Suburbs Kembla Heights

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Kembla Heights NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kembla Heights NSW is 88 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kembla Heights is $805 per week ($41,860 per year). Median rent in Kembla Heights is $355 per week ($1,538 per month). Kembla Heights has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Kembla Heights has a population density of 14.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents).

There were 4 recorded offences in Kembla Heights in 2025-26, a rate of 45 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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📍 Kembla Heights, New South Wales — 34.4284°S, 150.8104°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (7)

Kembla Heights Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Kembla Heights Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$805/wk
$41,860 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$355/wk
$1,538 per month
👤
Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Kembla Heights Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.3% (49) Female 43.7% (38)

Population Density

14.5
people per km²
88 people · 6.1 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,350
Family income/wk

Kembla Heights Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
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)

Kembla Heights Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Kembla Heights Religion

No Religion
48.3%
Catholic
13.8%
Not stated
10.3%
Christian (other)
6.9%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
6.9%
Anglican
5.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.6%
Uniting Church
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kembla Heights Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.0%

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

Kembla Heights Employment

💼
Employed full-time
27.7% 18 people
⏰
Employed part-time
36.9% 24 people
🏠
Not in labour force
35.4% 23 people

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

Kembla Heights Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
65.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
35.0%

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

Kembla Heights Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
34.3%
Professionals
22.9%
Clerical & Administrative
20.0%
Labourers
14.3%
Community & Personal Service
8.6%

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

Kembla Heights Field of Study

Society & Culture
24.0%
Engineering
16.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
12.0%
Management & Commerce
12.0%
Creative Arts
12.0%
Agriculture & Environment
12.0%
Architecture & Building
12.0%

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

Kembla Heights Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kembla Heights Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
36.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
31.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
31.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kembla Heights Marital Status

💍
Married
29.7% 19
📋
Divorced
21.9% 14
👤
Never married
48.4% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kembla Heights Ancestry

English
32.2%
Australian
24.3%
Irish
15.7%
Scottish
8.7%
German
6.1%
Other
5.2%
Dutch
2.6%
Greek
2.6%
Italian
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kembla Heights School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
55.0%
Vocational Education
25.0%
Secondary — Government
20.0%

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

Kembla Heights Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 160

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

Kembla Heights Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
16.7% 11
—
Not a volunteer
83.3% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kembla Heights How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
91.2%
Did not go to work
8.8%

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

Kembla Heights Car Ownership

1 vehicle
43.8%
2 vehicles
56.3%

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

Kembla Heights Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
58.8%
3 bedrooms
41.2%

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

Kembla Heights Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
28.0%
moved in the last 5 years
2.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kembla Heights Indigenous Population

1.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
152
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kembla Heights Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
9
Mental health
9
Asthma
6
Arthritis
4

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

Kembla Heights Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.0%
$500-$649/wk
9.4%
$650-$799/wk
13.2%
$800-$999/wk
30.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.5%
$3,500+/wk
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kembla Heights Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
35.7%
One parent — children under 15
26.8%
Couple — no children
19.6%
One parent — no children under 15
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kembla Heights Military Service

🏅
Previously served
5.8% 4
👤
Never served
94.2% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kembla Heights Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
12.7% 9
—
Did not provide
87.3% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kembla Heights Children Ever Born

2 children
50.0%
3 children
50.0%

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

Kembla Heights When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Kembla Heights Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.5%
5–14 hours
26.8%
15–29 hours
22.5%
30+ hours
11.3%
Did not do domestic work
23.9%

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

Kembla Heights Household Size

1 person
28.1%
2 persons
50.0%
3 persons
9.4%
4 persons
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kembla Heights Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kembla Heights Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Theft
4

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Kembla Heights Schools

7
schools nearby
2
government
1020
avg ICSEA score
2,026
total students
Cedars Christian College - Aspire Independent
Combined · U · 13 students
1094
ICSEA
Illawarra Christian School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 800 students
1091
ICSEA
Cedars Christian College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 661 students
1067
ICSEA
Mount Kembla Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 159 students
1050
ICSEA
Unanderra Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 348 students
992
ICSEA
Craig Davis College Independent
Secondary · 9-12 · 45 students
825
ICSEA
Aspect South Coast School, Farmborough Heights Independent
Combined

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

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Kembla Heights Rent Prices & Affordability

28%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,265/wk
Median Rent $355/wk
Rent-to-Income 28.1%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Kembla Heights

≈ $5,482/month
Median rent $355/wk
Left after rent $910/wk
Rent share 28.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $770/wk Rent: $162/wk Save: $193/wk
Darlington Point
Income: $736/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $155/wk
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Income: $650/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $135/wk
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Income: $771/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $65/wk
Primbee
Income: $669/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $5/wk
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Income: $688/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $5/wk
Budgewoi
Income: $663/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $5/wk
Coleambally
Income: $841/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $175/wk

Kembla Heights vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bell (NSW)
Pop: 44 Income: $450/wk
Breakfast Creek
Pop: 44 Income: $537/wk
Bullagreen
Pop: 44 Income: $780/wk Rent: $50/wk
Bulliac
Pop: 44 Income: $675/wk Rent: $240/wk
Coila
Pop: 44 Income: $524/wk Rent: $290/wk
Cornwallis
Pop: 44 Income: $669/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kembla Heights

What is the population of Kembla Heights NSW?

The population of Kembla Heights NSW is 88 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 14.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Kembla Heights?

The median personal income in Kembla Heights NSW is $805 per week, or $41,860 per year.The median household income is $1,265 per week.Family income is $1,350 per week.

How much is rent in Kembla Heights?

Median rent in Kembla Heights NSW is $355 per week ($1,538 per month).Rent represents 28.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What is the median age in Kembla Heights?

The median age in Kembla Heights NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kembla Heights a good suburb to live in?

Kembla Heights is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 88.The median income is $805/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.1% 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: 12101. All dollar figures in AUD.