VIC · East Gippsland Council

Kalimna, 3909

Current weather

14.3°CModerate drizzle

57% humidity · 17.2 km/h wind · 16.7° / 9.9° today · 3.8 mm rain

Desirability score

24.7/100

5994th in Australia

70% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Last updated 2 July 2026 at 6:16 pm AEST

Suburb snapshot

Kalimna is a small locality in the East Gippsland area, home to around 1,350 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 151 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+76%), roughly 111.9 offences per 1,000 residents, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a reasonable spread of amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.

Population

Population: 1,350
Median age: 54
Median household income / week: $1,055
Dwelling vacancy: 18.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 117 of 640
Median monthly mortgage: $1,256
Employment rate: 41.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 55 / 25 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026): 151
Against the person: 51
Against property: 38
Rate per 1,000 residents: 111.9
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 26 residents
State safety percentile: 78.6th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate): +75.6%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

A22 Assault Police, Emergency Services Or Other Authorised Officer12
A231 Fv Common Assault8
B21 Criminal Damage18
E21 Breach Family Violence Order42
Other Crimes Against The Person10

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 12:14 pm AEST · Year ending March release

Public transport

15 public transport stops in this suburb

Hunters Lane/Princes Hwy
Hunters Lane/Princes Hwy
Lakes Caravilla/Princes Hwy
Lookout Rd/Princes Hwy
Lookout Rd/Princes Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:20 pm AEST · GTFS static feed

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

25 planning-related records

2021· 11 proposals

August 2021
Consent under Agreement AG977588L as registered on the title to formally remove the vegetation on site and buildings and works for a dwelling and associated outbuilding17 Aug 2021
26 CABARITA POINT KALIMNA 3909Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
Buildings and works (fire safety services)15 Jul 2021
23 ALEXANDRA AVENUE KALIMNA 3909Withdrawn
Three Lot residential subdivision within an Erosion Management Overlay and Design and Development Overlay02 Jul 2021
16 JOHN FRANCIS COURT KALIMNA 3909Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
Buildings and works for a dwelling within a Bushfire Management Overlay09 Jun 2021
33 ALBATROSS ROAD KALIMNA 3909Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
Two Lot Subdivision24 May 2021
11 TOWER HILL COURT KALIMNA 3909Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
Development of a two storey-dwelling within a Design and Development Overlay and Erosion Management Overlay31 Mar 2021
58 CREIGHTON STREET KALIMNA 3909Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use and development of a dwelling09 Mar 2021
157 HUNTERS LANE KALIMNA 3909Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of a domestic outbuilding (shed) within a Design and Development Overlay04 Mar 2021
3 John Francis CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
Buildings and works for a dwelling extension17 Feb 2021
4 Point RoadNOD issued by a delegate
Removal of vegetation (two trees)11 Feb 2021
92 Hazel RoadLapsed
Buildings and works for a single-storey dwelling and attached garage09 Feb 2021
87 Albatross RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

2020· 14 proposals

November 2020
Buildings and works for decking22 Nov 2020
22 Tower Hill CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of two dwellings, two lot subdivision, variation of an easement and vegetation removal05 Nov 2020
2A CLARA STREET KALIMNA 3909Permit issued by the RA
October 2020
Two lot subdivision08 Oct 2020
90 Hazel RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
Buildings and works for decking24 Sep 2020
22 Tower Hill CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Two lot subdivision02 Sep 2020
139 Albatross RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
Development of two dwellings, two lot subdivision, variation of an easement and vegetation removal29 May 2020
2 Clara StreetNOD issued by a delegate
Development of a dwelling in BMO27 May 2020
59 Albatross RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Use and development of land for a dwelling01 May 2020
189B Hunters LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
Development of a shed29 Apr 2020
22 Tower Hill CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
Multi lot subdivision25 Mar 2020
64 Point RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Dwelling extension (deck, verandah and carport)11 Mar 2020
73 Seaview ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2020
Two lot subdivision (realignment) and creation of common property20 Feb 2020
17 Clara StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Development of two sheds06 Feb 2020
39 Creighton StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
Development of a dwelling14 Jan 2020
77 Albatross RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

16 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Bench
12 Laughtons RdBus stop
2 Creighton StBus stop
59 Point RdBus stop
Albatross Rd/Point RdBus stop
Albatross Rd/Reeves StBus stop
George Bass Motor Inn/Princes HwyBus stop
Hazel Rd/Point RdBus stop
Howletts Rd/Hazel RdBus stop
Lakes Caravilla/Princes HwyBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:15 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021): 2/10
IRSD decile (2021): 2/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 SEIFA release

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone: Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 6:14 pm AEST

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM): 9
Parks (OSM): 1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:16 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score: 24.7/100
National rank: 5994th in Australia
State rank: 1151st in VIC
Peer rank: #339 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank: #643 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence: 70%

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 6:10 pm AEST · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

A22 Assault Police, Emergency Services Or Other Authorised Officercrime12
A231 Fv Common Assaultcrime8
B21 Criminal Damagecrime18
E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime42
Other Crimes Against The Personcrime10
Buildings and works (fire safety services)planning23 ALEXANDRA AVENUE KALIMNA 3909Lodged 15 Jul 2021 · Withdrawn
Buildings and works for a dwelling extensionplanning4 Point RoadLodged 17 Feb 2021 · NOD issued by a delegate
Buildings and works for a dwelling within a Bushfire Management Overlayplanning33 ALBATROSS ROAD KALIMNA 3909Lodged 09 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings and works for a single-storey dwelling and attached garageplanning87 Albatross RoadLodged 09 Feb 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings and works for deckingplanning22 Tower Hill CourtLodged 22 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 12:13 pm AEST · Year ending March release
PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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