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Kialla East VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kialla East VIC is 170 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kialla East is $825 per week ($42,900 per year). Median rent in Kialla East is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Kialla East has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Kialla East has a population density of 3.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kialla East is England. The most common religion is Catholic (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Urdu. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kialla East is $1,395.

There were 3 recorded offences in Kialla East in 2025-25, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Kialla East Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kialla East Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$825/wk

$42,900 per year

#3173 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,395/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Kialla East Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.4% (93) Female 46.6% (81)

Population Density

3.1

people per km²

170 people · 54.0 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,071

Family income/wk

Kialla East 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kialla East Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.4% 29 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.6% 19 dwellings

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

Kialla East Country of Birth

Australia

90.8%

England

4.6%

India

4.6%

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

Kialla East Religion

Catholic

36.9%

No Religion

30.6%

Anglican

12.7%

Uniting Church

9.6%

Not stated

3.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.5%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

1.9%

Church Christ

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kialla East Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

11.3%

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

Kialla East Languages Spoken at Home

Urdu

100.0%

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

Kialla East Employment

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Employed full-time

51.7% 61 people

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Employed part-time

22.0% 26 people

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Not in labour force

26.3% 31 people

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

Kialla East Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.8%

Bachelor Degree

24.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.7%

Postgraduate Degree

5.8%

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

Kialla East Occupation

Professionals

27.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.2%

Clerical & Administrative

19.7%

Managers

16.7%

Labourers

7.6%

Community & Personal Service

4.5%

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

Kialla East Field of Study

Engineering

23.9%

Management & Commerce

22.5%

Society & Culture

12.7%

Health

12.7%

Architecture & Building

9.9%

Agriculture & Environment

7.0%

Creative Arts

5.6%

Education

5.6%

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

Kialla East Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kialla East Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

5.1%

$800-$999/wk

10.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.8%

$4,000+/wk

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kialla East Marital Status

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Married

55.6% 75

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Separated

3.7% 5

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Divorced

5.2% 7

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Widowed

3.7% 5

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Never married

31.9% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kialla East Ancestry

English

39.7%

Australian

19.4%

Scottish

15.6%

Other

6.8%

Irish

6.3%

Italian

6.3%

South African

3.0%

Dutch

1.7%

German

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kialla East School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

56.8%

Secondary — Government

24.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

18.9%

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

Kialla East Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 318

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

Kialla East Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.2% 29

—

Not a volunteer

78.8% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kialla East Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

29.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kialla East How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

86.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

6.3%

Walked only

3.8%

Did not go to work

3.8%

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

Kialla East Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.9%

2 vehicles

41.9%

3 vehicles

24.2%

4+ vehicles

21.0%

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

Kialla East Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

15.2%

3 bedrooms

34.8%

4 bedrooms

34.8%

5 bedrooms

15.2%

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

Kialla East Population Mobility

19.0%

moved in the last year

32.9%

moved in the last 5 years

1.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kialla East Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

331

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kialla East Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Cancer

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Kialla East Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.3%

$150-$299/wk

9.8%

$300-$399/wk

7.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

16.3%

$800-$999/wk

4.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

14.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kialla East Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.1%

Couple — no children

30.1%

Couple — no children under 15

15.4%

One parent — children under 15

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kialla East Military Service

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Previously served

2.1% 3

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Never served

97.9% 137

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kialla East Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.0% 12

—

Did not provide

91.0% 122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kialla East Children Ever Born

No children

21.2%

2 children

50.0%

3 children

23.1%

4 children

5.8%

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

Kialla East When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

2016

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

Kialla East Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.0%

5–14 hours

33.3%

15–29 hours

18.9%

30+ hours

7.6%

Did not do domestic work

18.2%

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

Kialla East Household Size

1 person

19.0%

2 persons

39.7%

3 persons

10.3%

4 persons

17.2%

5 persons

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kialla East Where Residents Moved From

Same address

124

Moved from VIC

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

Kialla East Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.2%

Step family — no other children

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kialla East Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Assault

Property Damage

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Kialla East Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,850/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.5%

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

If you earn X in Kialla East

Your weekly income

≈ $8,017/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,600/wk

Rent share 13.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Nichols Point

Income: $885/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $25/wk

Horsham

Income: $748/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $5/wk

Yinnar

Income: $749/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $5/wk

Red Cliffs

Income: $674/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

Strathmerton

Income: $662/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $40/wk

Shepparton East

Income: $780/wk Rent: $231/wk Save: $19/wk

Swan Hill

Income: $754/wk Rent: $235/wk Save: $15/wk

Katunga

Income: $736/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

Kialla East vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Adelaide Lead

Pop: 85 Income: $493/wk

Bostocks Creek

Pop: 85 Income: $808/wk Rent: $220/wk

Castle Creek (Vic.)

Pop: 85 Income: $746/wk Rent: $430/wk

Chetwynd

Pop: 85 Income: $612/wk Rent: $123/wk

Johanna

Pop: 85 Income: $880/wk Rent: $200/wk

Lillicur

Pop: 85 Income: $511/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kialla East

What is the population of Kialla East VIC?

The population of Kialla East VIC is 170 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.1 people per km².Kialla East is ranked #7,405 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kialla East?

The median personal income in Kialla East VIC is $825 per week, or $42,900 per year.The median household income is $1,850 per week.Family income is $2,071 per week.Kialla East is ranked #3,173 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kialla East?

Median rent in Kialla East VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 13.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kialla East ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kialla East?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kialla East VIC is $1,395. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kialla East?

The median age in Kialla East VIC is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kialla East a good suburb to live in?

Kialla East is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 170.The median income is $825/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.5% 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: 21341. All dollar figures in AUD.