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Kialla West

VIC 3631 • Victoria

415
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
16.03 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFamily-FriendlyAffordable

About Kialla West

Kialla West is a small rural town located in the City of Greater Shepparton in northern Victoria, situated along the Goulburn Valley Highway approximately 12 kilometres south of Shepparton. The town covers 16 square kilometres of predominantly agricultural land in the Goulburn Valley, one of Australia's most productive irrigation districts. With a population of around 431 residents, Kialla West has a quiet, semi-rural character typical of the Shepparton hinterland, with a blend of hobby farms, agricultural properties, and residential lots.

Life in Kialla West revolves around the farming community and the close-knit connections between residents. The town is home to Kialla West Primary School, providing local education for younger children, while secondary students typically travel to Shepparton for schooling. Residents enjoy easy access to the services and shopping of Shepparton, including the Goulburn Valley Base Hospital and the major retail centres at the Shepparton Marketplace. The Goulburn Valley Highway provides a direct route north into Shepparton and south toward Melbourne.

Kialla West falls under postcode 3631 and is governed by the Greater Shepparton Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under 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
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.43°, 145.53°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
16.03 km²
Population Density
26 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach — Shepparton 15–20 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
185 km
By Train
V/Line train from Shepparton: ~2 hr to Southern Cross
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr

🛣️ Most residents commute to Shepparton (12km) for work. V/Line train from Shepparton connects to Melbourne.

Walkability Car-Dependent

A rural town with no footpath network. Car is the primary mode of transport for all daily needs.

🛒 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 West. 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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
415
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kialla West VIC? +

Kialla West is a small rural town about 12 km south of Shepparton in the Goulburn Valley, Victoria, within the City of Greater Shepparton.

What schools are in Kialla West? +

Kialla West has one primary school: Kialla West Primary School, located on the Goulburn Valley Highway.

How far is Kialla West from Shepparton? +

Kialla West is approximately 12 kilometres south of Shepparton along the Goulburn Valley Highway, roughly a 15-minute drive.

Is there public transport in Kialla West? +

Kialla West has limited public transport. V/Line coach services pass along the Goulburn Valley Highway. Most residents rely on a private vehicle.

Is Kialla West a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kialla West 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.

What is the population of Kialla West? +

Kialla West had a population of 415 at the 2021 Census.