Kialla

VIC 3631 • Rest of VIC

8,667
Population (2021)
$43,992
Median 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
Postcode
3631
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
Type
Rural
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.45°, 145.41°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
61.41 km²
Elevation
116m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 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)

🎓 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)

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

Income Comparison

📊 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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