Kalimna
VIC 3909 · East Gippsland
1,350 (2021) → 1,379 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kalimna is a moderate growth suburb in East Gippsland, VIC 3909, about 264km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $489K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 25/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Kalimna has an overall score of 33/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 52/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.56%), India (0.89%), Italy (0.81%), Scotland (0.81%), Germany (0.59%)
Top languages: Punjabi (0.52%), Italian (0.52%), Russian (0.37%), Korean (0.3%), Polish (0.3%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 962 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lakes Entrance Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 933
- Lakes Entrance Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 903
- St Brendan's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1010
- Nungurner Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 1014
- Toorloo Arm Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.6kmICSEA 948
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kalimna
Is Kalimna safe?
Kalimna has a residential safety score of 52/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,000 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kalimna?
In Kalimna, the .
How far is Kalimna from Melbourne CBD?
Kalimna is about 263.8 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Kalimna?
Kalimna has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kalimna?
Kalimna has a transport score of 25/100 and 14 bus stops.