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Kangaloon NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kangaloon, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Kangaloon NSW is 206 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kangaloon is $1,228 per week ($63,856 per year). Median rent in Kangaloon is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Kangaloon has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Kangaloon has a population density of 6.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kangaloon is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kangaloon is $6,500.

There were 1 recorded offences in Kangaloon in 2024-25, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).

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Kangaloon Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kangaloon Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,228/wk

$63,856 per year

#372 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$430/wk

$1,863 per month

#1360 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$6,500/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Kangaloon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (100) Female 50.7% (103)

Population Density

6.1

people per km²

206 people · 33.9 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$3,166

Family income/wk

Kangaloon Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Kangaloon Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

72.2% 39 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

27.8% 15 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Kangaloon Country of Birth

Australia

95.1%

England

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Kangaloon Religion

No Religion

39.6%

Anglican

27.2%

Catholic

10.9%

Not stated

9.9%

Christian (other)

4.5%

Islam

3.0%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

3.0%

Uniting Church

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kangaloon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

71.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Kangaloon Employment

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Employed full-time

31.8% 47 people

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Employed part-time

20.3% 30 people

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Unemployed

2.0% 3 people

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Not in labour force

45.9% 68 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Kangaloon Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

41.8%

Postgraduate Degree

23.5%

Certificate III/IV

22.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

9.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Kangaloon Occupation

Managers

43.3%

Professionals

33.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

6.7%

Community & Personal Service

6.7%

Clerical & Administrative

5.0%

Labourers

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Kangaloon Field of Study

Society & Culture

32.1%

Management & Commerce

19.6%

Health

14.3%

Engineering

10.7%

Agriculture & Environment

7.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.4%

Education

5.4%

Architecture & Building

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Kangaloon Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kangaloon Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

7.8%

$400-$499/wk

5.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

13.7%

$4,000+/wk

35.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kangaloon Marital Status

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Married

56.6% 99

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Separated

2.3% 4

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Divorced

12.6% 22

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Widowed

2.9% 5

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Never married

25.7% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kangaloon Ancestry

English

41.8%

Australian

22.7%

Irish

12.1%

Scottish

9.8%

Other

5.5%

German

2.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Dutch

1.6%

French

1.2%

Greek

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kangaloon School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

45.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

20.8%

Primary — Government

12.5%

Secondary — Government

8.3%

Pre-school

6.3%

Secondary — Catholic

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Kangaloon Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.4% 9

✅

No need for assistance

97.6% 365

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Kangaloon Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.6% 32

—

Not a volunteer

79.4% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kangaloon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

57.1%

Did not go to work

32.7%

Walked only

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Kangaloon Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.0%

2 vehicles

34.7%

3 vehicles

22.2%

4+ vehicles

18.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Kangaloon Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.8%

2 bedrooms

4.4%

3 bedrooms

20.6%

4 bedrooms

30.9%

5 bedrooms

25.0%

6+ bedrooms

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Kangaloon Population Mobility

17.6%

moved in the last year

48.4%

moved in the last 5 years

2.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kangaloon Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

376

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kangaloon Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Cancer

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Kangaloon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.7%

$1-$149/wk

4.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

2.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

7.6%

$800-$999/wk

6.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.1%

$3,500+/wk

22.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kangaloon Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.1%

Couple — no children

29.9%

Couple — no children under 15

15.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.7%

One parent — children under 15

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kangaloon Military Service

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Previously served

2.6% 4

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Never served

97.4% 149

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kangaloon Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.3% 19

—

Did not provide

87.7% 135

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kangaloon Children Ever Born

No children

10.6%

2 children

57.4%

3 children

19.1%

4 children

12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Kangaloon When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Kangaloon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.3%

5–14 hours

31.0%

15–29 hours

20.9%

30+ hours

10.8%

Did not do domestic work

17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Kangaloon Household Size

1 person

25.8%

2 persons

36.4%

3 persons

10.6%

4 persons

6.1%

5 persons

4.5%

6+ persons

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kangaloon Where Residents Moved From

Same address

154

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Kangaloon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.0%

Step family — no other children

19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kangaloon Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Kangaloon Schools

schools nearby

government

1074

avg ICSEA score

total students

Kangaloon Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 20 students

1074

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Kangaloon Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,650/wk

Median Rent $430/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Kangaloon

Your weekly income

≈ $11,483/month

Median rent $430/wk

Left after rent $2,220/wk

Rent share 16.2%

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Kangaloon vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bullarah

Pop: 103 Income: $1,171/wk Rent: $120/wk

Talofa

Pop: 103 Income: $777/wk Rent: $300/wk

Toolijooa

Pop: 103 Income: $860/wk Rent: $300/wk

Turondale

Pop: 103 Income: $669/wk Rent: $418/wk

Berambing

Pop: 104 Income: $870/wk Rent: $200/wk

Bielsdown Hills

Pop: 104 Income: $616/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kangaloon

What is the population of Kangaloon NSW?

The population of Kangaloon NSW is 206 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.1 people per km².Kangaloon is ranked #6,889 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kangaloon?

The median personal income in Kangaloon NSW is $1,228 per week, or $63,856 per year.The median household income is $2,650 per week.Family income is $3,166 per week.Kangaloon is ranked #372 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kangaloon?

Median rent in Kangaloon NSW is $430 per week ($1,863 per month).Rent represents 16.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kangaloon ranks #1,360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kangaloon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kangaloon NSW is $6,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kangaloon?

The median age in Kangaloon NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kangaloon a good suburb to live in?

Kangaloon is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 206.The median income is $1,228/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12066. All dollar figures in AUD.