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Victoria · Postcode 3757
Kinglake Central postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 48 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Kinglake Central at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Kinglake Central vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Kinglake Central | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,648 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $330 -VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 45 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Kinglake Central is a locality 48 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3757. It falls within the Melbourne - North East region. The local government area is Murrindindi.
According to the 2021 Census, Kinglake Central has a population of 413 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $1,648, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, lower than the VIC average.
Housing in Kinglake Central includes a median weekly rent of $330, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 138 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 93.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kinglake Central scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Kinglake Central is served by Middle Kinglake Primary School.
Kinglake Central is part of the Whittlesea - Wallan statistical area in Victoria.
Kinglake Central details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3757 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 413 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,648/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $653/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $330 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 36.0 km² |
| Population Density | 11/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 138 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -37.493954 |
| Longitude | 145.325409 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 48 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North East |
| Area (SA3) | Whittlesea - Wallan |
| Local Government | Murrindindi |
| Federal Electorate | Mcewen |
| State Electorate | Yan Yean (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 64 (15.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 57 (13.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 88 (21.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 145 (35.1%) |
| 65+ years | 59 (14.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 42 (10.2%) |
| Asthma | 42 (10.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 20 (4.8%) |
| Diabetes | 14 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 14 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 22 (15.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 54 (38.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 63 (45.3%) |
Schools in Kinglake Central
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Kinglake Central. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Kinglake Central
Same Postcode (3757)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.