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VIC · East Gippsland Council

Kalimna West, 3909

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  • Residential
  • Amenities
  • Open space
  • Suburban
  • Community
What Kalimna West is known for: Residential, Amenities, Open space, Suburban, Community

Suburb profile

Kalimna West is a residential smaller community in East Gippsland with a familiar suburban feel. Distance from the capital is noticeable, but the trade-off is space, calm and a community that knows its neighbours. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.

Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.

Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.

Population

Population
161
Median age
57
Median household income / week
$1,149
Dwelling vacancy
14.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
10 of 69
Median monthly mortgage
$1,470
Employment rate
43.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
25
Against the person
9
Against property
4
Rate per 1,000 residents
155.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 18 residents
State safety percentile
86.5th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+66.7%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault2
  • A83 Throw Or Discharge Object Endangering People2
  • B21 Criminal Damage3
  • E13 Resist Or Hinder Officer3
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order6

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Forest Tech/Princes Hwy
  • Forest Tech/Princes Hwy
  • Forest Tech/Princes Hwy
  • Forest Tech/Princes Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

3 planning-related records

2021· 1 proposal

  • March 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    26 FALKS ROAD KALIMNA WEST 3909Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 2 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works for an outbuilding
    213 Harrison TrackPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Buildings and works for an agricultural shed
    60 ROBERTSONS ROAD KALIMNA WEST 3909Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Public toilets

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
7
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Recent changes

  • A231 Fv Common Assaultcrime2
  • A83 Throw Or Discharge Object Endangering Peoplecrime2
  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime3
  • E13 Resist Or Hinder Officercrime3
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime6
  • Buildings and works for an agricultural shedplanning60 ROBERTSONS ROAD KALIMNA WEST 3909Lodged 24 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for an outbuildingplanning213 Harrison TrackLodged 19 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivisionplanning26 FALKS ROAD KALIMNA WEST 3909Lodged 17 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Forest Tech/Princes Hwytransport
  • Forest Tech/Princes Hwytransport

Data sources & freshness

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