KillingworthVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3717 · Murrindindi
Daily life in Killingworth is characterized by a strong sense of community and rural living. With 55% of residents owning their homes outright and 43.3% owning with a mortgage, there is a strong sense of stability and long-term residence. The majority of residents commute by car, with 55% driving to work, while 18.8% work from home, which is lower than the Victorian average of 25.7%.
The read
What living here is actually like
Killingworth is a small rural community with a total population of 162 people. The median age in the suburb is 54, which is significantly higher than the Victorian average of 38, indicating a mature population. The gender distribution is balanced with 50% male and 50% female residents. Family structures in Killingworth are predominantly couples without children, accounting for 63% of households, while single-person households make up 23.8%. The suburb has a high percentage of family households at 76.2%.
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
Killingworth · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Retirees | 80 |
| Families | 70 |
| Professionals | 60 |
| First home buyers | 55 |
| Investors | 50 |
Why retirees score highest
The signals doing the work
- High median age of 54 indicates a retiree-friendly community
- High percentage of couples without children
- Rural setting offers a peaceful lifestyle
- High home ownership rates provide stability
Against the state
How Killingworth differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Separate houses | 100% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 18.8% |
| Drove a car | 55% |
| Car passenger | 5% |
Costs 2021 Census
Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- High home ownership - 55% own outright and 43.3% with a mortgage
- Above average median household income - $1,833 weekly (vs VIC $1,759)
- Low rental market presence - only 11.7% of properties are rented
- Predominantly Australian-born population - 82.7%
- Significant presence of Managers in the workforce - 30%
Things to be aware of
- Higher median age may not appeal to younger demographics
- Limited public transport options available
- Lower percentage of residents with bachelor's degrees compared to VIC average
- Higher median monthly mortgage - $2,296
- Limited diversity with 92.3% speaking only English at home
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Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Demographic figures from the Census of Population and Housing © Australian Bureau of Statistics, used under Creative Commons Attribution.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.