Kalimna · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Kalimna

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Over half of all homes in Kalimna are owned outright, which is far more than the national figure. This makes the area stand out for its high levels of home ownership and generally lower housing costs compared to the rest of the state.

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📍 Kalimna, Suburb / Locality

Where Kalimna sits — Median rent (weekly)

$280 ▲ +33.3%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Kalimna — higher than 50% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Kalimna$280
3909, VIC $260
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Housing is quite affordable here, with the typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,256 sitting well below the Victorian average. Weekly rents are also much lower than the national figure, typically costing $280.

$280 ▲ +33.3%

Higher than 50% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $210
  • 2016: $240
  • 2021: $280

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,256 ▼ -14.7%

Lower than 74% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,473
  • 2016: $1,300
  • 2021: $1,256

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Kalimna, $200–$349 is the majority at 64%; $350–$549 is next at 19%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Kalimna, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 44%, followed by Under $1,000 (37%) and $1,800–$2,999 (13%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Ownership is the dominant way of living, with 50.4% of homes owned outright, a figure far above the Australian average. Only 16.5% of households rent, which is far below the state and national levels.

16.5% ▼ -14.2%

Lower than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 19.3%
  • 2016: 21.3%
  • 2021: 16.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

50.4% ▲ +8.9%

Higher than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 46.3%
  • 2016: 48.7%
  • 2021: 50.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Kalimna, Owned outright is the majority at 50%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 29%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 90.1% of the market, far above the Victorian average. These homes are often large, with 78.9% having three or more bedrooms, though there are fewer people per bedroom than in most areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

90.1% ▲ +29.9%

Lower than 68% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 69.4%
  • 2016: 93.5%
  • 2021: 90.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

78.9% ▼ -2.4%

Lower than 52% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 80.8%
  • 2016: 79.6%
  • 2021: 78.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Kalimna, Separate house is the majority at 91%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 5%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Kalimna, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 54%; 4 bedrooms is next at 23%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Kalimna [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21282/kalimna/topic/housing-dwellings