VIC · Greater Shepparton Council
Kialla, VIC, 3631
Current weather
12.6°CThunderstorm
94% humidity · 26.8 km/h wind · 15.7° / 10.5° today · 16.9 mm rain
Desirability index
63.1/100
How this score is calculated#191 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Kialla is a mid-sized suburb in the Greater Shepparton area, home to around 8,667 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 500 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+7%), roughly 57.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 8,667
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,998
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 138 of 2,995
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Employment rate
- 63.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 188 / 17 / 0
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)
- 500
- Against the person
- 99
- Against property
- 254
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 57.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 88 residents
- State safety percentile
- 53.5th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +7.1%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage41
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle47
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store51
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order57
- Other Crimes Against The Person35
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,015
- Kialla Central Primary SchoolPrimary
- St Anne's CollegeCombined
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
26 public transport stops in this suburb
- 7944 Goulburn Valley Hwy
- BP Service Station/8044 Goulburn Valley Hwy
- Balmoral St/Furphy
- Furphy Ave/Vickers St
- Midstar Cr Sth/Goulburn Valley Hwy
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 03/02/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.CENTRAL KIALLA ROAD, MURAT NOOK02 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 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).
97 planning-related records
2021· 45 proposals
August 2021
- Road Opening Permit14 EGRET DRIVE KIALLA 3631Withdrawn
- Removal of Native Vegetation (1 tree)KIALLA LANDFILL KIALLA TIP ROAD KIALLA 3631Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- use and development of land for a second dwelling in the Farming Zone535 RIVER ROAD KIALLA 3631Withdrawn
- use and development of land for a contractors depot in the Industrial 3 Zone, Commercial 2 Zone and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay7940 GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY KIALLA 3631Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works in the Bushfire Management Overlay for a single dwelling65 SEVEN CREEKS DRIVE KIALLA 3631Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- buildings and works in the Industrial 3 Zone for self storage9 GASH COURT KIALLA 3631Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works in the Farming Zone for a storage shed195 MCKERNAN ROAD KIALLA 3631Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extension to existing crossover3 BOOKAR PLACE KIALLA 3631Withdrawn
July 2021
- construction of 18 dwellings and a 18 lot subdivision in the General Residential Zone and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay11 BUCKWORTH STREET KIALLA 3631Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Buildings and works in the Commercial 2 Zone, Design and Development Overlay and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay7900 GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY KIALLA 3631Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of Native Vegetation (seven small River Red Gum trees)52 SETTLERS DRIVE KIALLA 3631Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Multi lot subdivision in the General Residential Zone and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay, removal and variation of easements and removal of native vegetation6 Adriatic DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and Works in the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay4 BALMORAL STREET KIALLA 3631Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works in the Floodway Overlay for a domestic spa and associated safety equipment48 Furphy AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works in the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay for a Dwelling127 Central Kialla RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 6 lot subdivision in the Rural Living Zone, Urban Floodway Zone, Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Bushfire Management Overlay480 RAFTERY ROAD KIALLA 3631Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- New warehouse7 Gash CourtWithdrawn
- 3 Lot Subdivision7615 Goulburn Valley HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works in the General Residential Zone for a shed34 Egret DriveWithdrawn
- Buildings and works in the Farming Zone for a shed2 Dean NookPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Twelve lot staged subdivision in the Rural Living Zone, Floodway Overlay and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay459 River RoadNo permit required
- A staged multi lot residential subdivision10 Marlboro DriveNo permit required
- A staged multi-lot residential subdivision and removal of water supply, carriageway, power line and electricity supply easements7755 GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY KIALLA 3631Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of land in the Rural Living Zone for a dwelling and buildings and works for a shed459 River RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Removing All Existing Easements19-27 Buckworth StreetLapsed
- use and development including signage in the Commercial 2 Zone, Design and Development Overlay 7 and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay for car sales7969 Goulburn Valley HighwayNo permit required
March 2021
- A two lot subdivision7713 Goulburn Valley HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works in the Rural Living Zone2 Waterbird CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Multi lot residential subdivision, remove/alter easements and removal of native vegetation7719 GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY KIALLA 3631Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development in the Urban Growth Zone and buildings and works in the Bushfire Management Overlay, Floodway Overlay and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay for a dwelling and outbuilding60 ADAMS ROAD KIALLA 3631Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of land for a shared path7715 Goulburn Valley HighwayWithdrawn
- A staged (7 stages) multi lot residential subdivision600 ARCHER ROAD KIALLA 3631Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Multi lot staged residential subdivision, creation of access to Road Zone Category 17720 Goulburn Valley HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Erection and display of a sign relating to the sale of more than 20 lots under 52.05-107755 Goulburn Valley HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling in the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay36 Kerang AvenueWithdrawn
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling in the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay36 Kerang AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works in the Bushfire Management Overlay for a single dwelling71 Seven Creeks DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Erection and Display of Business Identification Signage in the General Residential Zone 122 Lorikeet StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works in the General Residential Zone for a shed13 Corangamite DriveWithdrawn
January 2021
- Removal of the following easements: The easement for powerline purpose(s) created on and shown as E-1,E-3,E-5,E-8,E-10,E-14 & E-15 on PS716312P. The easement for power supply (underground) purpose(s) created on AS023690P and shown as E-12, E-14, E-15, E-16 & E,17 on PS716312P. That part of the easement for electricity supply purpose(s) created on LP126345 shown as E-1, E-3, E-5, E-8, E-10, E-14 & E15 on PS716312P. That part of the Easement for water supply purpose(s) created on LP128944 and show7615 GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY KIALLA 3631Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 52 proposals
52 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bosco ParkPark
- Falcon ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Chemist Warehousepharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- kindergartenkindergarten
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.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 16
- Parks (OSM)
- 11
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 63.1/100
- Cohort rank
- #191 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
- Chemist Warehousehealthpharmacy
- Bosco Parkgovernmentpark
- Falcon Parkgovernmentpark
- 3 Lot Subdivisionplanning7615 Goulburn Valley HighwayLodged 25 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 6 lot subdivision in the Rural Living Zone, Urban Floodway Zone, Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Bushfire Management Overlayplanning480 RAFTERY ROAD KIALLA 3631Lodged 01 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- A staged (7 stages) multi lot residential subdivisionplanning600 ARCHER ROAD KIALLA 3631Lodged 09 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- A staged multi lot residential subdivisionplanning10 Marlboro DriveLodged 10 May 2021 · No permit required
- A staged multi-lot residential subdivision and removal of water supply, carriageway, power line and electricity supply easementsplanning7755 GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY KIALLA 3631Lodged 07 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- A two lot subdivisionplanning7713 Goulburn Valley HighwayLodged 24 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
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