Kialla
Kialla's most distinctive feature is its 95.8% separate-house share across a population of 8,667, giving the suburb a spacious, family-oriented form at 138.4 people per square kilometre. The median age is 38, which is 2 years below the national average, while the typical household has 2.9 people, or 0.4 above the national average. Household income sits at the 74.8th percentile, helping support a mortgage-belt profile. Compared with central Shepparton and Mooroopna, Kialla is more strongly defined by detached homes, larger blocks and car-based living.
Population
8,667
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,998/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
41
Median House
$665K
October to December 2025
Kialla suits buyers seeking space, with 59.4% of homes containing 4 or more bedrooms and 95.8% classed as separate houses. Mortgage stress is flagged false, with a typical monthly mortgage of $1,625 and mortgage-to-income at 18.8%. The 48.2% mortgage ownership share indicates many households are already carrying debt, so buyers should allow for rates, insurance and larger-home maintenance.
For Buyers
Kialla suits buyers seeking space, with 59.4% of homes containing 4 or more bedrooms and 95.8% classed as separate houses. Mortgage stress is flagged false, with a typical monthly mortgage of $1,625 and mortgage-to-income at 18.8%. The 48.2% mortgage ownership share indicates many households are already carrying debt, so buyers should allow for rates, insurance and larger-home maintenance.
For Investors
Kialla has a $380 weekly median rent and a 4.6% vacancy rate, while only 12.1% of households rent compared with 37.1% owning outright and 48.2% paying a mortgage. The lower rental share can limit tenant depth, but strong detached-house demand supports family rental prospects because 59.4% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms. Rent growth of 26.7% points to recent income potential, while 40 development applications in 12 months signal an active planning environment. Internal migration is the primary forecast growth driver, with an annual trend of 2.68%, so investors should test future competition from new supply rather than assume continued rent acceleration.
Development Activity
Total DAs
54
Last 12 Months
41
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+720.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Kialla
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
St Anne's College
Kialla Central Primary School
Demographics
Kialla has a settled but changing population profile. Its median age of 38 is 2 years below the national average, university participation at 27.9% is 2.2 percentage points below the national figure, and the overseas-born share of 17.9% is 3.7 points below national levels. English ancestry is recorded for 3,005 residents, followed by Italian at 902, Irish at 874 and Scottish at 813. Couples with children make up 50.4% of families, compared with 38.2% couples without children, supporting demand for larger homes. Compared with more urban Shepparton and Mooroopna, Kialla's lower-density setting is likely to appeal to households prioritising space and stability. A 77.4% stay rate also indicates stronger residential continuity than the 22.6% turnover rate suggests.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.8%
Houses
0.6%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Kialla's housing market has delivered long-run growth but softened from its recent peak. Housing is heavily detached, with 95.8% separate houses and only 0.6% semi-detached dwellings. Ownership is split between outright owners at 37.1% and mortgage holders at 48.2%, while renting is lower at 12.1%. The 59.4% share of 4 or more bedroom homes reinforces Kialla's larger-lot, family housing role compared with denser urban markets.
Mortgage / mo
$1,625
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$380
Census 2021
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$846
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.6%
Unoccupied
138
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
50.4%
Couples with children
38.2%
Couples, no children
10.8%
Single parent
2,390
Total families
Economy & Employment
Kialla's employment base is led by healthcare at 21.5% of workers, followed by education at 13.9%, construction at 11.5%, manufacturing at 8.0% and public administration at 6.9%. These sectors create a mix of essential services, institutional employment and trades demand. The labour force participation rate is 65.6%, unemployment is 3.1%, and 61.1% of workers are employed full time. Occupations include 847 professionals, 633 managers, 604 trades workers and 580 clerical or administrative workers. Economic resources are relatively strong, with the IER at decile 9, higher than the IRSAD decile 6 and IRSD decile 7. That gap suggests household resources are stronger than the broader education, occupation and disadvantage profile, while the IEO decile 6 points to a more mixed educational composition.
Unemployment
3.1%
Labour Force
4,402
Unemployed
137
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.1%
Part-time
32.7%
Participation
65.6%
Employed
4,265
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
27.9%
Postgraduate
5.1%
Born Overseas
17.9%
Dwellings
2,848
Transport to Work
Kialla is practical for households with cars, as 81.4% of residents drive to work, compared with just 0.2% using public transport and 1.5% walking or cycling. Work from home accounts for 11.0%, which may reduce some commuting needs. Two local schools provide a government primary option and a Catholic primary/secondary option, but enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address. Recorded crime was 404 offences at a rate of 46.6 per 1,000 residents, led by 199 property and deception offences, 92 justice procedures offences and 75 crimes against the person. Compared with a transit-oriented suburb, Kialla is more car dependent, so access to a vehicle affects daily convenience. Its IRSAD decile of 6 and IRSD decile of 7 indicate conditions above the most disadvantaged levels, while still leaving variation between streets.
Drive
81.4%
Public Transport
0.2%
Walk / Cycle
1.5%
Work from Home
11.0%
Population Forecast
+2.68%/yr
(+276 people/yr)
EstablishedKialla has a forecast annual growth trend of 2.68%, with internal migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 45.5% over 10 years, indicating sustained expansion rather than a short post-Covid rebound, as no Covid dip was recorded. The shift trajectory is Mixed: affordability improved from 48.2 in 2011 to 45.0 in 2021, while senior share increased by 2.9 percentage points and working share fell by 2.2 points. The current gentrification score is 39 at the Early signs stage, higher than the earlier shift score of 12, although the separate shift assessment remains Not gentrifying. Rent growth of 26.7% and 40 development applications add pressure for careful monitoring of supply and household change.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+42
Net Internal / yr
+190
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Net internal migration +190/yr, Accelerating: 16% → 39%
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
404
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
46.6
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Kialla compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kialla a good suburb to live in?
Kialla suits households wanting detached housing, with 95.8% separate houses and 59.4% containing 4 or more bedrooms. The median age is 38, or 2 years below the national average, and the 2.9-person household size is 0.4 above average. Car access is important because 81.4% drive to work.
What schools are in Kialla?
Kialla has 2 local school options: Kialla Central Primary School in the government sector and St Anne's College in the Catholic sector, listed as a primary and secondary school. Families should confirm enrolment zones and year-level availability for the relevant address before purchasing or leasing.
Is Kialla safe?
Kialla recorded 404 offences, equal to 46.6 offences per 1,000 residents. The largest categories were property and deception offences at 199, justice procedures offences at 92 and crimes against the person at 75. Compare the rate with current Greater Shepparton and Victorian benchmarks, and check the specific street before deciding.
Is Kialla good for property investment?
Kialla has a $380 weekly median rent and a 4.6% vacancy rate, with rent growth of 26.7%. Rental demand may be supported by the 59.4% share of 4 or more bedroom homes, although only 12.1% of households rent. The 2.68% annual growth trend and internal migration support the outlook, but 40 development applications warrant supply checks.
How is Kialla's population changing?
Growth is forecast at 2.68% annually and is primarily driven by internal migration. Population change across the wider area is 45.5% over 10 years, while the forecast trajectory is Mixed. The gentrification score is 39 at the Early signs stage, higher than the earlier shift score of 12, and the senior share has increased by 2.9 points.
What development is occurring in Kialla?
Kialla recorded 40 development applications in the past 12 months, including subdivision and dwelling-related permits. This indicates an active planning environment, but application numbers do not guarantee completed homes. Buyers and investors should check the timing, scale and location of proposed projects because future supply can affect rents and resale competition.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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