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Kialla

VIC 3631 • Rest of VIC

8,667
Population (2021)
$103,896
Median Household Income
61.41 km²
Area
$380/wk
Median Rent
Semi-RuralFamily-FriendlyMulticulturalAffordableGrowth Suburb

About Kialla

Kialla is a large rural locality on the southern fringe of Shepparton in the Goulburn Valley, part of the Greater Shepparton City Council area in northern Victoria. Spanning over 61 square kilometres, the suburb blends semi-rural residential development with farming land at around 116 metres elevation on the flat plains that characterise the region. With a population of 8,667 and a median age of 38, Kialla has grown steadily as families seek more space while remaining close to Shepparton's full range of services.

Kialla reflects the multicultural character of the broader Shepparton region, with strong Italian, Indian, and Middle Eastern communities alongside Anglo-Australian families — a legacy of the area's agricultural history and more recent migration waves. Residents enjoy the space and relative affordability of semi-rural living, with Shepparton's schools, shops, healthcare facilities, and recreational areas including Victoria Park Lake all close by. The suburb's large average household size and high rate of family formation make it one of the more family-oriented areas in the Goulburn Valley.

Kialla falls under postcode 3631 and is governed by Greater Shepparton Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Shepparton (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3631
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Shepparton
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
Type
Rural
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.45°, 145.41°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
61.41 km²
Elevation
116m

🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Kialla for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$678K
42 sales · ▲ 2.7% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,625
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.9%

11 state housing + 15 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Shepparton
6 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Local Shepparton bus — Shepparton CBD 15-20 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
180 km
By Train
2 hrs 15 min from Shepparton station (V/Line)
By Car (Peak)
2 hrs 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hrs

🛣️ Hume Freeway provides road access to Melbourne. Shepparton station is the main rail hub for the region.

Walkability Car-Dependent

A semi-rural locality spread over 61 square kilometres; car essential for all daily needs with services accessed in Shepparton.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Greater Shepparton Local Government Area, which contains Kialla. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
533.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 23.8%
Motor vehicle theft
341.7 / 100k
2yr Up 92.0% 10yr Up 49.2%
Non-FV assault
473.5 / 100k
2yr Up 11.4% 10yr Up 34.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.4 / 100k
2yr Down 51.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
696.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Greater Shepparton →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,817
Census 2021
8,667
▲ 27.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$37,492
Personal Income 2021
$43,992
▲ 17.3% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$43,992 / yr
$846/wk
Household
$103,896 / yr
$1998/wk
Family
$114,452 / yr
$2201/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,867
Born Overseas 1,502

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 351
  • 2. England 120
  • 3. Iraq 118
  • 4. Italy 96
  • 5. Afghanistan 85
  • 6. New Zealand 85
  • 7. Philippines 47
  • 8. China 43
  • 9. Malaysia 38
  • 10. Pakistan 37

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 3,012
English 3,005
Italian 902
Irish 874
Scottish 813
Indian 287
German 266
Australian Aboriginal 169
Chinese 135
Greek 113

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,274
Both parents born in Australia
2,341
Both parents born overseas
720
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.7%
No Religion
33.2%
Islam
7.3%
Sikhism
4.2%
Hinduism
1.8%
Buddhism
0.7%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
593 (6.8%)
5-14 years
1,369 (15.8%)
15-19 years
573 (6.6%)
20-24 years
416 (4.8%)
25-34 years
996 (11.5%)
35-44 years
1,178 (13.6%)
45-54 years
1,111 (12.8%)
55-64 years
987 (11.4%)
65-74 years
801 (9.2%)
75-84 years
468 (5.4%)
85+ years
178 (2.1%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kialla known for? +

Kialla is known as a growing residential and rural locality on the southern edge of Shepparton, with a multicultural community reflecting the broader Shepparton region's Italian, Indian, and Middle Eastern communities. The area has a strong agricultural heritage.

How far is Kialla from Melbourne? +

Kialla is approximately 180 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, around a 2 hour drive via the Hume Freeway and Goulburn Valley Highway.

Does Kialla have public transport? +

Kialla is primarily car-dependent. Shepparton station, approximately 6 kilometres away, provides V/Line rail services to Melbourne Southern Cross (around 2 hours 15 minutes). Local bus services connect to Shepparton CBD.

What is the population of Kialla? +

According to the 2021 Census, Kialla has a population of approximately 8,667 residents across a very large 61-square-kilometre area, making it a low-density but growing locality in Greater Shepparton.

Is Kialla a good place to live? +

Kialla suits families seeking affordable housing on larger blocks in the Goulburn Valley, with access to Shepparton's schools, hospitals, and shopping. Its multicultural character and semi-rural environment make it a distinctive residential option in regional Victoria.

What is the postcode for Kialla? +

The postcode for Kialla is 3631.

What is the average income in Kialla? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Kialla is about $846 per week (around $44,000 per year). The median household income is $1,998 per week and the median family income is $2,201 per week.

What is the median house price in Kialla? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $677,500, up 2.7% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Kialla? +

The median age in Kialla is 38. The largest age group is 5–14 (1,369 residents, around 16%). Around 29% of residents are under 20 and about 17% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Kialla a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kialla is part of the Greater Shepparton LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Kialla? +

In Kialla, the median weekly rent is $380, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,625 (2021 Census).