Kialla, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Kialla VIC is 8,667 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kialla is $846 per week ($43,992 per year). Median rent in Kialla is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Kialla has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Kialla has a population density of 138 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kialla is India. The most common religion is No religion (33.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kialla is $1,625.

There were 454 recorded offences in Kialla in 2025-25, a rate of 52 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (173 offences).

Population
8,667
Census 2021
Median income
$846/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$380/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
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.

Kialla vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Kialla is $846 a week, 10% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 388th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $380 a week, $64 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 19.0% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 38, 5 years younger 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.
MeasureKiallaTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$846/wk$767/wk +10%$766/wk
Household income$1,998/wk$1,687/wk +18%$1,637/wk
Rent$380/wk$316/wk +20%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,625/mo$1,723/mo −6%$1,733/mo
Median age3843 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.0%19.1% −0.1 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 Kialla, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Kialla Population

8,667 residents at the 2021 Census.

Kialla Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$846/wk
$43,992 per year
Ranked 2,834 of 14,663
Median Rent
$380/wk
$1,647 per month
Ranked 2,445 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$1,625/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Kialla Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,998/wk
Median rent $380/wk
Rent to income 19.0%

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

Median rent in Kialla against your income

About $8,658 a month
Median rent $380/wk
Left after rent $1,618/wk
Rent share 19.0%

Kialla Schools

3
schools nearby
2
government
1021
avg ICSEA score
781
total students
Kialla West Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 222 students
1033
ICSEA
St Anne's College Catholic
Combined · Prep-12 · 499 students
1022
ICSEA
Kialla Central Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 60 students
1008
ICSEA

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

All schools near Kialla, with a map

Kialla Map

Kialla, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Kialla, Victoria: 36.4440°S, 145.4061°E

Kialla Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (3)

People in Kialla

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (4,261) Female 50.8% (4,404)

Population Density

138
people per km²
8,667 people · 62.6 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,201
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

India
4.0%
England
1.4%
Iraq
1.4%
Italy
1.1%
Afghanistan
1.0%
New Zealand
1.0%
Philippines
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

Punjabi
4.4%
Arabic
3.0%
Italian
1.6%
Mandarin
1.0%
Turkish
0.8%
Gujarati
0.6%
Macedonian
0.4%

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

Ancestry

Australian
34.8%
English
34.7%
Italian
10.4%
Irish
10.1%
Scottish
9.4%
Indian
3.3%
German
3.1%
Australian Aboriginal
1.9%
Chinese
1.6%
Greek
1.3%
Dutch
1.3%

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
33.0%
Catholic
25.0%
Anglican
8.5%
Islam
7.3%
Uniting Church
4.8%
Not stated
4.6%
Other religions
4.5%
Sikhism
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
57.9% 3,884
Separated
2.8% 188
Divorced
6.4% 426
Widowed
4.9% 328
Never married
28.0% 1,881

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
49.9%
Couple: no children
24.6%
Couple: no children under 15
16.2%
One parent: children under 15
5.9%
One parent: no children under 15
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
16.9%
2 persons
34.1%
3 persons
15.9%
4 persons
18.5%
5 persons
9.5%
6+ persons
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Kialla

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,858 occupied private dwellings in Kialla at the 2021 Census, 11.8% were rented, 36.4% owned outright and 47.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.6% 74 dwellings
Owned outright
36.4% 1,040 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
47.2% 1,350 dwellings
Rented
11.8% 338 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.9% 55 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.5%
2 bedrooms
7.2%
3 bedrooms
32.8%
4 bedrooms
52.8%
5 bedrooms
6.1%
6+ bedrooms
0.6%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.2%
$300-$449/mo
1.8%
$450-$599/mo
2.2%
$600-$799/mo
2.9%
$800-$999/mo
4.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
27.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
6.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.5%
1 vehicle
22.5%
2 vehicles
46.5%
3 vehicles
19.1%
4+ vehicles
10.4%

