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Kangaroo Ground is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,066. Elevation: 666 ft (203 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
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About Kangaroo Ground
Kangaroo Ground is a town in Victoria, Australia, 26 km north-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shire of Nillumbik local government area. Kangaroo Ground recorded a population of 1,208 at the 2021 census.
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| Population | 1,066 |
| Population Density | 120 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.6892°, 145.2317° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.9 inches (811 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $29,981 |
| Median Age | 44.0 years |
About Kangaroo Ground
Kangaroo Ground is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,066. The city sits at an elevation of 666 feet (203 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kangaroo Ground vs Australia Average
Income: Kangaroo Ground vs Australia
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Income
| Median HH Income | $29,981 |
| 60% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,981 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $577 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 101 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $215,800 |
| 23% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,079 |
| 7% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 93.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.0% |
| Housing Units | 426 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kangaroo Ground
Kangaroo Ground has an average annual temperature of 15.4°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.4°C), the coldest is Jul (10°C). Average annual precipitation is 644 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.6892°N, 145.2317°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in |
Kangaroo Ground has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 48°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.0").
Schools in Kangaroo Ground
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kangaroo Ground Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kangaroo Ground
27 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple M Classic Rock | classic rock | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Triple M Melbourne | 80s, rock | AAC+ 33 kbps | |
| 3AW 693 Melbourne, VIC, Australia Talk AM 693 | news, news talk | MP3 48 kbps | |
| 3RRR Melbourne | — | AAC | |
| 全澳华语广播华厦之声 | am1629 | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| PBS FM - Melbourne - 106.7 FM (48kHz, 192kbps AAC-LC) | australian music, community radio | AAC 192 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Australia 20220701 | current affairs, news | AAC 94 kbps | |
| ABC Jazz 20220701 | blues, jazz | AAC 238 kbps | |
| Yarra Valley FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Triple R 102.7FM | community radio, independent | AAC | |
| ASP Radio | 70s 80s 90s music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Buzzz | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| World Buddhist Radio | buddhism, meditation | MP3 64 kbps | |
| TheLight Christmas | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Smooth Sailing Radio | rnb, soul | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| 3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Southern FM Melbourne Australia | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| UGFM Radio Murrindindi | australian music, community radio | MP3 64 kbps | |
| IMC Country Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio PVS | jazz, rock | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| UltraCool Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ananda Marga Kiirtan | kiirtan, mantra | MP3 | |
| Surf FM 87.6 | — | MP3 32 kbps | |
| SYN FM | alternative, college radio | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| The Light Worship | christian, melbourne | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Golden Days Radio | gold, golden oldies | AAC 128 kbps | |
| JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud | — | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Kangaroo Ground
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Ross Museum | ||||
| Brew Tower Museum | ||||
| Brew Tower Museum | ||||
| Collingwood Sailors and Soldiers Memorial Hall | ||||
| Collingwood Sailors and Soldiers Memorial Hall | ||||
| Eltham District Historical Society | ||||
| Emerald Museum | ||||
| Eva and Marc Besen Centre | ||||
| House of Bottles Museum & Tearooms | ||||
| La Trobe University Museum of Art | ||||
| Melbourne Holocaust Museum | ||||
| Melbourne Holocaust Museum | ||||
| Monash Federation Centre | ||||
| Monash Historic Society | ||||
| Monash University Museum of Art | ||||
| Mont De Lancey Museum | ||||
| Museum of Australian Photography | ||||
| National Communications Museum | ||||
| National Communications Museum | ||||
| Nillumbik Historical Society | ||||
| Royal Australian Corps of Signals Museum | ||||
| Schramms Cottage | ||||
| Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex | ||||
| Schwerkolt Cottage Orchard Shed | ||||
| Schwerkolt Cottage Wine Cellar | ||||
| Southern Sherbrook Historical Society | ||||
| TarraWarra Museum of Art | ||||
| The Australian Sports Museum | ||||
| The Australian Sports Museum | ||||
| Upwey / Belgrave RSL | ||||
| Villa Alba Museum | ||||
| Villa Alba Museum | ||||
| Warrandyte Historical Society | ||||
| Yarra Ranges Regional Museum |
Libraries in Kangaroo Ground
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Balwyn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bayswater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belgrave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bentleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Book return chutes | 0.0 | |||||
| Borchardt Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boronia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Box Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Braille and Talking Book Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brighton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bulleen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnley Library Building (914) | 0.0 | |||||
| C | 0.0 | |||||
| Camberwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carnegie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Caulfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| CD | 0.0 | |||||
| Collingwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Collingwood Toy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cornish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Croydon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deakin University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Diamond Valley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Doncaster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Melbourne Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Elsternwick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eltham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emerald Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fairfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferntree Gully Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glen Waverley Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greythorn Library Lounge | 0.0 | |||||
| Hampton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hargrave-Andrew Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hawthorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ivanhoe Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| Kew High School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kew Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kew Toy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knox Library – Ngarrgoo | 0.0 | |||||
| Lalor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lamm Jewish Library of Australia | 0.0 | |||||
| Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lilydale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Malvern Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manga Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manningham Toy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mernda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mill Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miller's Homestead | 0.0 | |||||
