Knowsley bushfire risk
Of Knowsley’s 128 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Knowsley’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Knowsley
Flood and bushfire areas across Knowsley. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Knowsley
Knowsley sits in the Greater Bendigo council area, which recorded 8,662 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 8,662 total. Figures are for the whole Greater Bendigo council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Knowsley
Knowsley is mostly rural. The most common zones:
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: RURAL CONSERVATION ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: FARMING ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Township — small-town mix of homes, shops and local services.
Zone: TOWNSHIP ZONE
School catchments in Knowsley
Knowsley can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Knowsley
At the 2021 Census, 7.1% of Knowsley’s 168 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Knowsley
Greater Bendigo council approved 794 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Greater Bendigo council area (not just Knowsley). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 20 Moorabbee Foreshore Road, Knowsley VIC 3523
- 14 Bywater Street, Knowsley VIC 3523
- 445 Tunnecliffs Lane, Knowsley VIC 3523
- 365 Derrinal-Crosbie Road, Knowsley VIC 3523
- 187 Sheridans Lane, Knowsley VIC 3523
- 271 Courtney Lane, Knowsley VIC 3523
- 65 Craigs Lane, Knowsley VIC 3523
- 190 Sims Lane, Knowsley VIC 3523
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.