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Kennedy QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kennedy, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Kennedy QLD is 136 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kennedy is $397 per week ($20,644 per year). Median rent in Kennedy is $180 per week ($780 per month). Kennedy has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Kennedy has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kennedy is $1,005.

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Kennedy Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kennedy Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$397/wk

$20,644 per year

#8775 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$180/wk

$780 per month

#7868 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,005/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 1 per bedroom

Kennedy Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (69) Female 48.9% (66)

Population Density

1.7

people per km²

136 people · 78.9 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,062

Family income/wk

Kennedy 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)

Kennedy Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

69.0% 20 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

31.0% 9 dwellings

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

Kennedy Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Kennedy Religion

No Religion

37.4%

Pentecostal

15.8%

Anglican

12.9%

Catholic

10.8%

Not stated

8.6%

Christian (other)

5.8%

Uniting Church

4.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kennedy Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

46.2%

Year 12 or equivalent

26.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

18.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.8%

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

Kennedy Languages Spoken at Home

Other

55.6%

Australian Indigenous

44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Kennedy Employment

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Employed full-time

23.3% 24 people

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Employed part-time

14.6% 15 people

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Unemployed

9.7% 10 people

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Not in labour force

52.4% 54 people

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

Kennedy Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

70.0%

Bachelor Degree

20.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.0%

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

Kennedy Occupation

Community & Personal Service

33.3%

Clerical & Administrative

33.3%

Labourers

33.3%

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

Kennedy Field of Study

Engineering

30.4%

Agriculture & Environment

26.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

17.4%

Health

13.0%

Management & Commerce

13.0%

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

Kennedy Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kennedy Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

10.5%

$300-$399/wk

7.9%

$650-$799/wk

15.8%

$800-$999/wk

18.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kennedy Marital Status

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Married

58.1% 61

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Separated

3.8% 4

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Divorced

7.6% 8

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Never married

30.5% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kennedy Ancestry

Australian

25.4%

English

23.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

19.2%

Other

12.4%

Irish

8.3%

Scottish

6.2%

Dutch

1.6%

German

1.6%

Italian

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kennedy School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.3%

Secondary — Government

42.3%

Vocational Education

15.4%

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

Kennedy Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.5% 19

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No need for assistance

92.5% 234

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

Kennedy Volunteering

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Volunteer

10.7% 11

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Not a volunteer

89.3% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kennedy Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kennedy How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.0%

Car (passenger)

12.2%

Did not go to work

9.8%

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

Kennedy Car Ownership

1 vehicle

38.8%

2 vehicles

36.7%

3 vehicles

18.4%

4+ vehicles

6.1%

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

Kennedy Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

16.3%

2 bedrooms

9.3%

3 bedrooms

48.8%

4 bedrooms

25.6%

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

Kennedy Population Mobility

7.1%

moved in the last year

24.1%

moved in the last 5 years

12.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

43.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kennedy Indigenous Population

26.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

182

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kennedy Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

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

Kennedy Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.6%

$1-$149/wk

3.6%

$150-$299/wk

18.1%

$300-$399/wk

13.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$500-$649/wk

7.2%

$800-$999/wk

14.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$3,500+/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kennedy Family Structure

Couple — no children

45.0%

Couple — children under 15

32.0%

Couple — no children under 15

13.0%

One parent — no children under 15

6.0%

One parent — children under 15

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kennedy Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.4% 16

—

Did not provide

84.6% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kennedy Children Ever Born

No children

36.0%

2 children

16.0%

3 children

12.0%

4 children

36.0%

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

Kennedy When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Kennedy Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.4%

5–14 hours

27.2%

15–29 hours

22.3%

30+ hours

10.7%

Did not do domestic work

21.4%

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

Kennedy Household Size

1 person

21.7%

2 persons

50.0%

3 persons

10.9%

4 persons

6.5%

5 persons

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kennedy Where Residents Moved From

Same address

117

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Kennedy Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kennedy Schools

schools nearby

government

786

avg ICSEA score

total students

Kennedy State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 24 students

786

ICSEA

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

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Kennedy Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $850/wk

Median Rent $180/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.2%

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

If you earn X in Kennedy

Your weekly income

≈ $3,683/month

Median rent $180/wk

Left after rent $670/wk

Rent share 21.2%

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Kennedy vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Barron

Pop: 68 Income: $820/wk Rent: $295/wk

Bungeworgorai

Pop: 68 Income: $725/wk Rent: $150/wk

Coles Creek

Pop: 68 Income: $875/wk Rent: $340/wk

Columboola

Pop: 68 Income: $933/wk Rent: $350/wk

Corella

Pop: 68 Income: $749/wk Rent: $300/wk

Crossdale

Pop: 68 Income: $624/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kennedy

What is the population of Kennedy QLD?

The population of Kennedy QLD is 136 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².Kennedy is ranked #8,036 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kennedy?

The median personal income in Kennedy QLD is $397 per week, or $20,644 per year.The median household income is $850 per week.Family income is $1,062 per week.Kennedy is ranked #8,775 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kennedy?

Median rent in Kennedy QLD is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kennedy ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kennedy?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kennedy QLD is $1,005. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kennedy?

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

Is Kennedy a good suburb to live in?

Kennedy is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 136.The median income is $397/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% 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: 31506. All dollar figures in AUD.