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Kallista, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Kallista is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,418. Elevation: 1,289 ft (393 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,418 Population 898/sq mi density
1,289 ft Elevation 393 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$27,750 Median Income
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Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$27,750 median income, 4.1% unemployment
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Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$195,400 home value, $977/mo rent

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About Kallista

Kallista is a locality within Greater Melbourne beyond the Melbourne metropolitan area Urban Growth Boundary, 36 km (22 mi) south-east from the Melbourne central business district, located within the Shire of Yarra Ranges local government area. Kallista recorded a population of 6700 at the 1908 census.

People

Population1,418
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density898/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$27,750
Per Capita$27,750
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

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Home Value$195,400
Rent$977
Ownership91.0%
Housing Units567

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation1,289 ft (393 m)
Population1,418
Population Density898 / sq mi
Elevation1,289 ft (393 m)
Coordinates-37.8982°, 145.3823°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (921 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,750
Median Age47.0 years

About Kallista

Kallista is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,418. The city sits at an elevation of 1,289 feet (393 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Kallista has a population of 1,418 with a density of 898 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,418
Total Population
898
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Australia avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kallista vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kallista is $27,750, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,750 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $534, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 135 business establishments.

Income: Kallista vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,750
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,750
Avg Weekly Wage$534

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)135

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kallista is $195,400, 31% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $977 (16% below the national average of $1,163). 91.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 567 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$195,400
31% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$977
16% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership91.0%
Owner-Occupied91.0%
Renter-Occupied9.0%
Housing Units567

Property Tax

Climate in Kallista

Kallista has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10°C). Average annual precipitation is 793 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.6°C / 69°F 13.9° / 27.3° 51.7
Feb 20.6°C / 69°F 14.1° / 27° 52.7
Mar 18.8°C / 66°F 12.9° / 24.7° 48.2
Apr 15.4°C / 60°F 10° / 20.7° 68.2
May 12.4°C / 54°F 8.2° / 16.7° 68.2
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F 6.4° / 14.1° 76.1
Jul 10°C / 50°F 6.2° / 13.7° 62.7
Aug 10.6°C / 51°F 6.4° / 14.7° 72.4
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 7.8° / 17.3° 65.8
Oct 14.4°C / 58°F 8.9° / 19.8° 60.2
Nov 16.8°C / 62°F 10.8° / 22.8° 85.0
Dec 18.1°C / 65°F 11.9° / 24.3° 81.5
Kallista enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,289 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,289 ft (393 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density898/sq mi
Coordinates-37.8982°N, 145.3823°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
5% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 85 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 92 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 80 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 81 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 73 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 96 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 70 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 83 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 70 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 72 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 91 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 99 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 62 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 68 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 150 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 3 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 88 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 83 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 33 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
June 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
July 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
August 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in Coldest, Wettest
September 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
December 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in

Kallista has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 48°F in August to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Kallista

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kallista Primary School
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Radio Stations near Kallista

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Classic Rock classic rock AAC 130 kbps
Triple M Melbourne 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
3AW 693 Melbourne, VIC, Australia Talk AM 693 news, news talk MP3 48 kbps
3RRR Melbourne AAC
全澳华语广播华厦之声 am1629 AAC+ 64 kbps
PBS FM - Melbourne - 106.7 FM (48kHz, 192kbps AAC-LC) australian music, community radio AAC 192 kbps
ABC Jazz 20220701 blues, jazz AAC 238 kbps
ABC Radio Australia 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
The Buzzz MP3 192 kbps
ASP Radio 70s 80s 90s music MP3 128 kbps
World Buddhist Radio buddhism, meditation MP3 64 kbps
Triple R 102.7FM community radio, independent AAC
Yarra Valley FM MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Sailing Radio rnb, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM classical MP3 128 kbps
Southern FM Melbourne Australia MP3 320 kbps
TheLight Christmas AAC+ 64 kbps
IMC Country Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio PVS jazz, rock AAC+ 192 kbps
UltraCool Radio MP3 128 kbps
Ananda Marga Kiirtan kiirtan, mantra MP3
Surf FM 87.6 MP3 32 kbps
SYN FM alternative, college radio AAC+ 128 kbps
The Light Worship christian, melbourne AAC+ 64 kbps
Golden Days Radio gold, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Kallista

