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Kardella South VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kardella South, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Kardella South VIC is 135 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kardella South is $737 per week ($38,324 per year). Median rent in Kardella South is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Kardella South has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Kardella South has a population density of 13.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kardella South is $1,873.

There were 3 recorded offences in Kardella South in 2025-25, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Kardella South Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kardella South Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$737/wk

$38,324 per year

#4796 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$325/wk

$1,408 per month

#3947 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,873/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Kardella South Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.5% (76) Female 44.5% (61)

Population Density

13.5

people per km²

135 people · 10.0 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,125

Family income/wk

Kardella South Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kardella South Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

41.0% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.0% 23 dwellings

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

Kardella South Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Kardella South Religion

No Religion

47.7%

Catholic

20.0%

Not stated

11.5%

Anglican

7.7%

Uniting Church

4.6%

Christian (other)

3.1%

Pentecostal

3.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kardella South Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

27.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.3%

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

Kardella South Employment

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Employed full-time

43.3% 45 people

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Employed part-time

26.0% 27 people

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Not in labour force

30.8% 32 people

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

Kardella South Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.9%

Bachelor Degree

29.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.5%

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

Kardella South Occupation

Managers

23.8%

Labourers

21.4%

Community & Personal Service

14.3%

Clerical & Administrative

11.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.9%

Professionals

9.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.1%

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

Kardella South Field of Study

Engineering

24.5%

Architecture & Building

14.3%

Health

12.2%

Society & Culture

10.2%

Education

10.2%

Agriculture & Environment

10.2%

Management & Commerce

10.2%

Creative Arts

8.2%

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

Kardella South Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kardella South Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

16.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kardella South Marital Status

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Married

47.5% 56

↔️

Separated

3.4% 4

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Divorced

11.0% 13

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Widowed

3.4% 4

👤

Never married

34.7% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kardella South Ancestry

Australian

39.8%

English

29.2%

Irish

6.4%

German

5.3%

Scottish

5.3%

Dutch

4.1%

Italian

4.1%

Hungarian

2.9%

Maltese

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kardella South School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

34.6%

Pre-school

15.4%

Primary — Government

15.4%

Primary — Catholic

11.5%

Secondary — Catholic

11.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.5%

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

Kardella South Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.3% 11

✅

No need for assistance

95.7% 243

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

Kardella South Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.0% 21

—

Not a volunteer

80.0% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kardella South Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

31.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kardella South How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

94.6%

Car (passenger)

5.4%

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

Kardella South Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.6%

2 vehicles

32.6%

3 vehicles

10.9%

4+ vehicles

37.0%

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

Kardella South Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

13.6%

3 bedrooms

45.5%

4 bedrooms

40.9%

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

Kardella South Population Mobility

9.6%

moved in the last year

34.5%

moved in the last 5 years

67.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kardella South Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

238

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kardella South Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Mental health

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

Kardella South Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.3%

$1-$149/wk

12.6%

$150-$299/wk

5.3%

$300-$399/wk

7.4%

$400-$499/wk

3.2%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

3.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kardella South Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.3%

Couple — no children

31.4%

Couple — no children under 15

23.5%

One parent — no children under 15

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kardella South Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.4% 16

—

Did not provide

85.6% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kardella South Children Ever Born

No children

26.9%

2 children

53.8%

3 children

19.2%

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

Kardella South When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

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

Kardella South Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.9%

5–14 hours

31.7%

15–29 hours

13.5%

30+ hours

12.5%

Did not do domestic work

15.4%

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

Kardella South Household Size

1 person

25.0%

2 persons

35.0%

3 persons

12.5%

4 persons

17.5%

5 persons

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kardella South Where Residents Moved From

Same address

113

Moved from VIC

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

Kardella South Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kardella South Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Property Damage

Theft

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2021

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Kardella South Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,875/wk

Median Rent $325/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.3%

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

If you earn X in Kardella South

Your weekly income

≈ $8,125/month

Median rent $325/wk

Left after rent $1,550/wk

Rent share 17.3%

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Kardella South vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Carwarp

Pop: 68 Income: $749/wk Rent: $118/wk

Cherokee

Pop: 68 Income: $1,249/wk Rent: $300/wk

Myrtle Creek (Vic.)

Pop: 68 Income: $668/wk

Timor (Vic.)

Pop: 68 Income: $469/wk

Warrak

Pop: 68 Income: $812/wk Rent: $275/wk

Dadswells Bridge

Pop: 69 Income: $664/wk Rent: $196/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kardella South

What is the population of Kardella South VIC?

The population of Kardella South VIC is 135 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.5 people per km².Kardella South is ranked #8,056 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kardella South?

The median personal income in Kardella South VIC is $737 per week, or $38,324 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.Kardella South is ranked #4,796 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kardella South?

Median rent in Kardella South VIC is $325 per week ($1,408 per month).Rent represents 17.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kardella South ranks #3,947 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kardella South?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kardella South VIC is $1,873. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kardella South?

The median age in Kardella South VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kardella South a good suburb to live in?

Kardella South is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 135.The median income is $737/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.3% 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: 21301. All dollar figures in AUD.