Kenley

VIC 3597 • Victoria

64
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
86.51 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRiverside

About Kenley

Kenley is a remote rural locality in north-western Victoria, situated approximately 30 kilometres south-east of Swan Hill in the Gannawarra Shire council area. Covering around 87 square kilometres, the locality is set in the flat, irrigated farming country of the Murray-Darling basin, where horticulture, viticulture, stone fruit, and mixed farming characterise the agricultural landscape. With a population of around 64 residents, Kenley is a quiet farming community typical of the productive irrigated districts of the Murray region.

Swan Hill, the regional centre to the north-west, offers a full range of services including a hospital, secondary schools, shopping centres, and cultural facilities such as the Pioneer Settlement museum. The Murray River, close by, provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping along one of Australia's most iconic waterways. Kenley suits those engaged in horticultural or mixed farming who value the productive irrigated river country and the strong community spirit of the Murray region.

Kenley falls under postcode 3597 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mildura (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3597
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.97°, 143.19°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
86.51 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Swan Hill Station
30 km
N/A — car required

Bus Services

  • No regular bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
340 km
By Train
Drive to Swan Hill Station, then V/Line to Southern Cross (~3 hrs 30 min)
By Car (Peak)
3 hrs 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hrs 30 min

🛣️ Calder Freeway (M79) and Murray Valley Highway provide main routes to Melbourne via Bendigo

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Kenley is a remote farming locality with no local services; a car is essential, with Swan Hill as the nearest city.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
64
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kenley known for? +

Kenley is a quiet irrigated farming locality in north-western Victoria, set in the productive stone fruit and mixed farming country south-east of Swan Hill on the Murray.

How far is Kenley from Swan Hill? +

Kenley is approximately 30 kilometres south-east of Swan Hill, a drive of around 30 minutes.

Does Kenley have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Kenley. Swan Hill train station, approximately 30 kilometres north-west, provides V/Line services to Melbourne.

What is the population of Kenley? +

According to the 2021 Census, Kenley has a population of approximately 64 residents.

Is Kenley a good place to live? +

Kenley suits those involved in the Murray region's irrigated farming industry, with Swan Hill's regional services and the Murray River lifestyle accessible by car.

What is the postcode for Kenley? +

The postcode for Kenley, VIC is 3597.