Kalkallo is a very small town, approximately 30 kilometres north of Melbourne and part of the local government of the city of Hume. The closest bigger cities are Donnybrook and Craigieburn. The suburb is located on the lands of the people of the Woiwurrung, where land sales first started in 1840, shortly after the colonisation of the area. During the gold rush and with the duplication of the Hume Highway, it became more and more popular among land developers and builders. Though today a small community, Kalkallo’s housing and the population are forecasted to increase sharply in the next few decades, making it a future exciting and very livable suburb. Here’s our guide to the area:
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Location Demographics
Due to the small population, there is no thorough analysis of the demographics of the suburb. In 2016, there were only 105 people living there, of which about 53% were male. The median age was 41 years. But with the population growth, there are especially young couples with their children expected to move to the area.
Travel & Infrastructure
The closest connection to public transport is Donnybrook Train Station, approximately a 10-minute drive. You can get on the line ‘Seymour towards Melbourne’ and you’ll be at Southern Cross Station in less than 40 minutes. In about 50 minutes, you can get to Melbourne CBD by car via the M2. Otherwise, a 7-minute drive will take you to Donnybrook and another 10-minute drive to Craigieburn to connect you with multiple bus services.
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Shopping
There aren’t many places to do your shopping in Kalkallo yet. However, you can reach several places within a few minutes by car. In Craigieburn, you can find several shopping centres that provide many retail stores, restaurants and hairdressers, beauty salons, banks etc. In the suburb itself, you can buy the important necessary items at Coles Express or do a little bit of retail therapy at the small local fashion boutique.
Schools & Recreation
In Kalkallo, you can only find a preschool so far. It’s located right in the heart of the little suburb. Schools and universities are to be found in Craigieburn. There’s a range of public and private as well as several Christian schools. However, as the suburb is expecting a lot of influx, further schools can be expected to be built soon.
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What’s Going On in Kalkallo?
In the greater community of Hume, there’s always something to do for the whole family. In 2019, the new URBNSURF parc will be completed. It offers surfing and other fitness classes, as well as several food spots and a bar. There are also several markets in the area. Some taking place monthly whereas others quarterly, where you can buy fresh foods and handcrafted arts. Other than that, Greater Hume offers many museums and galleries, inviting to inform you about the history of the area. In addition to that, the wide environment and plenty of nature strips of Kalkallo offer walks and bike ride track to keep up with a healthy lifestyle.
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