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Kearsley NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kearsley, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Kearsley NSW is 838 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kearsley is $668 per week ($34,736 per year). Median rent in Kearsley is $315 per week ($1,365 per month). Kearsley has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Kearsley has a population density of 98.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Kearsley is Germany. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kearsley is $1,614.
There were 21 recorded offences in Kearsley in 2025-26, a rate of 25 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (10 offences).
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Kearsley Population
Kearsley Median Income & Rent
Kearsley Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Kearsley Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Kearsley Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Kearsley Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Kearsley Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Kearsley Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Kearsley Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Kearsley Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Kearsley Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Kearsley Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Kearsley Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Kearsley Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Kearsley Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Kearsley Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Kearsley School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Kearsley Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Kearsley Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Kearsley Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Kearsley How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Kearsley Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Kearsley Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Kearsley Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Kearsley Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Kearsley Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Kearsley Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Kearsley Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Kearsley Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Kearsley Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Kearsley Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Kearsley When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Kearsley Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Kearsley Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Kearsley Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Kearsley Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Kearsley Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 21 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Kearsley Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kearsley
What is the population of Kearsley NSW?
The population of Kearsley NSW is 838 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 98.9 people per km².Kearsley is ranked #4,230 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Kearsley?
The median personal income in Kearsley NSW is $668 per week, or $34,736 per year.The median household income is $1,467 per week.Family income is $1,816 per week.Kearsley is ranked #6,027 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Kearsley?
Median rent in Kearsley NSW is $315 per week ($1,365 per month).Rent represents 21.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kearsley ranks #4,253 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Kearsley?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kearsley NSW is $1,614. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Kearsley?
The median age in Kearsley NSW is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.
Is Kearsley a good suburb to live in?
Kearsley is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 838.The median income is $668/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12088. All dollar figures in AUD.