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Kennington suburb profile

Kennington is a residential suburb of Bendigo with a quietly suburban character, where tree-lined streets of established single-storey brick and weatherboard homes sit alongside newer housing estates. The area is anchored by recreational green space, including the popular Kennington Reservoir and several sporting ovals that support active local clubs, while small shopping strips and community facilities cover everyday needs. It attracts families and long-term residents who value a relaxed pace but still want easy road access into Bendigo for work, education and larger services, making it a practical choice for suburban living close to the city.

Kennington property market performance

Current median dwelling price$561,625Past 3 months

Property growth+7.3%Past 12 months

There are relatively few unit sales in the suburb, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. On the house side, the median house price is $632,000, up a solid 9.4% over the last 12 months. Unit values rose 5.1% over the same period, so house values rose notably faster.

Over the last 3 months 33 houses and 6 units were sold. Houses sold in a median of 28 days and units in a median of 19 days, so units sold more quickly than houses.

The rental market in Kennington saw average house rents of $500 and unit rents of $420 over the last 12 months. House rents rose a solid 6.4% over the last 12 months while unit rents rose sharply, up 13.5%, so unit rents grew faster.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$632KN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
9.4%5.1%
Sold
Past 3 months
336
Median days on market
Past 12 months
2819
Average rent
Past 12 months
$500$420
Change in rent
Past 12 months
6.4%13.5%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Kennington demographics

Kennington is home to 5,880 people, with a median age of 42 and a median household income of $1,371 a week, roughly $71,292 a year.

The suburb is family-oriented: couple families without children are the largest group at 44.9%, while couple families with children make up 34.4%. One-parent families represent 19.1% and other families 1.6%. Together the two couple-family categories account for roughly four in five families, or about 79.3%.

Homes in Kennington are more often owner-occupied than rented: about 61.1% are owner-occupied (36.3% owned outright and 24.8% owned with a mortgage), while 38.9% are rented.

Suburbs near Kennington

Some popular suburbs near Kennington include:

  • Flora Hill: Residential area on Bendigo's urban fringe with established tree-lined streets.
  • Strathdale: Family-focused suburb with riverside parkland and local shopping strips.
  • Quarry Hill: Established, hilly suburb known for its bush reserves and heritage homes.
  • Bendigo: The regional city's centre, with civic services, historic streets and cultural venues.
  • East Bendigo: Older residential suburb blending tree-lined streets with pockets of native reserve.

How does Kennington compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Kennington’s median house price is 0.7% higher than Flora Hill’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Kennington have grown 0.1% higher than in Flora Hill.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Kennington have grown 2.1% higher than in Flora Hill.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Kennington are selling 12.5% faster than in Quarry Hill.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in nearby Flora Hill are selling 15.8% faster than in Kennington.

Choose the right real estate agents in Kennington

Currently, there are 63 real estate agents working in Kennington—but not all agents deliver the same results. The right agent could make a huge difference to your final sale price.

Only 5 out of these 63 agents sold 22.5% of all properties in Kennington over the past year. Choosing one of these top-performing agents means tapping into proven expertise for a better sale outcome.

Real estate agents in Kennington typically charge a commission of 2% to 3.13%. Negotiating a fair commission rate and the right structure can motivate your agent to work even harder, helping you sell for more and potentially saving you thousands of dollars.

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