Livingstone

Kalka

QLD4701

Kalka at a glance

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

43.8k

Median age 37

The brief

What to know about Kalka.

Kalka (4701) sits in the Livingstone region of Queensland.

Kalka has roughly 43,828 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Kalka scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Kalka's population at 43,828, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.

Population

43,828

Median age

37

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$270/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$230/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

43,828

Median age: 37

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Livingstone Shire Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

2,474

total offences in 2026 across the Livingstone Shire Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences386 (15.6%)
Offences Against Property364 (14.7%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order169 (6.8%)
Offences Against the Person160 (6.5%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)142 (5.7%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Kalka.

Local schools for Kalka

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Government School Catchment

Berserker Street State School

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Mount Archer State School

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Lakes Creek State School

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Frequently asked

About Kalka.

What is the Kalka postcode?
Kalka is in the 4701 postcode, in QLD, in the Livingstone region.
What is the average rent in Kalka?
The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $230.
What schools are in Kalka?
There are 20 schools serving Kalka on this page, including Berserker Street State School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Mount Archer State School.
How walkable is Kalka?
Kalka has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Kalka?
Kalka is close to Berserker, The Common, Koongal, North Rockhampton, Depot Hill.
What is the population of Kalka?
Kalka has approximately 43,828 residents. The median age is 37.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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