Kilmore EastVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3764 · Mitchell
Daily life in Kilmore East is characterized by a strong sense of community with a high percentage of residents working from home (27.4%), slightly above the Victorian average of 25.7%. The majority of residents drive to work, with 56.7% using cars as their primary mode of transport. The suburb's rural setting provides a quiet and peaceful environment, suitable for those seeking a slower pace of life.
Sales · 12 months to August 2026
What property sold for in Kilmore East
We have no recorded sales in Kilmore East over the last twelve months. We do not estimate prices from a handful of sales. Earlier years are below.
Since 2025
How prices have moved
- Houses
Dashed lines and hollow points are part years — incomplete, so a dip may only mean fewer sales have happened yet. A break in a line is a year with no published figure, not a fall to zero.
| Year | Houses |
|---|---|
| 2025 · part year | $930k |
The read
What living here is actually like
Kilmore East is a small rural community with a total population of 453 people. The median age is 47, which is higher than the Victorian average of 38, indicating a more mature population. The suburb has a balanced gender distribution with 49.0% male and 51.0% female residents. Family structures are prominent, with 85.0% of households being family households, and an equal percentage of 44.8% for both couples without children and couples with children.
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
Kilmore East · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Retirees | 80 |
| Families | 75 |
| Professionals | 65 |
| First home buyers | 55 |
| Investors | 50 |
Why retirees score highest
The signals doing the work
- Higher median age suggests a retiree-friendly community
- Quiet rural setting ideal for retirement
- High percentage of owned homes outright (40.6%)
- Community services likely oriented towards older demographics
Against the state
How Kilmore East 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 | 27.4% |
| Drove a car | 56.7% |
| Car passenger | 5.6% |
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
- Low unemployment rate at 3.5% compared to VIC average of 5.0%
- High home ownership with 93.7% of homes owned outright or with a mortgage
- Above average median household income of $1812 per week (VIC average $1759)
- 100% of housing is separate houses, offering spacious living
- High percentage of English-only speakers at 82.7%
Things to be aware of
- Higher median age of 47 may not appeal to younger demographics
- Limited public transport options
- Lower percentage of residents with bachelor degrees (17.3%) compared to VIC average (29.2%)
- Limited diversity with 81.1% born in Australia
- Potential health concerns with 42 residents reporting mental health conditions
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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.