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Andrew Ross Museum
Eltham District Historical Society
Emerald Museum
Eva and Marc Besen Centre
Heritage Hill Museum & Gardens
Historic Council Shire Offices
Mont De Lancey Museum
Museum of Australian Photography
Nillumbik Historical Society
Schramms Cottage
Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex
Schwerkolt Cottage Orchard Shed
Schwerkolt Cottage Wine Cellar
Southern Sherbrook Historical Society
TarraWarra Museum of Art
Upwey / Belgrave RSL
Warrandyte Historical Society
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum

Libraries in Kallista

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bayswater Library0.0
Belgrave Library0.0
Berwick Library0.0
Bhai Vir Singh Library0.0
Blackburn Library0.0
Boronia Library0.0
Casey-Cardinia Library Co. (Pakenham Branch)0.0
CD0.0
Cranbourne Library0.0
Croydon Library0.0
Dandenong Library0.0
Eltham Library0.0
Emerald Library0.0
Endeavour Hills Library0.0
Federation University Library0.0
Ferntree Gully Library0.0
Glen Waverley Public Library0.0
Hampton Park Library0.0
Kingston Libraries Patterson Lakes0.0
Knox Library – Ngarrgoo0.0
Lilydale Library0.0
MacGregor Library0.0
Miller's Homestead0.0
Montrose Library0.0
Mooroolbark Library0.0
Mount Evelyn Reading Room0.0
Mount Waverley Secondary College Senior Library0.0
Narre Warren Library0.0
Newlands Library & Resource Centre0.0
Nunawading Library0.0
Realm0.0
Rowville Library0.0
Sir Louis Matheson Library0.0
Springvale Library0.0
St Joachim's School Library0.0
The Little Library0.0
Vermont South Library0.0
Warrandyte Library0.0
Wheelers Hill Branch Library0.0
Yarra Junction Library0.0
Yarra Junction public library0.0
Yarra Plenty Regional Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kallista

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Akoonah Park Market
Fair Treasures
Farmers' Market Old Cheese Factory
Food Trucks
Gembrook Market
Gully Market
Heathmont Farmers Market
Ringwood East Community Market
Warrandyte Riverside Market

Restaurants in Kallista

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mad Raven Pizza

Cafes in Kallista

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Genies Cafe
Grants on Sherbrooke
Kallista Deli & Cafe
Kallista Tearoom

Breweries in Kallista

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hargreaves Hill Brewing Co.
Harvgreaves Hill Brewing Company
Killer Sprocket Brewery
The Local Brew House

Stadiums & Teams in Kallista

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Airports Near Kallista

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Arkells AirfieldSmall Airport
Blue Tongue AirfieldSmall Airport
Bunurong FieldSmall Airport
Bunyip AirportSmall Airport
Coldstream AirportSmall Airport
Drouin AirportSmall Airport
Eildon Weir AirportSmall Airport
Emu Creek AirfieldSmall Airport
Flying Circus AirfieldSmall Airport
Inverloch AirportSmall Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) AirfieldSmall Airport
Legate AirfieldSmall Airport
Leongatha AirportSmall Airport
Lilydale AirportSmall Airport
Ling Lake AirfieldSmall Airport
Longwarry AirportSmall Airport
Marshall AirfieldSmall Airport
Nar Nar Goon AirstripSmall Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook BaseSmall Airport
Riddell AirportSmall Airport
Rochford AirstripSmall Airport
Romsey AirportSmall Airport
St Leonards AirfieldSmall Airport
Stony Creek (Buffalo) AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunbury East AirportSmall Airport
Taggerty AirportSmall Airport
The Boreen AirstripSmall Airport
Tooradin AirportSmall Airport
Tyabb AirportSmall Airport
Valken Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Wonthaggi AirportSmall Airport
Yeaburn AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kallista

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kallista General Store

Treatment Centers in Kallista

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Wellways Maroondah PARC

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kallista

What is the population of Kallista?

Kallista has a population of 1,418 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 898 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kallista expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,750, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $195,400 (31% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $977 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kallista?

Kallista enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches.

How is the job market in Kallista?

Kallista has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $534. There are 135 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kallista?

The median home value in Kallista is $195,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $977. The homeownership rate is 91.0%.

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