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Kalimna West VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kalimna West, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Kalimna West VIC is 161 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kalimna West is $519 per week ($26,988 per year). Median rent in Kalimna West is $225 per week ($975 per month). Kalimna West has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Kalimna West has a population density of 2.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kalimna West is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kalimna West is $1,470.

There were 29 recorded offences in Kalimna West in 2025-25, a rate of 180 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (12 offences).

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Kalimna West Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kalimna West Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$519/wk

$26,988 per year

#8017 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$225/wk

$975 per month

#6923 of 14,663

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Median Age

57years

19 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,470/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Kalimna West Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.3% (89) Female 44.7% (72)

Population Density

2.9

people per km²

161 people · 55.0 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,350

Family income/wk

Kalimna West Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Kalimna West Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

63.0% 34 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.0% 20 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Kalimna West Country of Birth

Australia

92.1%

England

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Kalimna West Religion

No Religion

50.6%

Not stated

17.5%

Catholic

14.4%

Anglican

11.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.5%

Buddhism

1.9%

Uniting Church

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kalimna West Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

39.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

18.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Kalimna West Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Kalimna West Employment

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Employed full-time

20.9% 28 people

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Employed part-time

27.6% 37 people

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Unemployed

5.2% 7 people

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Not in labour force

46.3% 62 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Kalimna West Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.0%

Bachelor Degree

26.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Kalimna West Occupation

Managers

46.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

28.6%

Clerical & Administrative

14.3%

Professionals

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Kalimna West Field of Study

Engineering

32.4%

Management & Commerce

26.5%

Education

11.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.8%

Architecture & Building

8.8%

Health

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Kalimna West Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kalimna West Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

13.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

5.6%

$800-$999/wk

13.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.6%

$4,000+/wk

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kalimna West Marital Status

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Married

43.2% 67

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Divorced

16.1% 25

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Widowed

7.7% 12

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Never married

32.9% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kalimna West Ancestry

English

40.4%

Australian

27.8%

Irish

12.6%

Scottish

6.6%

Italian

3.5%

German

3.0%

Chinese

2.5%

Other

2.0%

Dutch

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kalimna West School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Kalimna West Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.4% 26

✅

No need for assistance

90.6% 252

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Kalimna West Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

22.1% 29

—

Not a volunteer

77.9% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kalimna West Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

38.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

30.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kalimna West How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.7%

Did not go to work

17.6%

Truck

11.8%

Other

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Kalimna West Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.3%

2 vehicles

38.5%

3 vehicles

24.6%

4+ vehicles

24.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Kalimna West Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

21.9%

3 bedrooms

46.9%

4 bedrooms

23.4%

5 bedrooms

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Kalimna West Population Mobility

15.8%

moved in the last year

25.2%

moved in the last 5 years

7.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kalimna West Indigenous Population

2.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

286

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kalimna West Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Cancer

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Kalimna West Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$150-$299/wk

10.8%

$300-$399/wk

9.8%

$400-$499/wk

5.9%

$500-$649/wk

10.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.9%

$800-$999/wk

13.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.9%

$3,500+/wk

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kalimna West Family Structure

Couple — no children

47.8%

Couple — no children under 15

25.7%

Couple — children under 15

16.8%

One parent — no children under 15

6.2%

One parent — children under 15

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kalimna West Military Service

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Previously served

2.4% 3

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Never served

97.6% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kalimna West Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.4% 23

—

Did not provide

81.6% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kalimna West Children Ever Born

No children

7.9%

1 child

15.8%

2 children

34.2%

3 children

34.2%

4 children

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Kalimna West When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Kalimna West Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.4%

5–14 hours

26.2%

15–29 hours

14.6%

30+ hours

16.2%

Did not do domestic work

27.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Kalimna West Household Size

1 person

29.0%

2 persons

54.8%

3 persons

4.8%

4 persons

4.8%

5 persons

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kalimna West Where Residents Moved From

Same address

117

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Kalimna West Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kalimna West Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 29 total

Assault

Justice Procedures

Theft

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Kalimna West Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,149/wk

Median Rent $225/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Kalimna West

Your weekly income

≈ $4,979/month

Median rent $225/wk

Left after rent $924/wk

Rent share 19.6%

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Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $85/wk

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Income: $486/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $35/wk

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Income: $545/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $25/wk

Cohuna

Income: $594/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $40/wk

Mallacoota

Income: $591/wk Rent: $221/wk Save: $4/wk

Koondrook

Income: $538/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $25/wk

Orbost

Income: $489/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $35/wk

Kalimna West vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Cullulleraine

Pop: 81 Income: $471/wk Rent: $105/wk

Moonlight Flat (Mount Alexander - Vic.)

Pop: 81 Income: $816/wk Rent: $650/wk

Tarrawarra

Pop: 81 Income: $628/wk Rent: $96/wk

Barfold

Pop: 82 Income: $706/wk Rent: $165/wk

Blowhard

Pop: 82 Income: $769/wk Rent: $150/wk

Caniambo

Pop: 82 Income: $808/wk Rent: $260/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kalimna West

What is the population of Kalimna West VIC?

The population of Kalimna West VIC is 161 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.9 people per km².Kalimna West is ranked #7,552 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kalimna West?

The median personal income in Kalimna West VIC is $519 per week, or $26,988 per year.The median household income is $1,149 per week.Family income is $1,350 per week.Kalimna West is ranked #8,017 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kalimna West?

Median rent in Kalimna West VIC is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kalimna West ranks #6,923 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kalimna West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kalimna West VIC is $1,470. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kalimna West?

The median age in Kalimna West VIC is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kalimna West a good suburb to live in?

Kalimna West is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 161.The median income is $519/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21283. All dollar figures in AUD.