Kialla West at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
415
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Kialla West.
The postcode for Kialla West is 3631 (VIC).
Kialla West (3631) sits in the Strathbogie region of Victoria.
Kialla West has roughly 415 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Kialla West 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.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kialla West's population at 415, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
415
Median age
43
Family households
84%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$261/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
415
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
17
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kialla West.
Local schools for Kialla West
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kialla West Primary School
Kialla Central Primary School
Toolamba Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Kialla West.
- What is the Kialla West postcode?
- Kialla West is in the 3631 postcode, in VIC, in the Strathbogie Shire Council region.
- Where is Kialla West?
- Kialla West is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3631, in the Strathbogie Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kialla West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $261.
- What schools are in Kialla West?
- There are 11 schools serving Kialla West on this page, including Kialla West Primary School, St Anne's College, Kialla Central Primary School.
- How walkable is Kialla West?
- Kialla West has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kialla West?
- Kialla West is close to Kialla, Toolamba, Branditt, Arcadia, Kialla East.
- What is the population of Kialla West?
- The population of Kialla West is approximately 415 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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