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Kangaroo Valley NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kangaroo Valley NSW is 856 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kangaroo Valley is $766 per week ($39,832 per year). Median rent in Kangaroo Valley is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Kangaroo Valley has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Kangaroo Valley has a population density of 6.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kangaroo Valley is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kangaroo Valley is $2,000.

There were 9 recorded offences in Kangaroo Valley in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Kangaroo Valley Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kangaroo Valley Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$766/wk

$39,832 per year

#4211 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$310/wk

$1,343 per month

#4328 of 14,663

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Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Kangaroo Valley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (415) Female 51.5% (440)

Population Density

6.9

people per km²

856 people · 123.8 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,009

Family income/wk

Kangaroo Valley Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kangaroo Valley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.3% 171 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.7% 108 dwellings

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

Kangaroo Valley Country of Birth

Australia

90.0%

England

9.1%

Germany

0.9%

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

Kangaroo Valley Religion

No Religion

52.9%

Anglican

20.5%

Catholic

14.8%

Not stated

5.5%

Uniting Church

2.0%

Baptist

1.6%

Christian (other)

1.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kangaroo Valley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

70.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.6%

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

Kangaroo Valley Languages Spoken at Home

German

40.0%

Other

30.0%

French

15.0%

IAL Nepali

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Kangaroo Valley Employment

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Employed full-time

28.8% 196 people

⏰

Employed part-time

26.3% 179 people

🔍

Unemployed

1.9% 13 people

🏠

Not in labour force

42.9% 292 people

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

Kangaroo Valley Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

33.8%

Certificate III/IV

24.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.9%

Postgraduate Degree

15.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.6%

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

Kangaroo Valley Occupation

Professionals

28.8%

Managers

24.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.9%

Community & Personal Service

10.5%

Clerical & Administrative

9.5%

Labourers

6.4%

Sales Workers

4.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.0%

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

Kangaroo Valley Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.0%

Education

16.3%

Society & Culture

13.3%

Health

12.7%

Engineering

11.7%

Architecture & Building

7.0%

Agriculture & Environment

6.3%

Creative Arts

5.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.3%

Information Technology

2.3%

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

Kangaroo Valley Dwelling Types

Separate house

94.2%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

3.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kangaroo Valley Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.2%

$1-$149/wk

1.6%

$150-$299/wk

1.9%

$300-$399/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

6.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.9%

$4,000+/wk

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kangaroo Valley Marital Status

💍

Married

52.7% 388

↔️

Separated

3.0% 22

📋

Divorced

12.0% 88

🕊️

Widowed

5.2% 38

👤

Never married

27.2% 200

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kangaroo Valley Ancestry

English

35.7%

Australian

27.2%

Irish

12.0%

Scottish

9.6%

Other

4.7%

German

4.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.6%

Italian

1.5%

Welsh

1.0%

Dutch

0.9%

French

0.7%

Serbian

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kangaroo Valley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.0%

Secondary — Catholic

16.8%

Vocational Education

15.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.4%

Pre-school

9.6%

Secondary — Government

8.0%

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

Kangaroo Valley Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.6% 75

✅

No need for assistance

95.4% 1,550

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

Kangaroo Valley Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

30.2% 210

—

Not a volunteer

69.8% 486

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kangaroo Valley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

9.4%

$300-$449/mo

4.2%

$600-$799/mo

7.3%

$800-$999/mo

3.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

8.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

22.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kangaroo Valley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

60.2%

Did not go to work

19.7%

Walked only

12.4%

Car (passenger)

3.3%

Bicycle

1.3%

Bus

1.0%

Other

1.0%

Truck

1.0%

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

Kangaroo Valley Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.5%

1 vehicle

29.6%

2 vehicles

43.0%

3 vehicles

17.1%

4+ vehicles

8.8%

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

Kangaroo Valley Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.6%

2 bedrooms

18.0%

3 bedrooms

34.5%

4 bedrooms

30.0%

5 bedrooms

6.3%

6+ bedrooms

4.5%

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

Kangaroo Valley Population Mobility

17.3%

moved in the last year

44.1%

moved in the last 5 years

2.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kangaroo Valley Indigenous Population

0.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,601

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kangaroo Valley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Dementia

Kidney disease

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

Kangaroo Valley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.8%

$1-$149/wk

5.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

1.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

11.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.2%

$3,500+/wk

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kangaroo Valley Family Structure

Couple — no children

41.9%

Couple — children under 15

33.2%

Couple — no children under 15

14.0%

One parent — no children under 15

6.2%

One parent — children under 15

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kangaroo Valley Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.6% 25

👤

Never served

96.4% 673

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kangaroo Valley Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.0% 84

—

Did not provide

88.0% 615

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kangaroo Valley Children Ever Born

No children

35.7%

1 child

10.8%

2 children

30.3%

3 children

17.2%

4 children

6.1%

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

Kangaroo Valley When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Kangaroo Valley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.8%

5–14 hours

35.4%

15–29 hours

18.8%

30+ hours

13.9%

Did not do domestic work

14.2%

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

Kangaroo Valley Household Size

1 person

26.6%

2 persons

43.6%

3 persons

12.1%

4 persons

9.8%

5 persons

3.8%

6+ persons

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kangaroo Valley Where Residents Moved From

Same address

661

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

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

Kangaroo Valley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

92.3%

Step family — no other children

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kangaroo Valley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 9 total

Assault

Sexual Offences

Other Against Person

Theft

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Kangaroo Valley Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,578/wk

Median Rent $310/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.6%

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

If you earn X in Kangaroo Valley

Your weekly income

≈ $6,838/month

Median rent $310/wk

Left after rent $1,268/wk

Rent share 19.6%

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Income: $628/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $125/wk

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Income: $660/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $90/wk

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Income: $643/wk Rent: $273/wk Save: $37/wk

Balranald

Income: $687/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $110/wk

Bombala

Income: $725/wk Rent: $215/wk Save: $95/wk

Clemton Park

Income: $634/wk Rent: $264/wk Save: $46/wk

Girards Hill

Income: $677/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $20/wk

Carss Park

Income: $913/wk Rent: $288/wk Save: $22/wk

Kangaroo Valley vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Mount Rankin

Pop: 428 Income: $894/wk Rent: $335/wk

Tregeagle

Pop: 428 Income: $780/wk Rent: $480/wk

Awaba

Pop: 430 Income: $780/wk Rent: $300/wk

Cawdor (NSW)

Pop: 430 Income: $930/wk Rent: $450/wk

Neath

Pop: 430 Income: $535/wk Rent: $255/wk

Alstonvale

Pop: 431 Income: $844/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kangaroo Valley

What is the population of Kangaroo Valley NSW?

The population of Kangaroo Valley NSW is 856 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.9 people per km².Kangaroo Valley is ranked #4,190 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kangaroo Valley?

The median personal income in Kangaroo Valley NSW is $766 per week, or $39,832 per year.The median household income is $1,578 per week.Family income is $2,009 per week.Kangaroo Valley is ranked #4,211 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kangaroo Valley?

Median rent in Kangaroo Valley NSW is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kangaroo Valley ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kangaroo Valley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kangaroo Valley NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kangaroo Valley?

The median age in Kangaroo Valley NSW is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kangaroo Valley a good suburb to live in?

Kangaroo Valley is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 856.The median income is $766/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% 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: 12069. All dollar figures in AUD.