Suburb · VIC · 2026 data

Kialla, VIC

In 2026, police recorded 502 offences in Kialla, or 57.9 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.65× the VIC rate.

8,667 residents · estimated 62.6 km² +3.5% vs 2025
Crime rank within VIC
46 out of 100
Average crime

Higher weighted crime rate than 46% of 1,069 ranked VIC suburbs (2026).

Violent
57
Property
43

Higher = more crime. Severity-weighted rate per resident · method v2026.07

All offences
502
2026 · ▲ +3.5%
Crimes / 1,000
57.9
VIC avg 89.1
Violent / 1,000
11.5
100 offences · avg 13.7
Property / 1,000
28.3
245 offences · avg 51.3
Harm-focused / 1,000
47.1
excl. justice & regulatory · avg 74.5
Violent crime, roughly
1 in 87residents per year
VIC: 1 in 73
Property crime, roughly
1 in 35residents per year
VIC: 1 in 19

By crime type, 2026

Kialla VIC average Line = 2021–2026

Rates per 1,000 residents. ×-values compare with the state rate for the same offence type.

Crimes against the person

11.5 / 1,000 VIC 13.7 · National 17.5
Assault and related offences
6.35
0.9×
Other crimes against the person
3.46
—
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people
1.04
1.1×
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour
0.69
0.3×

Property & deception

28.3 / 1,000 VIC 51.3 · National 49.7
Theft
18.46
0.6×
Property damage
4.73
0.7×
Deception
2.54
0.6×
Burglary/Break and enter
1.73
0.3×
Arson
0.81
1.6×

Drug offences

4.0 / 1,000 VIC 5.0 · National 5.9
Drug use and possession
3.35
0.8×
Drug dealing and trafficking
0.46
0.9×
Cultivate or manufacture drugs
0.23
0.7×

Public order & weapons

3.2 / 1,000 VIC 4.5 · National 3.2
Weapons and explosives offences
2.77
1.1×
Disorderly and offensive conduct
0.35
0.3×
Public security offences
0.12
3.0×

Justice procedures

10.9 / 1,000 VIC 14.4 · National 10.3 administrative
Breaches of orders
7.50
0.6×
Justice procedures
3.35
1.6×
View as table
GroupOffence typeCountPer 1,000VIC per 1,000
Crimes against the personAssault and related offences556.357.48
Crimes against the personOther crimes against the person303.460.00
Crimes against the personDangerous and negligent acts endangering people91.040.94
Crimes against the personStalking, harassment and threatening behaviour60.692.15
Property & deceptionTheft16018.4633.72
Property & deceptionProperty damage414.736.74
Property & deceptionDeception222.544.61
Property & deceptionBurglary/Break and enter151.735.73
Property & deceptionArson70.810.52
Drug offencesDrug use and possession293.354.12
Drug offencesDrug dealing and trafficking40.460.51
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugs20.230.33
Public order & weaponsWeapons and explosives offences242.772.55
Public order & weaponsDisorderly and offensive conduct30.351.07
Public order & weaponsPublic security offences10.120.04
Justice proceduresBreaches of orders657.5012.35
Justice proceduresJustice procedures293.352.09

Trend

TotalViolentPropertydashed = projection
02605202021202220232024202520262027

Recorded offences per year. Projection is a simple linear trend, not a forecast of individual risk.

Vs state & national

per 1,000 residents
KiallaState
All offences
Kialla
57.9
State
89.1
Violent
Kialla
11.5
State
13.7
Property
Kialla
28.3
State
51.3

Nearby suburbs

  1. Arcadia0.0 km not ranked compare
  2. Cosgrove0.0 km not ranked compare
  3. Cosgrove South0.0 km not ranked compare
  4. Grahamvale0.0 km 34 compare
  5. Karramomus0.0 km not ranked compare
  6. Kialla East0.0 km not ranked compare
  7. Kialla West0.0 km 21 compare
  8. Lemnos0.0 km not ranked compare

Housing, rent and growth

Housing & rent

ABS Census 2021

Median rent is 19% of median household income. Below the 30% stress benchmark

MeasureValuevs other VIC suburbs
Median rent$380/week higher than 82%
Median household income$1,998/week higher than 76%
Rent as a share of income19% higher than 61%
Median mortgage repayment$1,625/month higher than 56%
Homes that are rented12% higher than 47%
Owned outright36% higher than 26%
Social housing1% higher than 77%
Average household size2.9 people higher than 87%

2021 Census figures: rents and incomes have risen since, so compare suburbs rather than reading today's prices. The rent share uses the median rent and the median income of all households (owners included), so it is a guide, not the share any one renter pays. The 30% benchmark is a common convention.

Growth & new homes

ABS Regional Population · Building Approvals
MeasureValuevs other VIC areas
Population growth, 5 years
2020–2025
+1.1% higher than 38%
Population growth, last year
2024–2025
+0.4% higher than 30%
New homes approved, 12 months
12 months to Aug 2026
9 higher than 13%
New homes approved per 1,000 residents
12 months to Aug 2026
2.2 higher than 28%

ABS publishes these for larger areas: figures are for “Shepparton Surrounds - East”, which contains this suburb. Approvals are dwellings approved, not yet built. Growth and new supply are change indicators, not a price forecast.

Common questions about Kialla

Is Kialla a high-crime area?

Kialla falls in the “average crime” band: Higher weighted crime rate than 46% of 1,069 ranked VIC suburbs (2026). Rankings use a severity-weighted rate per resident, so serious offences count more than minor ones.

What is the crime rate in Kialla?

In 2026, 502 offences were recorded in Kialla, or 57.9 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.6× the VIC rate of 89.1.

What are the chances of being a victim of crime in Kialla?

Based on 2026 recorded offences per resident, roughly 1 in 87 for violent crime and 1 in 35 for property crime. Recorded crime includes offences against visitors and businesses, so this overstates risk for residents.

Where does this data come from?

Official recorded-crime statistics published by state police and crime statistics agencies, divided by 2021 Census or ABS population estimates. See the methodology page for details.

Data notes

  • Population is estimated (medium confidence) from the ABS 2021 Census.
  • Recorded crime counts offences reported to or detected by police where they occurred. That includes offences against visitors and businesses, so busy centres score higher than their resident risk.
  • States classify offences differently, so ranks compare areas within the same state.