Kialla

Children under 15 make up 22.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 38, about the same as the state and national average.

Far fewer people were born overseas here than in the rest of Victoria or Australia, with 16.7% born abroad. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

While 19.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is well below the Victorian figure of 27.6%. Punjabi, Arabic, and Italian are the most common non-English languages.

The area is more religious than most, with the proportion of people reporting no religion at 33.9%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

About 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the state average of 29.2%. Year 12 completion is also well below the national figure, at 52.3%.

Typical household income is $2,001 per week, a little above the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are about the same as those in the rest of the state and country.

Long-term health conditions affect 27.5% of residents, which is about the same as the state and national figures. Mental health conditions are slightly less common here than in most other areas.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, at 31.5%, which is well above the national figure of 26.3%. Volunteering is also more frequent than in most areas.

First Nations households in the area earn much more than those in the rest of the state, with a typical income of $2,550. Unemployment among this group is also well below the national average at 5.8%.

Homes here are larger than most, with an average of 2.9 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the area having very few people living alone and a low rate of one-parent families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 95.8% of dwellings. Renting is far less common here than across Victoria, with only 11.5% of households renting.

Car dependence is very high, with only 0.2% of people commuting by public transport. Almost every home owns a vehicle, and the typical walk to a transport stop takes 39 minutes.

The area is seeing significant movement, with 40.2% of residents having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.8% of the population.

The local workforce is active, with 65.7% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. The unemployment rate is much lower than most areas at 3.0%.

Kialla has seen rapid growth, with the population increasing by 13.5% since 2021. It is ranked as having high access to money and resources compared to similar areas.

The area experiences low annual rainfall, averaging 483mm, which is about the same as the state average. Minimum temperatures are much lower than in most other areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.9. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.