Keely VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Keely VIC is 57 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Keely is $678 per week ($35,256 per year). Median rent in Keely is $110 per week ($477 per month). Keely has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Keely has a population density of 4.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Keely is $1,228.

There were 1 recorded offences in Keely in 2025-25, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Keely Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Keely Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$678/wk
$35,256 per year
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Median Rent
$110/wk
$477 per month
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,228/mo
Avg household size: —

Keely Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.4% (31) Female 46.6% (27)

Population Density

4.2
people per km²
57 people · 13.6 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$1,312
Family income/wk

Keely Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Keely Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.7% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 3 dwellings

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

Keely Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Keely Religion

No Religion
40.4%
Catholic
30.8%
Anglican
15.4%
Uniting Church
7.7%
Christian (other)
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Keely Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.0%

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

Keely Employment

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Employed full-time
46.2% 18 people
Employed part-time
46.2% 18 people
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Not in labour force
7.7% 3 people

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

Keely Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
61.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.9%
Bachelor Degree
11.5%

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

Keely Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
23.3%
Clerical & Administrative
20.0%
Community & Personal Service
13.3%
Labourers
13.3%
Professionals
10.0%
Sales Workers
10.0%
Managers
10.0%

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

Keely Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
23.1%
Health
15.4%
Creative Arts
15.4%
Society & Culture
11.5%
Management & Commerce
11.5%
Agriculture & Environment
11.5%
Engineering
11.5%

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

Keely Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Keely Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
17.6%
$650-$799/wk
23.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
23.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Keely Marital Status

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Married
47.7% 21
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Divorced
11.4% 5
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Never married
40.9% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Keely Ancestry

English
42.7%
Australian
38.7%
Scottish
8.0%
Irish
6.7%
German
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Keely School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

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

Keely Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 103

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

Keely Volunteering

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Volunteer
22.7% 10
Not a volunteer
77.3% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Keely Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Keely How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
85.3%
Car (passenger)
14.7%

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

Keely Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.1%
2 vehicles
42.1%
4+ vehicles
36.8%

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

Keely Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
10.3%
3 bedrooms
44.8%
4 bedrooms
44.8%

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

Keely Population Mobility

11.5%
moved in the last year
27.4%
moved in the last 5 years
80.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Keely Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
114
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Keely Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
6
Cancer
4
Asthma
3
Mental health
3

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

Keely Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.0%
$150-$299/wk
7.5%
$300-$399/wk
10.0%
$650-$799/wk
30.0%
$800-$999/wk
7.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
22.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Keely Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
34.8%
Couple — children under 15
28.3%
Couple — no children
19.6%
One parent — children under 15
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Keely Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
6.8% 3
Did not provide
93.2% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Keely Children Ever Born

No children
33.3%
3 children
66.7%

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

Keely Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.2%
5–14 hours
29.7%
15–29 hours
21.6%
30+ hours
13.5%
Did not do domestic work
18.9%

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

Keely Household Size

1 person
34.8%
2 persons
26.1%
3 persons
17.4%
4 persons
21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Keely Where Residents Moved From

Same address
46
Moved — same area (SA2)
9

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

Keely Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Keely Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2019
2020
2023
2024
2025

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

Keely Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,166/wk
Median Rent $110/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.4%

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

If you earn X in Keely

≈ $5,053/month
Median rent $110/wk
Left after rent $1,056/wk
Rent share 9.4%

Keely vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Keely

What is the population of Keely VIC?

The population of Keely VIC is 57 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Keely?

The median personal income in Keely VIC is $678 per week, or $35,256 per year.The median household income is $1,166 per week.Family income is $1,312 per week.

How much is rent in Keely?

Median rent in Keely VIC is $110 per week ($477 per month).Rent represents 9.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Keely?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Keely VIC is $1,228. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Keely?

The median age in Keely VIC is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Keely a good suburb to live in?

Keely is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 57.The median income is $678/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.4% 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: 21313. All dollar figures in AUD.