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Kinglake West, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Kinglake West is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,122. Elevation: 1,614 ft (492 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,122 Population 0/sq mi density
1,614 ft Elevation 492 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
31.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$27,074 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$27,074 median income, 3.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent

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About Kinglake West

Kinglake West

Kinglake West is a town in Victoria, Australia, 45 km (28 mi) north-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Whittlesea and the Shires of Murrindindi and Nillumbik local government areas. Kinglake West recorded a population of 1,305 at the 2021 census.

People

Population1,122
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,074
Per Capita$27,074
Unemployment3.3%

Housing

C
Home Value$202,800
Rent$1,014
Ownership95.8%
Housing Units449

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation1,614 ft (492 m)
Population1,122
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,614 ft (492 m)
Coordinates-37.4667°, 145.2333°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation31.9 inches (811 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,074
Median Age40.0 years

About Kinglake West

Kinglake West is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,122. The city sits at an elevation of 1,614 feet (492 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.

Kinglake West has a population of 1,122 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,122
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
4,706.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kinglake West vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kinglake West is $27,074, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,074 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $521, 64% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 107 business establishments.

Income: Kinglake West vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,074
64% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,074
Avg Weekly Wage$521

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)107

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kinglake West is $202,800, 28% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,014 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 95.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 449 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$202,800
28% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,014
13% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership95.8%
Owner-Occupied95.8%
Renter-Occupied4.2%
Housing Units449

Property Tax

Climate in Kinglake West

Kinglake West 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.4°C / 71°F 14.7° / 28.2° 41.9
Feb 21.1°C / 70°F 14.6° / 27.6° 48.4
Mar 19.1°C / 66°F 12.8° / 25.4° 42.6
Apr 15.8°C / 60°F 10.1° / 21.4° 61.7
May 12.6°C / 55°F 8° / 17.2° 53.0
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F 6.1° / 14.4° 53.9
Jul 10°C / 50°F 6° / 14° 47.5
Aug 10.6°C / 51°F 6.2° / 15° 54.1
Sep 12.7°C / 55°F 7.7° / 17.7° 49.4
Oct 14.8°C / 59°F 9° / 20.5° 56.5
Nov 17.6°C / 64°F 11.4° / 23.7° 71.0
Dec 19.4°C / 67°F 12.7° / 26.1° 64.2
Kinglake West enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,614 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,614 ft (492 m)
Area4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-37.4667°N, 145.2333°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 126 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 134 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 69 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 122 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 121 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 95 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 118 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 97 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 130 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 118 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 139 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 99 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 36 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 117 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 47 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 135 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 104 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 73 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 137 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in Warmest
February 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
June 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in
July 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
August 44°F (7°C) 5.3 in Coldest, Wettest
September 47°F (9°C) 4.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
December 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in

Kinglake West has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 44°F in August to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Kinglake West

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kinglake West Primary School
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Radio Stations near Kinglake West

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 Kinglake West

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Andrew Ross Museum
Eva and Marc Besen Centre
House of Bottles Museum & Tearooms
Nillumbik Historical Society
TarraWarra Museum of Art
TLM Moto Guzzi

Libraries in Kinglake West

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Diamond Valley Library0.0
Eltham Library0.0
Lalor Library0.0
Mernda Library0.0
Mill Park Library0.0
Nash Resouce Centre - Library0.0
Reservoir Public Library and Community Centre0.0
RMIT Bundoora Library0.0
Thomastown Library0.0
Watsonia Library0.0
Yarra Plenty Regional Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kinglake West

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Thomastown Trash and Treasure Market

Cafes in Kinglake West

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flying Tarts Bakery & Cafe

Gas Stations in Kinglake West

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Breweries in Kinglake West

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Harvgreaves Hill Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Kinglake West

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Airports Near Kinglake West

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Arkells AirfieldSmall Airport
Blue Tongue AirfieldSmall Airport
Bunyip AirportSmall Airport
Coldstream AirportSmall Airport
Drouin AirportSmall Airport
Drysdale AirstripSmall Airport
Eildon Weir AirportSmall Airport
Emu Creek AirfieldSmall Airport
Euroa AerodromeSmall Airport
Flying Circus AirfieldSmall Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) AirfieldSmall Airport
Legate AirfieldSmall Airport
Lilydale AirportSmall Airport
Ling Lake AirfieldSmall Airport
Locksley FieldSmall Airport
Longwarry AirportSmall Airport
Longwood AirportSmall Airport
Mangalore AirportSmall Airport
Marshall AirfieldSmall Airport
Melton AirportSmall Airport
Merton AirportSmall Airport
Nagambie AirportSmall Airport
Nar Nar Goon AirstripSmall Airport
Puckapunyal (Military) AirportSmall Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook BaseSmall Airport
Riddell AirportSmall Airport
Rochford AirstripSmall Airport
Romsey AirportSmall Airport
Rothwell AirfieldSmall Airport
Skydive Nagambie AirportSmall Airport
St Leonards AirfieldSmall Airport
Strathbogie AirportSmall Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunbury East AirportSmall Airport
Taggerty AirportSmall Airport
The Boreen AirstripSmall Airport
Tooradin AirportSmall Airport
Valken Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Yeaburn AirportSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Kinglake West

What is the population of Kinglake West?

Kinglake West has a population of 1,122 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Kinglake West expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,074, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $202,800 (28% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kinglake West?

Kinglake West 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 Kinglake West?

Kinglake West has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $521. There are 107 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kinglake West?

The median home value in Kinglake West is $202,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,014. The homeownership rate is 95.8%.

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