Kenilworth, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Kenilworth QLD is 604 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kenilworth is $629 per week ($32,708 per year). Median rent in Kenilworth is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Kenilworth has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Kenilworth has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kenilworth is England. The most common religion is No religion (46.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Nepali. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kenilworth is $1,500.

There were 98 recorded offences in Kenilworth in 2025-26, a rate of 162 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (28 offences).

Population
604
Census 2021
Median income
$629/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$320/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
51years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

Kenilworth vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Kenilworth is $629 a week, 16% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,125th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $320 a week, the same as the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 27.0% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 51, 9 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureKenilworthTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$629/wk$747/wk −16%$766/wk
Household income$1,187/wk$1,593/wk −25%$1,637/wk
Rent$320/wk$320/wk 0%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,500/mo$1,625/mo −8%$1,733/mo
Median age5142 +9 yrs42
Rent share of household income27.0%20.4% +6.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Kenilworth, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Kenilworth Population

604 residents at the 2021 Census.

Kenilworth Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$629/wk
$32,708 per year
Ranked 6,627 of 14,663
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
Ranked 4,051 of 14,663
Median Age
51years
13 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Kenilworth Rent Prices & Affordability

27% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,187/wk
Median rent $320/wk
Rent to income 27.0%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Kenilworth against your income

About $5,144 a month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $867/wk
Rent share 27.0%

Kenilworth Map

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People in Kenilworth

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (297) Female 51.0% (309)

Population Density

3.2
people per km²
604 people · 187.7 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,429
Family income/wk

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
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.6%
Germany
1.7%
New Zealand
1.7%
South Africa
1.0%
Nepal
0.7%
Netherlands
0.7%
Fiji
0.5%
Afghanistan
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Nepali
0.7%
Croatian
0.5%
German
0.5%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
47.2%
Australian
39.2%
Irish
12.4%
Scottish
10.6%
German
8.3%
Australian Aboriginal
2.5%
French
2.5%
Italian
2.5%
Dutch
2.0%
New Zealander
1.3%
Welsh
1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
46.5%
Anglican
15.2%
Catholic
12.6%
Not stated
7.3%
Christian (other)
4.8%
Uniting Church
4.8%
Pentecostal
2.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
51.3% 264
Separated
2.7% 14
Divorced
10.7% 55
Widowed
5.8% 30
Never married
29.5% 152

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
47.3%
Couple: children under 15
35.4%
Couple: no children under 15
10.9%
One parent: no children under 15
3.7%
One parent: children under 15
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
26.2%
2 persons
43.5%
3 persons
13.3%
4 persons
11.7%
5 persons
2.8%
6+ persons
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Kenilworth

Housing Tenure

Of the 247 occupied private dwellings in Kenilworth at the 2021 Census, 18.2% were rented, 40.9% owned outright and 37.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.2% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
40.9% 101 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
37.2% 92 dwellings
Rented
18.2% 45 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.2% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
8.4%
2 bedrooms
20.1%
3 bedrooms
46.0%
4 bedrooms
18.4%
5 bedrooms
5.0%
6+ bedrooms
2.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
4.2%
$600-$799/mo
12.5%
$800-$999/mo
6.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
27.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.7%
1 vehicle
32.1%
2 vehicles
42.4%
3 vehicles
11.1%
4+ vehicles
10.7%

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

Work, income and education in Kenilworth

Employment

Employed full-time
33.3% 154 people
Employed part-time
21.2% 98 people
Unemployed
2.2% 10 people
Not in labour force
43.4% 201 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
20.2%
Professionals
19.7%
Managers
15.2%
Labourers
11.8%
Sales Workers
11.8%
Community & Personal Service
7.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.3%
Clerical & Administrative
6.2%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
10.2%
$500-$649/wk
4.9%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
12.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.3%
$4,000+/wk
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.3%
$1-$149/wk
3.3%
$150-$299/wk
8.1%
$300-$399/wk
7.8%
$400-$499/wk
9.1%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
10.4%
$800-$999/wk
16.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.6%
$3,500+/wk
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.4%
Did not go to work
13.4%
Walked only
10.1%
Car (passenger)
4.0%
Truck
2.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
51.4%
Bachelor Degree
23.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.9%
Postgraduate Degree
5.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.4%
Certificate I/II
2.0%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
19.9%
Management & Commerce
18.2%
Education
14.2%
Society & Culture
11.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
10.8%
Health
7.4%
Agriculture & Environment
7.4%
Architecture & Building
6.8%
Creative Arts
4.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
45.3%
Secondary: Government
29.7%
Vocational Education
10.9%
Pre-school
9.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.7%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.7%
Has need for assistance
5.6%
Need for assistance not stated
4.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
55
Arthritis
40
Asthma
19
Lung condition
18
Heart disease
17
Diabetes
15
Cancer
14
Kidney disease
4
Stroke
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.2% 70
Did not provide
85.8% 422

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
23.4% 115
Not a volunteer
76.6% 376

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
5.8% 29
Never served
94.2% 470

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.2%
1 child
11.1%
2 children
32.9%
3 children
18.7%
4 children
9.3%
5+ children
1.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
9
1961: 1970
12
1971: 1980
5
1981: 1990
8
1991: 2000
4
2001: 2010
14
2011: 2015
6
2018
6
2019
4

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

Population Mobility

15.5%
moved in the last year
42.0%
moved in the last 5 years
2.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
484
Moved from QLD
62
Moved: same area (SA2)
14
Moved from NSW
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.1%
5: 14 hours
29.7%
15: 29 hours
18.9%
30+ hours
12.8%
Did not do domestic work
21.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
92.9%
Step family: no other children
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Kenilworth Crime Statistics

98 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Drug Offences
28
Theft
19
Assault
12
Break & Enter
11
Domestic Violence
10
Traffic
8
Sexual Offences
4
Property Damage
2
Weapons
2
Fraud
2

Total offences by year

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Kenilworth

The closest suburb to Kenilworth is Imbil, 14.8 km away.

Imbil
14.8 km away · income $540/wk · rent $300/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Kenilworth

What is the population of Kenilworth QLD?

The population of Kenilworth QLD is 604 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3.2 people per km². Kenilworth is ranked #4,736 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kenilworth?

The median personal income in Kenilworth QLD is $629 per week, or $32,708 per year. The median household income is $1,187 per week. Family income is $1,429 per week. Kenilworth is ranked #6,627 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kenilworth?

Median rent in Kenilworth QLD is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Rent represents 27.0% of household income, which is considered moderate. Kenilworth ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kenilworth?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kenilworth QLD is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kenilworth?

The median age in Kenilworth QLD is 51 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kenilworth a good suburb to live in?

Kenilworth is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 604. The median income is $629/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.0% 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: 31503. All dollar figures in AUD.