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

Work, income and education in Kialla

Employment

Employed full-time
42.5% 2,605 people
Employed part-time
22.7% 1,392 people
Unemployed
2.2% 135 people
Not in labour force
32.6% 2,001 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
29.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.9%
Managers
15.6%
Community & Personal Service
14.1%
Clerical & Administrative
11.4%
Labourers
6.1%
Sales Workers
4.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
0.9%
$400-$499/wk
4.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
5.5%
$800-$999/wk
6.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.1%
$4,000+/wk
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.8%
$1-$149/wk
4.9%
$150-$299/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
3.3%
$400-$499/wk
3.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
9.6%
$800-$999/wk
12.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$3,500+/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.1%
Did not go to work
11.1%
Car (passenger)
5.8%
Walked only
1.1%
Truck
0.6%
Other
0.4%
Bicycle
0.4%
Bus
0.2%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
58.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.0%

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

Certificate III/IV
37.2%
Bachelor Degree
26.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.4%
Postgraduate Degree
6.1%
Certificate I/II
2.2%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.9%
Engineering
16.0%
Health
15.4%
Society & Culture
13.1%
Education
11.0%
Architecture & Building
8.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.0%
Agriculture & Environment
3.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.2%
Creative Arts
1.9%
Information Technology
1.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.2%
Secondary: Catholic
19.5%
Primary: Catholic
11.9%
Pre-school
11.5%
Secondary: Government
9.8%
Vocational Education
9.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.1%

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
90.4%
Has need for assistance
5.2%
Need for assistance not stated
4.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
660
Asthma
333
Arthritis
260
Diabetes
209
Heart disease
184
Cancer
148
Lung condition
107
Stroke
78
Kidney disease
64
Dementia
11

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.9% 952
Did not provide
85.1% 5,421

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.8% 1,076
Not a volunteer
83.2% 5,311

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 4
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 5
Previously served
2.0% 126
Never served
97.9% 6,278

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.7%
1 child
9.9%
2 children
32.1%
3 children
21.2%
4 children
7.8%
5+ children
2.2%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
19
1951: 1960
101
1961: 1970
85
1971: 1980
58
1981: 1990
49
1991: 2000
119
2001: 2010
503
2011: 2015
293
2016
47
2017
55
2018
52
2019
64
2020
34
2021
5

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

Population Mobility

14.2%
moved in the last year
43.0%
moved in the last 5 years
3.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
7,088
Moved from VIC
884
Moved: same area (SA2)
200
Moved from overseas
32
Moved from QLD
26
Moved from NSW
19
Moved from TAS
3
Moved from NT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.7%
5: 14 hours
28.6%
15: 29 hours
13.2%
30+ hours
9.9%
Did not do domestic work
27.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
88.9%
Step family: no other children
5.2%
Blended family: no other children
4.0%
Intact family: other children present
1.1%
Other couple: children only
0.5%
Blended family: other children present
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Kialla Crime Statistics

454 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
173
Justice Procedures
87
Assault
72
Property Damage
39
Break & Enter
31
Fraud
18
Drug Offences
15
Weapons
13
Public Order
4
Robbery
2

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 Kialla

The closest suburb to Kialla is Mooroopna, 7.4 km away.

Mooroopna
7.4 km away · income $634/wk · rent $250/wk
Shepparton
7.9 km away · income $678/wk · rent $270/wk
Shepparton East
8.4 km away · income $780/wk · rent $231/wk
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13.8 km away · income $957/wk · rent $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kialla

What is the population of Kialla VIC?

The population of Kialla VIC is 8,667 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 138 people per km². Kialla is ranked #810 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kialla?

The median personal income in Kialla VIC is $846 per week, or $43,992 per year. The median household income is $1,998 per week. Family income is $2,201 per week. Kialla is ranked #2,834 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kialla?

Median rent in Kialla VIC is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Rent represents 19.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Kialla ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kialla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kialla VIC is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kialla?

The median age in Kialla VIC is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kialla a good suburb to live in?

Kialla is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 8,667. The median income is $846/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.0% 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: 21340. All dollar figures in AUD.