Kialla
Statistical Area - sa2

Kialla lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Kialla's population was around 10,175 as of August 2025. This represented an increase of 1,093 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,082 people. The increase was inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,109 in June 2024 and an additional 282 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 131 persons per square kilometer. Kialla's growth rate exceeded both its SA4 region (2.6%) and SA3 area. Growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 69.2% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, they utilise Victorian State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods. Projected demographic shifts indicate exceptional growth, placing Kialla among the top 10 percent of Australian non-metropolitan areas by 2041. The area is expected to grow by 8,657 persons by then, recording an overall gain of 84.4% over the 17-year period based on latest population numbers.

The level of residential development activity in Kialla was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Kialla granted approximately 127 residential approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports 639 dwellings approved between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, with 13 recorded so far in FY-26. Each dwelling accommodates an average of 2.6 new residents yearly over the past five financial years, supporting property values with an average construction cost of $527,000 per dwelling. Commercial approvals totaled $480,000 this financial year, indicating a predominantly residential focus.

Compared to Rest of Vic., Kialla records 110.0% more new home approvals per capita. Recent periods have seen moderated development activity, though developer confidence in the location remains strong nationally. New developments comprise 94.0% standalone homes and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving low-density housing with an emphasis on detached homes attracting space-seeking buyers. The area has approximately 120 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. Future projections estimate Kialla will add 8,591 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Kialla has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified twenty projects that could impact this region. Notable projects are Kialla Lakes Estate, Sanctuary Park Estate, Kialla West Growth Corridor, and River Road West Subdivision - Stage 1. The following details those expected to be most relevant.

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The labour market strength in Kialla positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Kialla has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 1.2% as of June 2025. It employs 4,923 residents with an unemployment rate 2.5% lower than Rest of Vic.'s 3.8%.

Workforce participation is high at 65.7%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Key industries are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented with only 4.3% of Kialla's workforce versus Rest of Vic.'s 7.5%.

The area may have limited local employment opportunities as the Census working population count differs from resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Kialla's labour force decreased by 14.4% with a 14.8% employment decline, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Vic.'s employment declined by 0.9%, labour force by 0.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows VIC employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year with a state unemployment rate of 4.7%. National forecasts project total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local projections suggest Kialla's growth could be approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years based on industry-specific weighting extrapolations.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows median income in Kialla was $52,114 and average income was $64,190. This compares to Rest of Vic., where median income was $48,741 and average income was $60,693. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.11% from financial year ending June 2022 to March 2025, estimated median income in Kialla would be approximately $57,383 and average income would be around $70,680 as of March 2025. According to the Census conducted in August 2021, incomes in Kialla cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. The data indicates that 38.1% of locals (3,876 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 income category, which is similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 30.3%. After housing costs, residents retain 88.5% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Kialla is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Kialla's dwellings, as assessed at the Census in 2016, were composed of 96.0% houses and 4.0% other dwellings. In contrast, Non-Metro Vic.'s dwellings comprised 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kialla stood at 38.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.6% and rented ones at 11.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,625, surpassing Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,300. Weekly rent in Kialla was recorded at $380, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $260. Nationally, Kialla's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Kialla features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 81.8% of all households, including 41.9% couples with children, 30.6% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 18.2%, with lone person households at 16.7% and group households comprising 1.5%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.5.

Kialla performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 22.3%, significantly below the Victorian average of 33.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 15.2%, followed by graduate diplomas (3.7%) and postgraduate qualifications (3.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 36.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (24.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 12.1% in primary, 9.3% in secondary, and 2.8% pursuing tertiary education. Kialla's three schools have a combined enrollment of 814 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1011) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes two primary schools and one K-12 school. Limited local school capacity (8.0 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.0) means many families travel to nearby areas for schooling.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows 26 active transport stops in Kialla, served by buses via two routes offering 117 weekly passenger trips. Residents' average distance to the nearest stop is 713 meters, with service frequency averaging 16 trips per day across all routes, equating to around four weekly trips per individual stop.

Service frequency averages 16 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kialla's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data shows Kialla residents have relatively positive health outcomes, with a low prevalence of common conditions among the general population compared to the national average. However, older and at-risk cohorts have higher rates of these conditions.

Approximately 52% (~5,280 people) of Kialla's population has private health cover, slightly above Rest of Vic's 48.4%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 8.3%) and asthma (7.8%), with 70.3% reporting no medical ailments compared to 64.8% in Rest of Vic. Kialla has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.1% (1,745 people) than the state average of 18.9%. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to presenting challenges compared to the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Kialla was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Kialla had above average cultural diversity, with 17.3% of its population born overseas and 20.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the main religion in Kialla, comprising 50.1% of people there. However, the most notable overrepresentation was in Other religions, which made up 4.5% of the population compared to 2.7% across Rest of Vic.

The top three represented ancestry groups were Australian at 27.0%, English at 26.7%, and Other at 10.8%. Notably, Italian ancestry was overrepresented at 7.7% in Kialla versus 6.0% regionally, Macedonian at 0.5% compared to 0.4%, and Samoan at 0.3% compared to 0.4%.

Kialla's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Kialla has a median age of 38, which is lower than Rest of Vic's figure of 43 but matches the national norm of 38. The 5-14 age group makes up 14.8%, higher than Rest of Vic., while the 65-74 cohort constitutes 9.3%. According to the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 11.2% to 12.6%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 12.9% to 11.6%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 11.6% to 10.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Kialla's age profile. The 25 to 34 group is expected to grow by 120%, adding 1,533 people and reaching 2,814 from the current 1,280.