| Montrose Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mooroolbark Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mount Evelyn Reading Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Mount Waverley Secondary College Senior Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mt Waverley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nash Resouce Centre - Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Northcote Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nunawading Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakleigh Library (City Of Monash) | 0.0 | |||||
| Phoenix Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Prahran Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Prahran Square Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Preston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Realm | 0.0 | |||||
| Reservoir Public Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Richmond Library | 0.0 | |||||
| RMIT Bundoora Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosanna Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rowville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Russian House Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sir Louis Matheson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Kilda Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swinburne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thomastown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Toorak/South Yarra Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Vermont South Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warrandyte Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Watsonia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wheelers Hill Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yarra Plenty Regional Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kangaroo Ground
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camberwell Fresh Food Market | |||||
| Camberwell Sunday Market | |||||
| Ceres Makers and Flea Market | |||||
| Ceres Makers and Flea Market | |||||
| Fair Treasures | |||||
| Food Market (4th Saturday) | |||||
| Food Market (4th Saturday) | |||||
| Gleadell Street Market | |||||
| Gleadell Street Market | |||||
| Gully Market | |||||
| Heathmont Farmers Market | |||||
| Heide Market | |||||
| Kingsbury Drive Community Market | |||||
| Oakleigh Market | |||||
| Prahran Market | |||||
| Preston Market | |||||
| Ringwood East Community Market | |||||
| Thomastown Trash and Treasure Market | |||||
| Warrandyte Riverside Market |
Restaurants in Kangaroo Ground
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kangaroo Ground
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kangaroo Ground
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kangaroo Ground
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Ravens Brewery | ||||
| 3 Ravens Brewery | ||||
| Bodriggy Brewing Company | ||||
| Bodriggy Brewing Company | ||||
| Brew Stop | ||||
| Brew Stop | ||||
| Carlton and United Breweries Abbotsford Plant | ||||
| Clifton Hill Brewpub | ||||
| Clifton Hill Brewpub | ||||
| Deeds Brewery | ||||
| Deeds Brewery | ||||
| Hargreaves Hill Brewing Co. | ||||
| Harvgreaves Hill Brewing Company | ||||
| Hawkers Beer | ||||
| Killer Sprocket Brewery | ||||
| Molly Rose Brewing Co. | ||||
| Moon Dog Brewery | ||||
| Mountain Goat Brewery | ||||
| Stomping Ground Brewing Co. | ||||
| Tallboy and Moose | ||||
| Tallboy and Moose | ||||
| The Incubator – Fixation Brewing Co. | ||||
| The Incubator – Fixation Brewing Co. |
Stadiums & Teams in Kangaroo Ground
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| AAMI Park | ||
| John Cain Arena | ||
| Kooyong Stadium | ||
| Malvern Cricket Club | ||
| Melbourne Cricket Ground | ||
| Royal Melbourne Tennis Club |
Airports Near Kangaroo Ground
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport | MEL | Large Airport |
| Melbourne Essendon Airport | MEB | Medium Airport |
| Melbourne Moorabbin Airport | MBW | Medium Airport |
| Arkells Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Blue Tongue Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bunyip Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coldstream Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Drouin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Drysdale Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Eildon Weir Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Emu Creek Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Flying Circus Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Legate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lilydale Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ling Lake Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Longwarry Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marshall Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Melton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Merton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nar Nar Goon Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Puckapunyal (Military) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base | — | Small Airport |
| Riddell Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rochford Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Romsey Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rothwell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| St Leonards Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sunbury East Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taggerty Airport | — | Small Airport |
| The Boreen Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tooradin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tyabb Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Valken Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yeaburn Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kangaroo Ground
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kangaroo Ground Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Kangaroo Ground
50 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 4Cyte Pathology | ||
| ACE Sports Clinic | ||
| Airlie Women's Clinic | ||
| Aquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre | ||
| Bellfield Medical Centre | ||
| Body Unity Osteopathic Medicine | ||
| Canterbury Road Community Care Unit | ||
| Caulfield Natural Health Clinic | ||
| Church Street Medical Centre | ||
| Darebin Community Health | ||
| Deepdene Medical Centre | ||
| Delmont Day Program | ||
| Direct Radiology Fairfield | ||
| Dorevitch Pathology Fairfield | ||
| Dr Daniel Traum | ||
| Dr Kirstin Charlesworth | ||
| East Kew Clinic | ||
| Epworth Camberwell | ||
| Equilibrium | ||
| Fairfield City Medical Centre | ||
| Fairfield Dermatology Clinic | ||
| Fairfield Paediatrics | ||
| Fairfield Physiotherapy | ||
| Fairfield Podiatry | ||
| Fertility Control Clinic | ||
| High Street Medical and Dentist Centre Preston | ||
| Iris Family Medicine | ||
| Ivanhoe Endoscopy Centre | ||
| Jean Hailes at Epworth | ||
| Kew Junction Medical Clinic | ||
| Kew Skin Therapy | ||
| Medical One - Elwood | ||
| Melbourne Hand Rehab | ||
| Melbourne Pathology | ||
| Odyssey House Victoria | ||
| Panch Health Centre | ||
| Prahran clinic | ||
| Prahran Market Clinic | ||
| Skindepth | ||
| Smith Street Medical Centre | ||
| The Children's Surgery | ||
| The Local Doctor | ||
| The Social Domain | ||
| Turn the Corner Medical Clinic | ||
| VAEAI Naamalata | ||
| Vitality Medical | ||
| Ward Rehabilitation B | ||
| Waterdale Medical Specialist Rooms | ||
| Wellways Maroondah PARC | ||
| Wingrove Medical Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kangaroo Ground
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kangaroo Ground Presbyterian Church |
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What is the population of Kangaroo Ground?
Kangaroo Ground has a population of 1,066 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 120 people per square mile, spread across 8.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kangaroo Ground expensive to live in?
The median household income is $29,981, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $215,800 (23% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,079 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Kangaroo Ground?
Kangaroo Ground enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches.
How is the job market in Kangaroo Ground?
The job market in Kangaroo Ground is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $577. There are 101 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kangaroo Ground?
The median home value in Kangaroo Ground is $215,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,079. The homeownership rate is 93.0%.