Kennington, 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 Kennington, in the Greater Bendigo City local government area.
| Locality | Kennington |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Bendigo City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.77484 |
| Longitude | 144.30466 |
| Population | 5,545 |
| Density | 1386.2 /km² |
| Area | 4.0 km² |
| Elevation | 262 m |
| Postcode | 3550 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 129 km north-northwest |
Kennington is a locality in the Greater Bendigo City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,545. The locality covers an area of 4.0 km², giving a population density of about 1386.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 262 m above sea level. It lies approximately 129 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Kennington is located at 36.7748°S, 144.3047°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3550. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Kennington unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes, where the ochre earth, baked dry by the Australian sun, gives way to patches of hardy native grasses and the occasional resilient gum tree. It lies 3.0 km south-east of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 135°T), and is situated 6.7 km east-north-east of Kangaroo Flat. The air here carries a dry, dusty scent, a constant reminder of the vast, open country stretching beyond. As the sun begins its slow descent, the western sky often ignites in hues of fiery orange and soft rose, casting long shadows that paint the terrain in shades of deep violet and umber. The houses, spread with a comfortable distance between them, seem to settle into the land, their colours muted against the muted tones of the surrounding bushland.
The story of Kennington is one deeply entwined with the golden age of gold mining that once pulsed through this region, leaving behind echoes of a boisterous past in the very contours of the land. While the feverish digging has long since subsided, the legacy of those ambitious endeavours persists, subtly influencing the local character and the economic backbone that now leans more towards agriculture and grazing. Here, sheep graze contentedly on paddocks that might have once been pockmarked with prospectors' holes, and the quiet hum of tractors replaces the clatter of mining equipment. The local centre, though modest, serves as a vital hub, a place where neighbours gather and the pace of life moves with a steady, unhurried cadence, reflecting the enduring connection to the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kennington, 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 Kennington, in the Greater Bendigo City local government area.
Detailed location data for Kennington includes the postcode (3550), 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 Kennington 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. |