Kangaroo Ground
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Kangaroo Ground is a picturesque rural town northeast of Melbourne, known for its rolling hills, historic memorial park, and welcoming community feel. It's an ideal destination for those seeking nature, serenity, and a taste of country living within easy reach of the city.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
1,208
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.69°, 145.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,520
Local Cost
$1,740
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
13.6°C
Summer Avg
19.4°C
Winter Avg
7.8°C
Record High
44.3°C
Record Low
-2.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
662 mm
Internet Speed
202 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
36 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
MEB
Distance
29 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.