Kallista, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Kallista VIC is 1,418 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kallista is $821 per week ($42,692 per year). Median rent in Kallista is $347 per week ($1,504 per month). Kallista has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Kallista has a population density of 118 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kallista is England. The most common religion is No religion (61.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kallista is $2,028.

There were 20 recorded offences in Kallista in 2025-25, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (6 offences).

Population
1,418
Census 2021
Median income
$821/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$347/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
47years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Kallista vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Kallista is $821 a week, 7% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 459th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $347 a week, $31 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 17.3% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 47, 4 years older than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureKallistaTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$821/wk$767/wk +7%$766/wk
Household income$2,003/wk$1,687/wk +19%$1,637/wk
Rent$347/wk$316/wk +10%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,028/mo$1,723/mo +18%$1,733/mo
Median age4743 +4 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.3%19.1% −1.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Kallista, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Kallista Population

1,418 residents at the 2021 Census.

Kallista Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$821/wk
$42,692 per year
Ranked 3,235 of 14,663
Median Rent
$347/wk
$1,504 per month
Ranked 3,504 of 14,663
Median Age
47years
9 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,028/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Kallista Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,003/wk
Median rent $347/wk
Rent to income 17.3%

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

Median rent in Kallista against your income

About $8,680 a month
Median rent $347/wk
Left after rent $1,656/wk
Rent share 17.3%

Kallista Schools

5
schools nearby
4
government
1055
avg ICSEA score
1,150
total students
The Patch Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 286 students
1086
ICSEA
Menzies Creek Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 67 students
1057
ICSEA
Monbulk College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 583 students
1044
ICSEA
Monbulk Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 214 students
1032
ICSEA
Dandenong Ranges Steiner School - School Road Campus Independent
Primary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Kallista Map

Kallista, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Kallista, Victoria: 37.8981°S, 145.4050°E

Kallista Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (5)

People in Kallista

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (714) Female 49.8% (707)

Population Density

118
people per km²
1,418 people · 12.1 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,308
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
7.1%
Germany
1.2%
Netherlands
1.0%
New Zealand
0.8%
India
0.6%
United States of America
0.6%
Scotland
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
0.5%
German
0.4%
Cantonese
0.4%
Russian
0.4%
French
0.3%
Filipino
0.3%
Mandarin
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
48.6%
Australian
31.2%
Irish
15.4%
Scottish
14.3%
German
6.6%
Dutch
5.8%
Italian
4.0%
Chinese
1.8%
Welsh
1.4%
Greek
1.3%
French
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
61.1%
Catholic
11.8%
Anglican
6.5%
Not stated
5.4%
Christian (other)
3.2%
Uniting Church
2.7%
SB OSB NRA SB
1.7%
Eastern Orthodox
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
50.8% 613
Separated
2.4% 29
Divorced
8.5% 102
Widowed
3.0% 36
Never married
35.3% 426

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
35.1%
Couple: no children
34.0%
Couple: no children under 15
21.4%
One parent: no children under 15
5.8%
One parent: children under 15
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
22.4%
2 persons
38.6%
3 persons
15.9%
4 persons
15.4%
5 persons
5.7%
6+ persons
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Kallista

Housing Tenure

Of the 554 occupied private dwellings in Kallista at the 2021 Census, 8.8% were rented, 40.8% owned outright and 48.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.7% 4 dwellings
Owned outright
40.8% 226 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
48.7% 270 dwellings
Rented
8.8% 49 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 9 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.5%
2 bedrooms
13.1%
3 bedrooms
44.9%
4 bedrooms
32.4%
5 bedrooms
6.2%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.7%
$300-$449/mo
4.3%
$600-$799/mo
1.7%
$800-$999/mo
3.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
15.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.6%
1 vehicle
27.1%
2 vehicles
45.3%
3 vehicles
15.4%
4+ vehicles
11.7%

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

Work, income and education in Kallista

Employment

Employed full-time
35.0% 398 people
Employed part-time
27.3% 310 people
Unemployed
3.1% 35 people
Not in labour force
34.7% 394 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
41.2%
Managers
17.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.5%
Community & Personal Service
10.9%
Clerical & Administrative
8.1%
Labourers
3.7%
Sales Workers
3.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
1.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
4.2%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
3.2%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.3%
$4,000+/wk
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.4%
$1-$149/wk
4.9%
$150-$299/wk
6.6%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
3.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
9.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.8%
$3,500+/wk
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.7%
Did not go to work
21.6%
Car (passenger)
2.8%
Walked only
2.2%
Truck
1.4%
Other
0.6%
Train
0.6%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
73.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
10.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
34.4%
Certificate III/IV
23.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.1%
Postgraduate Degree
14.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
8.5%
Certificate I/II
1.9%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
17.2%
Society & Culture
16.5%
Health
13.7%
Engineering
12.2%
Education
11.6%
Creative Arts
8.1%
Architecture & Building
7.9%
Agriculture & Environment
5.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
1.9%
Information Technology
1.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
39.0%
Secondary: Government
19.1%
Vocational Education
10.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
8.7%
Pre-school
8.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.6%
Secondary: Catholic
6.2%
Primary: Catholic
1.7%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
93.2%
Has need for assistance
3.8%
Need for assistance not stated
3.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
159
Arthritis
67
Asthma
54
Heart disease
35
Diabetes
30
Cancer
25
Lung condition
20
Kidney disease
10
Stroke
8
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.6% 195
Did not provide
83.4% 978

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.9% 244
Not a volunteer
79.1% 924

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.1% 25
Never served
97.9% 1,154

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.9%
1 child
13.6%
2 children
32.8%
3 children
15.3%
4 children
6.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
8
1951: 1960
31
1961: 1970
50
1971: 1980
42
1981: 1990
37
1991: 2000
16
2001: 2010
35
2011: 2015
22
2016
5
2019
3

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

Population Mobility

6.5%
moved in the last year
24.4%
moved in the last 5 years
4.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,273
Moved from VIC
73
Moved: same area (SA2)
19

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.7%
5: 14 hours
38.0%
15: 29 hours
17.1%
30+ hours
11.1%
Did not do domestic work
15.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.1%
Step family: no other children
7.3%
Blended family: no other children
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Kallista Crime Statistics

20 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Break & Enter
6
Theft
5
Assault
4
Justice Procedures
3
Fraud
1
Other
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Kallista

The closest suburb to Kallista is The Patch, 0.8 km away.

The Patch
0.8 km away · income $874/wk · rent $415/wk
Monbulk
3.1 km away · income $759/wk · rent $369/wk
Selby
3.3 km away · income $898/wk · rent $400/wk
Belgrave
4.5 km away · income $959/wk · rent $401/wk
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4.6 km away · income $851/wk · rent $400/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kallista

What is the population of Kallista VIC?

The population of Kallista VIC is 1,418 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 118 people per km². Kallista is ranked #3,473 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kallista?

The median personal income in Kallista VIC is $821 per week, or $42,692 per year. The median household income is $2,003 per week. Family income is $2,308 per week. Kallista is ranked #3,235 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kallista?

Median rent in Kallista VIC is $347 per week ($1,504 per month). Rent represents 17.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Kallista ranks #3,504 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kallista?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kallista VIC is $2,028. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kallista?

The median age in Kallista VIC is 47 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kallista a good suburb to live in?

Kallista is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,418. The median income is $821/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.3% 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: 21286. All dollar figures in AUD.