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Kennington, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Kennington is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 5,545. Elevation: 860 ft (262 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,545 Population 22/sq mi density
860 ft Elevation 262 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$25,147 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$25,147 median income, 4.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$163,400 home value, $817/mo rent

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About Kennington

Kennington

Kennington is a suburb of the City of Greater Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. The suburb is located 3 kilometres (2 mi) south-east of the Bendigo city centre and at the 2016 census had a population of 5,649. The suburb is home to the Kennington Reservoir.

People

Population5,545
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density22/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,147
Per Capita$25,147
Unemployment4.4%

Housing

B
Home Value$163,400
Rent$817
Ownership61.1%
Housing Units2,218

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain27.2 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Population5,545
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Coordinates-36.7713°, 144.3030°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation27.2 inches (691 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,147
Median Age42.0 years

About Kennington

Kennington is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 5,545. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet (262 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Kennington has a population of 5,545 with a density of 22 people per square mile, spread across 255.2 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,545
Total Population
22
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
255.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kennington vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kennington is $25,147, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,147 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $484, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 527 business establishments.

Income: Kennington vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,147
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,147
Avg Weekly Wage$484

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)527

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kennington is $163,400, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $817 (30% below the national average of $1,163). 61.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,218 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$163,400
42% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$817
30% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership61.1%
Owner-Occupied61.1%
Renter-Occupied38.9%
Housing Units2,218

Property Tax

Climate in Kennington

Kennington has an average annual temperature of 14.6°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.2°C), the coldest is Jul (7.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 508 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.2°C / 72°F 14.3° / 30° 34.8
Feb 22°C / 72°F 14.3° / 29.6° 31.4
Mar 19°C / 66°F 11.8° / 26.3° 29.2
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 8.1° / 21.5° 34.7
May 11°C / 52°F 5.3° / 16.7° 47.6
Jun 8.5°C / 47°F 3.5° / 13.5° 50.3
Jul 7.6°C / 46°F 2.7° / 12.6° 53.0
Aug 8.6°C / 47°F 3° / 14.2° 52.3
Sep 10.8°C / 51°F 4.6° / 17° 50.2
Oct 14.1°C / 57°F 7° / 21.2° 40.8
Nov 17.4°C / 63°F 9.9° / 24.8° 45.5
Dec 19.7°C / 67°F 11.9° / 27.5° 37.7
Kennington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area255.2 sq mi (660.8 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates-36.7713°N, 144.3030°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.60"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 98 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 31 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 30 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 57 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 150 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 21 km
Nov 22, 1991 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia M3.1 149 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 149 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 63 km
Apr 19, 2002 45 km N of Charlton, Australia M2.9 137 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 144 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 59 km
May 9, 2003 27 km SE of Euroa, Australia M2.6 134 km
Aug 9, 2002 10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia M2.5 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (194 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Warmest
February 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
March 65°F (19°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in Coldest
July 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
August 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in Wettest
September 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
November 62°F (16°C) 1.7 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in

Kennington has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 48°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Kennington

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kennington Primary School - - - -
St Therese's Primary School - - - -
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Museums in Kennington

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bendigo Joss House Temple
Bendigo RSL Museum
Bendigo Steam Engine Museum
Bendigo Tramways Depot and Workshop
Discovery Science & Technology Centre
Golden Dragon Museum
Maldon District Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum

Libraries in Kennington

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Athenaeum Library0.0
Bendigo Library0.0
Bendigo TAFE Library0.0
Kangaroo Flat Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kennington

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Maldon Market

Restaurants in Kennington

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Porchetta
Nem Vietnamese Street Food
Yutaka Sawa

Cafes in Kennington

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Co.
Peppers

Dentists in Kennington

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Central Victorian Orthodontics - Bendigo Orthodontist

Gas Stations in Kennington

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP - Bendigo
EG Ampol

Banks in Kennington

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank

Shopping Malls in Kennington

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Strath Hill Centre
Strath Village Shopping Centre

Gyms in Kennington

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness
Feelgood Fitness Strathdale
Fernwood Fitness

Breweries in Kennington

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brookes Beer

Stadiums & Teams in Kennington

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kennington

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Echuca AirportECHMedium Airport
Arkells Airfield-Small Airport
Avonmore Airport-Small Airport
Ballarat Airport-Small Airport
Bamawm Airport-Small Airport
Bendigo AirportBXGSmall Airport
Blue Tongue Airfield-Small Airport
Boort Airport-Small Airport
Bridgewater Airport-Small Airport
Castlemaine Airport-Small Airport
Derby Field-Small Airport
Dunolly Airport-Small Airport
Elmore Airport-Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield-Small Airport
Flying Circus Airfield-Small Airport
Kotta Airport-Small Airport
Kyabram Airport-Small Airport
Kyneton Airport-Small Airport
Legate Airfield-Small Airport
Marshall Airfield-Small Airport
Maryborough Airport-Small Airport
Moama Airstrip-Small Airport
Prairie Airport-Small Airport
Pyramid Hill Airport-Small Airport
Raywood Airfield-Small Airport
Riddell Airport-Small Airport
Rochford Airstrip-Small Airport
Romsey Airport-Small Airport
Skydive Nagambie Airport-Small Airport
Smeaton airfield private-Small Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield-Small Airport
The Boreen Airstrip-Small Airport
Torrumbarry Airport-Small Airport
Valken Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Woodvale Airport-Small Airport
Wright Field-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Kennington

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bendigo Hospital Rehabilitation
Stewart Cowen Community Rehabilitation Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kennington

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Therese's Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kennington

What is the population of Kennington?

Kennington has a population of 5,545 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 255.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kennington expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,147, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $163,400 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kennington?

Kennington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches.

How is the job market in Kennington?

Kennington has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $484. There are 527 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kennington?

The median home value in Kennington is $163,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $817. The homeownership rate is 61.1%.

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