Kinglake West, Victoria

Kinglake West is a town in Victoria, Australia, 45 km (28 mi) north-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Whittlesea and the Shires of Murrindindi and Nillumbik local government areas. Kinglake West recorded a population of 1,305 at the 2021 census.

Kinglake West
Victoria
Uniting church
Kinglake West
Coordinates37°28′S 145°14′E
Population901 (UCL 2021)
Postcode(s)3757
Location
  • 45 km (28 mi) NE of Melbourne
  • 12 km (7 mi) NE of Whittlesea
LGA(s)
State electorate(s)
Federal division(s)
Localities around Kinglake West:
Clonbinane Flowerdale Kinglake Central
Clonbinane Kinglake West Kinglake
Pheasant Creek
Humevale Arthurs Creek Strathewen

The town was substantially damaged in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires, including 10 fatalities.

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