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Kingsbury

VIC 3083 • Greater Melbourne

3,460
Population (2021)
$72,748
Median Household Income
1.27 km²
Area
$361/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalEstablishedAffordableTransit-Friendly

About Kingsbury

Kingsbury is an established inner-northern suburb of Melbourne, located 12 kilometres northeast of the CBD in the City of Darebin. With a population of 3,460, it's a culturally diverse community featuring significant Chinese, Vietnamese, Indian, and Italian populations alongside Anglo-Australian residents. The suburb has a median age of 34 and offers affordable housing options close to Melbourne's employment centres.

Life in Kingsbury combines multicultural vibrancy with suburban convenience, featuring diverse dining options, community centres, and good public transport access to Melbourne CBD. The suburb attracts young professionals, students, and migrant families seeking affordable housing with excellent connectivity. Local parks, established schools, and proximity to shopping centres in nearby Preston make it popular with families valuing diversity and accessibility.

Kingsbury falls under postcode 3083 and is governed by Darebin Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bundoora (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3083
Urban Area
Preston
LGA / Council
Darebin
Federal Electorate
Cooper
State Electorate
Bundoora (North-Eastern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.72°, 145.03°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
1.27 km²
Elevation
72m

🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Kingsbury for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$845K
16 sales · ▲ 0% YoY
🏢Unit / Apartment
$408K
14 sales · ▼ 29.3% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$361
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
34 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.7%

18 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Reservoir Station
2.5 km
30 min
Keon Park Station
3 km
35 min
Preston Station
4 km
45 min

Bus Services

  • Route 556, 557 — Melbourne CBD 45-60 min
  • Route 350 — Northcote/CBD 50 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
12 km
By Train
35 min (via Reservoir)
By Bus
50 min
By Car (Peak)
35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25 min

🛣️ Well-connected inner suburb with multiple public transport options

Walkability Very walkable

Good walkability with nearby shops, schools and public transport

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
615 / 100k
2yr Up 50.3% 10yr Down 27.3%
Motor vehicle theft
625.5 / 100k
2yr Up 137.0% 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
315.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 34.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
4.9 / 100k
2yr Up 28.3% 10yr Up 53.4%
Steal from vehicle
2,084.7 / 100k
2yr Up 87.5% 10yr Up 26.0%
View all offence subgroups for Darebin →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,780
Census 2021
3,460
▼ 8.5% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$23,088
Personal Income 2021
$32,084
▲ 39.0% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$32,084 / yr
$617/wk
Household
$72,748 / yr
$1399/wk
Family
$80,496 / yr
$1548/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,649
Born Overseas 1,629

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 259
  • 2. Vietnam 216
  • 3. China 210
  • 4. Italy 119
  • 5. Sri Lanka 74
  • 6. Greece 69
  • 7. Philippines 64
  • 8. Malaysia 58
  • 9. England 39
  • 10. Pakistan 37

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 645
Australian 599
Chinese 385
Italian 334
Vietnamese 229
Irish 225
Indian 216
Greek 195
Scottish 178
German 77

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

948
Both parents born in Australia
2,051
Both parents born overseas
280
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
38.6%
No Religion
34.4%
Islam
6.5%
Hinduism
6.5%
Buddhism
5.4%
Sikhism
0.8%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
180 (5.2%)
5-14 years
270 (7.8%)
15-19 years
139 (4.0%)
20-24 years
358 (10.3%)
25-34 years
798 (23.1%)
35-44 years
494 (14.3%)
45-54 years
397 (11.5%)
55-64 years
282 (8.2%)
65-74 years
192 (5.5%)
75-84 years
254 (7.3%)
85+ years
92 (2.7%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kingsbury known for? +

Kingsbury is known for its multicultural character in Melbourne's inner north, with diverse dining options, community centres, and a mix of established housing stock. It has a strong community feel with residents from many cultural backgrounds.

How far is Kingsbury from Melbourne CBD? +

Kingsbury is approximately 12 kilometres north-east of Melbourne CBD, around a 25-35 minute drive or accessible by tram and bus connections.

Does Kingsbury have public transport? +

Kingsbury is well-served by local bus routes connecting to Reservoir station and surrounding train lines. Tram routes in neighbouring suburbs also provide access to inner-city areas.

What is the population of Kingsbury? +

According to the 2021 Census, Kingsbury has a population of approximately 3,460 residents, with a culturally diverse community in the City of Darebin.

Is Kingsbury a good place to live? +

Kingsbury offers affordable housing in Melbourne's inner north with a multicultural community atmosphere. It suits first-home buyers and renters seeking value close to the CBD, with good bus connections and diverse local dining options.

What is the postcode for Kingsbury? +

The postcode for Kingsbury is 3083.

What is the average income in Kingsbury? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Kingsbury is about $617 per week (around $32,100 per year). The median household income is $1,399 per week and the median family income is $1,548 per week.

What is the median house price in Kingsbury? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $845,000, up 0% year-on-year, and the median unit/apartment price is $407,500, down 29.3% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Kingsbury? +

The median age in Kingsbury is 34. The largest age group is 25–34 (798 residents, around 23%). Around 17% of residents are under 20 and about 16% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Kingsbury a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kingsbury is part of the Darebin 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.

How much is rent in Kingsbury? +

In Kingsbury, the median weekly rent is $361, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733 (2021 Census).