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VIC · Hume Council

Kalkallo, 3064

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Updated

Desirability score

38.5/100
Below average

690th in VIC

85% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Parks
  • Transport
  • Schools
  • Metro
  • Established
What Kalkallo is known for: Parks, Transport, Schools, Metro, Established

Suburb profile

Kalkallo is a practical mid-sized suburb in Hume, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. The metro area remains accessible without feeling caught up in the inner-city rush. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.

The community skews younger, with family life visible on every street. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.

Reasonable public transport access helps with commuting and getting around locally. Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer.

The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability against similar metro suburbs, even with parks and green space and schools and education holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
5,548
Median age
30
Median household income / week
$2,047
Dwelling vacancy
8.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
143 of 1,769
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
68.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
104 / 37 / 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)
639
Against the person
138
Against property
392
Rate per 1,000 residents
115.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 40 residents
State safety percentile
79.1th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+13.3%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage48
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft47
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle75
  • B49 Other Theft88
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order67

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,038
  • Banum Warrik Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Gilgai Plains Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

17 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Edgedell Ave/Anteres Pde
  • Goodman Ave/Cloverton Bvd
  • Kelberg Rd/Cloverton Bvd
  • Prestige Dr/Dwyer St
  • Roscoe Ave/Cameron St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

6 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 11/11/2024 and 11/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, DONNYBROOK-HUME OUT RAMP ON10 Nov 2024 – 10 Nov 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 27/02/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CAMERON STREET, HUME FREEWAY26 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 28/04/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, HUME OUT-DONNYBROOK RAMP OF27 Apr 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 28/04/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, MALCOLM STREET27 Apr 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 28/04/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, HUME OUT-DONNYBROOK RAMP OF27 Apr 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 28/04/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, MALCOLM STREET27 Apr 2026 – 29 Oct 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

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

17 planning-related records

2021· 8 proposals

  • September 2021

  • MULTILOT SUBDIVISION, CREATION OF RESTRICTION AND CONSTRUCTION OF DWELLINGS ON LOTS LESS THAN 300 SQUARE METRES - CLOVERTON DP2 AND REMOVAL OF NATIVE VEGETATION WITHIN A ROAD RESERVE
    LOCKERBIE KALKALLO 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PS 904256Y (SPEAR REF # S182263C)
    34 ICARUS DR KALKALLO 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • BUILDINGS AND WORKS TO THE EXISTING DWELLING TO CONVERT TO A MEDICAL CENTRE AND ACCESS TO A ROAD ZONE CATEGORY 1
    649 DONNYBROOK RD KALKALLO 3064Withdrawn
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR A SUPERMARKET, RETAIL SHOPS, RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS, OFFICES, MEDICAL CENTRE, GYM, SWIM SCHOOL, PETROL STATION AND A REDUCTION OF CAR AND BICYCLE PARKING PROVISIONS, AND DISPLAY OF A PYLON SIGN.
    40A DWYER ST KALKALLO 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR A SUPERMARKET, RETAIL SHOPS, RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS, OFFICES, MEDICAL CENTRE, GYM, SWIM SCHOOL, PETROL STATION AND A REDUCTION OF CAR AND BICYCLE PARKING PROVISIONS, AND DISPLAY OF A PYLON SIGN.
    40A DWYER ST KALKALLO 3064Withdrawn

  • March 2021

  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF A DISPLAY VILLAGE AND ASSOCIATED SIGNAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    BALANCE OF LANDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE OF LAND FOR PRE-SCHOOL AND PLACE OF ASSEMBLY (COMMUNITY CENTRE) INCLUDING CONSULTING/MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH AND COMMUNITY ROOMS AND A REDUCTION IN CAR PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    1440Z HUME FWYPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR A SUPERMARKET, RETAIL SHOPS, RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS, OFFICES, MEDICAL CENTRE, GYM, SWIM SCHOOL, PETROL STATION AND A REDUCTION OF CAR AND BICYCLE PARKING PROVISIONS, AND DISPLAY OF A PYLON SIGN.
    40A DWYER STPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 9 proposals

  • December 2020

  • SUBDIVISION OF LAND, BULK EARTHWORKS AND CREATION OF ROAD RESERVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    LOCKERBIE KALKALLO 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF THE LAND FOR A SERVICE STATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    1330 HUME FWY KALKALLO 3064Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • PROPOSED VERANDAH
    87 MOXHAM DRWithdrawn

  • October 2020

  • DEVELOPMENT OF A SHED
    28 DURANT CCTWithdrawn
  • EXTERNALLY PAINT A BUILDING IN A HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO245) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    1324 HUME FWYPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • MULTI-LOT SUBDIVISION OF THE LAND INTO 65 LOTS AND ASSOCIATED ELEMENTS OF THE ROAD NETWORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    130 DWYER STPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A SINGLE STOREY COMMUNITY CENTRE (INCLUDING CONSULTING/MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH AND EARLY LEARNING CENTRE AND COMMUNITY ROOMS), AND THE REDUCTION OF CAR PARKING REQUIREMENT
    33A TOYON RDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAND FOR A LEISURE AND RECREATION FACILITY (COMMUNITY SPORTS PAVILION)
    45 TOYON RDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A SINGLE STOREY COMMUNITY CENTRE (INCLUDING CONSULTING/MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH AND EARLY LEARNING CENTRE AND COMMUNITY ROOMS), AND THE REDUCTION OF CAR PARKING REQUIREMENT
    33A TOYON RDPermit 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

7 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • ANZATM
  • FoodaryConvenience store
  • Hungry Jack'sFast food
  • SubwayFast food
  • Post Box
  • Kalkallo HotelPub
  • 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

Parks & reserves

7 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bells ReservePark
  • Creekside ParkPark
  • Kalkallo Recreation ReservePark
  • Klandy Drive ReservePark
  • Mode ParkPark
  • Quill ParkPark
  • Tall Trees ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
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

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Aspire KalkalloToyon Roadchildcare
  • Green Leaves Early Learning Clovertonchildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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)
19
Parks (OSM)
19

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

Desirability Index

Desirability score
38.5/100 — Below average
National rank
3594th in Australia
State rank
690th in VIC
Peer rank
#178 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#339 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
85%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime48
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime47
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime75
  • B49 Other Theftcrime88
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime67
  • Aspire KalkallochildcareToyon Roadchildcare
  • Green Leaves Early Learning Clovertonchildcarechildcare
  • Bells Reservegovernmentpark
  • Creekside Parkgovernmentpark
  • Kalkallo Recreation Reservegovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

More in Hume Council

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Comparable suburbs

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