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Kenley

VIC 3597 • Victoria

64
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
86.51 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRiverside
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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 Swan Hill Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Mildura (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3597
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Swan Hill
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Mildura (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.97°, 143.19°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
86.51 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3597

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3597 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$53,150
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$64,901

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3597; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 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)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
242.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 43.6%
Motor vehicle theft
166.6 / 100k
2yr Up 35.9% 10yr Up 20.1%
Non-FV assault
433.2 / 100k
2yr Down 12.5% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
409.4 / 100k
2yr Up 57.9% 10yr Up 40.2%
View all offence subgroups for Swan Hill →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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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.

Is Kenley a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kenley is part of the Swan Hill 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.