈ $8,450/month

Median rent $360/wk

Left after rent $1,590/wk

Rent share 18.5%

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Kinglake West vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Deanside

Pop: 654 Income: $982/wk Rent: $401/wk

Willow Grove

Pop: 654 Income: $832/wk Rent: $243/wk

Dereel

Pop: 664 Income: $545/wk Rent: $300/wk

Bonnie Doon (Vic.)

Pop: 666 Income: $662/wk Rent: $296/wk

Bulla (Vic.)

Pop: 668 Income: $726/wk Rent: $348/wk

Surf Beach (Vic.)

Pop: 670 Income: $759/wk Rent: $316/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kinglake West

What is the population of Kinglake West VIC?

The population of Kinglake West VIC is 1,305 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 20.0 people per km².Kinglake West is ranked #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kinglake West?

The median personal income in Kinglake West VIC is $801 per week, or $41,652 per year.The median household income is $1,950 per week.Family income is $2,107 per week.Kinglake West is ranked #3,609 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kinglake West?

Median rent in Kinglake West VIC is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 18.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kinglake West ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kinglake West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kinglake West VIC is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kinglake West?

The median age in Kinglake West VIC is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kinglake West a good suburb to live in?

Kinglake West is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,305.The median income is $801/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.5% 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: 21360. All dollar figures in AUD.