Kangaroo Flat, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Kangaroo Flat, in the Greater Bendigo City local government area.
| Locality | Kangaroo Flat |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Bendigo City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.80622 |
| Longitude | 144.24078 |
| Population | 10,088 |
| Density | 549.5 /km² |
| Area | 18.4 km² |
| Elevation | 262 m |
| Postcode | 3555 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 129 km north-northwest |
Kangaroo Flat is a locality in the Greater Bendigo City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 10,088. The locality covers an area of 18.4 km², giving a population density of about 549.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 262 m above sea level. It lies approximately 129 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Kangaroo Flat is located at 36.8062°S, 144.2408°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3555. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Kangaroo Flat unfolds across a landscape of gently rolling terrain, where the ochre earth hints at the mineral wealth beneath. It lies 6.7 km south-south-west of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 212°T), and is situated 3.7 km south-south-west of Golden Square. Wattle and eucalyptus trees dot the country, their scent a constant, subtle perfume on the air, particularly potent after a rainfall. The sky here often holds a vastness, a pale blue dome that can shift to bruised purples and fiery oranges at dusk, casting long shadows that stretch across the scattered residential pockets and the more open spaces. The character of Kangaroo Flat is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates a measured pace, and the colours of the earth – the reds, the browns, the muted greens – seem to seep into the very spirit of the place.
The story of Kangaroo Flat is deeply intertwined with the gold rushes that once pulsed through this region, a history that still whispers from the land and influences its present-day economy. While the feverish digging has long since subsided, the legacy of those boom years has shaped its development, leaving behind a sturdy, practical character. Today, the local economy draws strength from a diverse base, including trades and services catering to the broader Bendigo area, alongside a continuing reliance on agriculture and grazing that still defines much of the surrounding countryside. There are also small pockets of industry, a testament to the continued ingenuity of its residents, who have adapted to changing times while holding onto a distinct sense of place. The quality of the light here, especially in the late afternoon when it softens and bathes the landscape in a warm, honeyed glow, seems to imbue Kangaroo Flat with a particular, understated beauty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kangaroo Flat, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Kangaroo Flat, in the Greater Bendigo City local government area.
Detailed location data for Kangaroo Flat includes the postcode (3555), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Greater Bendigo City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kangaroo Flat is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |