Kelvin NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kelvin NSW is 182 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kelvin is $809 per week ($42,068 per year). Median rent in Kelvin is $220 per week ($953 per month). Kelvin has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Kelvin has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (27% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kelvin is $2,180.

There were 9 recorded offences in Kelvin in 2025-26, a rate of 49 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (8 offences).

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Kelvin Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Kelvin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$809/wk
$42,068 per year
#3449 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$220/wk
$953 per month
#7029 of 14,663
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Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,180/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Kelvin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (93) Female 50.3% (94)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
182 people · 276.8 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,713
Family income/wk

Kelvin 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kelvin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
54.2% 26 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
45.8% 22 dwellings

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

Kelvin Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Kelvin Religion

Catholic
26.6%
No Religion
22.8%
Anglican
21.2%
Not stated
12.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
9.2%
Uniting Church
6.5%
Pentecostal
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kelvin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
40.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.3%

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

Kelvin Employment

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Employed full-time
57.3% 67 people
Employed part-time
16.2% 19 people
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Unemployed
3.4% 4 people
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Not in labour force
23.1% 27 people

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

Kelvin Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.6%
Bachelor Degree
24.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.7%
Certificate I/II
10.3%
Postgraduate Degree
5.1%

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

Kelvin Occupation

Managers
29.2%
Professionals
21.5%
Clerical & Administrative
16.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.3%
Community & Personal Service
7.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.7%
Labourers
4.6%

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

Kelvin Field of Study

Engineering
30.5%
Management & Commerce
18.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
15.3%
Health
10.2%
Agriculture & Environment
8.5%
Society & Culture
6.8%
Education
5.1%
Architecture & Building
5.1%

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

Kelvin Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kelvin Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
4.5%
$500-$649/wk
10.4%
$650-$799/wk
10.4%
$800-$999/wk
10.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
22.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.5%
$4,000+/wk
13.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kelvin Marital Status

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Married
67.8% 97
↔️
Separated
2.1% 3
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Divorced
4.2% 6
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Widowed
2.1% 3
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Never married
23.8% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kelvin Ancestry

Australian
49.2%
English
27.5%
Irish
8.1%
Other
6.4%
Scottish
5.1%
Italian
1.3%
Maltese
1.3%
South African
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kelvin School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
20.9%
Secondary — Catholic
20.9%
Primary — Catholic
16.3%
Secondary — Government
16.3%
Vocational Education
14.0%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
11.6%

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

Kelvin Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.3% 22
No need for assistance
93.7% 325

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

Kelvin Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.1% 32
Not a volunteer
75.9% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kelvin Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kelvin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.3%
Did not go to work
11.4%
Car (passenger)
6.3%

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

Kelvin Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.2%
2 vehicles
41.4%
3 vehicles
20.7%
4+ vehicles
20.7%

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

Kelvin Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
5.0%
3 bedrooms
41.7%
4 bedrooms
25.0%
5 bedrooms
15.0%
6+ bedrooms
13.3%

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

Kelvin Population Mobility

1.8%
moved in the last year
32.9%
moved in the last 5 years
3.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
72.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kelvin Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
359
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kelvin Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
20
Arthritis
10
Asthma
7
Cancer
3
Heart disease
3
Lung condition
3

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

Kelvin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.6%
$1-$149/wk
2.9%
$300-$399/wk
6.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
6.7%
$800-$999/wk
12.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.3%
$3,500+/wk
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kelvin Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
42.9%
Couple — no children
30.8%
Couple — no children under 15
14.1%
One parent — children under 15
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kelvin Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.9% 27
Did not provide
80.1% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kelvin Children Ever Born

No children
18.4%
1 child
7.9%
2 children
18.4%
3 children
39.5%
4 children
15.8%

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

Kelvin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.2%
5–14 hours
32.8%
15–29 hours
18.2%
30+ hours
10.2%
Did not do domestic work
17.5%

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

Kelvin Household Size

1 person
21.3%
2 persons
32.8%
3 persons
14.8%
4 persons
18.0%
5 persons
4.9%
6+ persons
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kelvin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kelvin Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 9 total

Theft
8
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Kelvin Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,812/wk
Median Rent $220/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.1%

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

If you earn X in Kelvin

≈ $7,852/month
Median rent $220/wk
Left after rent $1,592/wk
Rent share 12.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Kelvin vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kelvin

What is the population of Kelvin NSW?

The population of Kelvin NSW is 182 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².Kelvin is ranked #7,222 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kelvin?

The median personal income in Kelvin NSW is $809 per week, or $42,068 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $1,713 per week.Kelvin is ranked #3,449 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kelvin?

Median rent in Kelvin NSW is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 12.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kelvin ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kelvin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kelvin NSW is $2,180. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kelvin?

The median age in Kelvin NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kelvin a good suburb to live in?

Kelvin is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 182.The median income is $809/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.1% 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: 12099. All dollar figures in AUD.