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Kamarooka

VIC 3570 • Victoria

89
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
170.46 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietRemote
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About Kamarooka

Kamarooka is a small rural locality situated approximately 35 kilometres north of Bendigo in the City of Greater Bendigo, central Victoria. The area covers around 170 square kilometres of gently undulating to flat farming country along the Bendigo Creek corridor. With a 2021 census population of 89, it is one of the more sparsely settled localities in the region, characterised by broad-acre agriculture, grazing properties, and scattered rural homesteads.

The locality has a quiet, self-sufficient character that reflects its deep agricultural roots — farming began here in the 1860s following a brief gold rush period. Community infrastructure includes a public hall and a recreation reserve with tennis courts, which remain social focal points for local residents. Kamarooka is best accessed by private vehicle via the Bendigo–Tennyson Road, with Bendigo providing the nearest full range of shops, services, healthcare, and schools.

Kamarooka falls under postcode 3570 and is governed by the Greater Bendigo Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Bendigo East (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3570
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Bendigo
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Bendigo East (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.52°, 144.28°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
170.46 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3570

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3570 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$49,977
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$63,241

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3570; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
155 km
By Train
No direct train service; drive to Bendigo Station then V/Line to Southern Cross (approx. 2 hrs total)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 45 min – 2 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 35 min – 1 hr 50 min

🛣️ Highly car-dependent locality; Bendigo CBD is the practical daily destination at approx. 35 km

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily needs in this remote rural locality with no commercial services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
89
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Greater Bendigo Local Government Area, which contains Kamarooka. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
329.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 33.1%
Motor vehicle theft
258.8 / 100k
2yr Up 62.3% 10yr Up 25.3%
Non-FV assault
400.8 / 100k
2yr Up 21.7% 10yr Up 66.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
4.7 / 100k
2yr Up 192.2% 10yr Up 32.1%
Steal from vehicle
636.9 / 100k
2yr Down 15.4% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Greater Bendigo →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kamarooka known for? +

Kamarooka is known for its pastoral and farming history, with the area originally settled as a large pastoral run in 1857. The locality had a brief gold rush in the 1860s and retains a quiet rural character with a community hall and recreation reserve.

How far is Kamarooka from Melbourne? +

Kamarooka is approximately 155 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, a drive of around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours. Bendigo, the nearest major regional city, is about 35 kilometres to the south.

Does Kamarooka have public transport? +

Kamarooka has no public bus or rail services. A private vehicle is essential for daily life; residents typically travel to Bendigo for all major services, shopping, and schooling.

What is the population of Kamarooka? +

According to the 2021 Census, Kamarooka has a population of 89, spread across approximately 170 square kilometres of farming land in the City of Greater Bendigo.

Is Kamarooka a good place to live? +

Kamarooka suits those seeking a genuine rural lifestyle with wide open spaces and a quiet community atmosphere. Residents need to be self-sufficient and comfortable with a 35-kilometre drive to Bendigo for all services and amenities.

What is the postcode for Kamarooka? +

The postcode for Kamarooka, VIC is 3570.

Is Kamarooka a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kamarooka is part of the Greater Bendigo LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.