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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
Kelvin Median Income & Rent
Kelvin Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Kelvin Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Kelvin Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Kelvin Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Kelvin Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Kelvin Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Kelvin Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Kelvin Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Kelvin Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Kelvin Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Kelvin Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Kelvin Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Kelvin Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Kelvin Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Kelvin School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Kelvin Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Kelvin Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Kelvin Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Kelvin How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Kelvin Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Kelvin Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Kelvin Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Kelvin Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Kelvin Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Kelvin Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Kelvin Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Kelvin Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Kelvin Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Kelvin Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Kelvin Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Kelvin Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Kelvin Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 9 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Kelvin Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.