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Keerrong NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Keerrong NSW is 155 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Keerrong is $762 per week ($39,624 per year). Median rent in Keerrong is $305 per week ($1,322 per month). Keerrong has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Keerrong has a population density of 11.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Keerrong is $1,617.

There were 1 recorded offences in Keerrong in 2024-25, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Keerrong Population

residents (Census 2021)

Keerrong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$762/wk

$39,624 per year

#4273 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$305/wk

$1,322 per month

#4469 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,617/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Keerrong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.0% (68) Female 55.0% (83)

Population Density

11.5

people per km²

155 people · 13.5 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,125

Family income/wk

Keerrong 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Keerrong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.8% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.2% 19 dwellings

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

Keerrong Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Keerrong Religion

No Religion

50.3%

Catholic

22.8%

Anglican

10.7%

Not stated

8.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.0%

Uniting Church

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Keerrong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

63.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.0%

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

Keerrong Employment

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Employed full-time

47.1% 49 people

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Employed part-time

22.1% 23 people

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Not in labour force

30.8% 32 people

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

Keerrong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

39.1%

Bachelor Degree

37.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.0%

Postgraduate Degree

10.1%

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

Keerrong Occupation

Professionals

28.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

28.6%

Clerical & Administrative

22.4%

Managers

14.3%

Labourers

6.1%

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

Keerrong Field of Study

Architecture & Building

21.3%

Education

19.1%

Health

14.9%

Management & Commerce

12.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.6%

Agriculture & Environment

8.5%

Society & Culture

6.4%

Engineering

6.4%

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

Keerrong Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Keerrong Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk

23.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

50.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Keerrong Marital Status

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Married

36.4% 44

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Separated

4.1% 5

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Divorced

9.9% 12

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Never married

49.6% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Keerrong Ancestry

Australian

35.8%

English

22.9%

Irish

18.4%

Scottish

7.5%

Other

4.0%

Dutch

2.5%

German

2.0%

Italian

2.0%

New Zealander

2.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.5%

Maltese

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Keerrong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.6%

Secondary — Government

16.3%

Secondary — Catholic

16.3%

Vocational Education

16.3%

Primary — Catholic

14.3%

Pre-school

8.2%

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

Keerrong Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 278

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

Keerrong Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.5% 24

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Not a volunteer

79.5% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Keerrong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

50.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Keerrong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.6%

Did not go to work

16.4%

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

Keerrong Car Ownership

2 vehicles

52.4%

3 vehicles

40.5%

4+ vehicles

7.1%

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

Keerrong Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.4%

2 bedrooms

6.4%

3 bedrooms

25.5%

4 bedrooms

53.2%

5 bedrooms

8.5%

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

Keerrong Population Mobility

4.9%

moved in the last year

25.4%

moved in the last 5 years

2.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Keerrong Indigenous Population

1.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

284

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Keerrong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

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

Keerrong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.9%

$1-$149/wk

8.8%

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

12.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

19.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Keerrong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.0%

Couple — no children under 15

26.4%

Couple — no children

16.5%

One parent — children under 15

10.7%

One parent — no children under 15

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Keerrong Military Service

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Previously served

4.5% 5

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Never served

95.5% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Keerrong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 17

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Did not provide

84.1% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Keerrong Children Ever Born

No children

34.6%

2 children

42.3%

3 children

11.5%

4 children

11.5%

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

Keerrong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.7%

5–14 hours

28.2%

15–29 hours

25.5%

30+ hours

7.3%

Did not do domestic work

16.4%

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

Keerrong Household Size

1 person

6.5%

2 persons

39.1%

3 persons

15.2%

4 persons

21.7%

5 persons

6.5%

6+ persons

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Keerrong Where Residents Moved From

Same address

137

Moved from NSW

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

Keerrong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Keerrong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Keerrong Schools

schools nearby

government

1014

avg ICSEA score

total students

Modanville Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 58 students

1014

ICSEA

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

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Keerrong Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,125/wk

Median Rent $305/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.4%

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

If you earn X in Keerrong

Your weekly income

≈ $9,208/month

Median rent $305/wk

Left after rent $1,820/wk

Rent share 14.4%

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Income: $838/wk Rent: $285/wk Save: $20/wk

Gunnedah

Income: $787/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $5/wk

Mount Saint Thomas

Income: $819/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $5/wk

Coonamble

Income: $641/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $115/wk

Wee Waa

Income: $689/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $105/wk

Keerrong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Big Hill (NSW)

Pop: 78 Income: $933/wk Rent: $550/wk

Warrah Creek

Pop: 78 Income: $888/wk Rent: $385/wk

Crooked Corner

Pop: 78 Income: $553/wk Rent: $125/wk

Crowdy Head

Pop: 78 Income: $752/wk Rent: $540/wk

Crowther

Pop: 78 Income: $871/wk Rent: $300/wk

Howards Grass

Pop: 78 Income: $778/wk Rent: $415/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Keerrong

What is the population of Keerrong NSW?

The population of Keerrong NSW is 155 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.5 people per km².Keerrong is ranked #7,679 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Keerrong?

The median personal income in Keerrong NSW is $762 per week, or $39,624 per year.The median household income is $2,125 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.Keerrong is ranked #4,273 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Keerrong?

Median rent in Keerrong NSW is $305 per week ($1,322 per month).Rent represents 14.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Keerrong ranks #4,469 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Keerrong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Keerrong NSW is $1,617. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Keerrong?

The median age in Keerrong NSW is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Keerrong a good suburb to live in?

Keerrong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 155.The median income is $762/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.4% 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: 12091. All dollar figures in AUD.