Kennett River VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kennett River, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Kennett River VIC is 74 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kennett River is $966 per week ($50,232 per year). Median rent in Kennett River is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Kennett River has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Kennett River has a population density of 2.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (75% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kennett River is $1,387.

There were 8 recorded offences in Kennett River in 2025-25, a rate of 108 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (6 offences).

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Kennett River Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Kennett River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$966/wk
$50,232 per year
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Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
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Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,387/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Kennett River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (36) Female 49.3% (35)

Population Density

2.4
people per km²
74 people · 31.5 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,549
Family income/wk

Kennett River Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kennett River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
58.8% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
41.2% 7 dwellings

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

Kennett River Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Kennett River Religion

No Religion
75.4%
Not stated
14.0%
Catholic
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kennett River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
69.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
8.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.5%

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

Kennett River Employment

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Employed full-time
36.7% 18 people
Employed part-time
40.8% 20 people
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Not in labour force
22.4% 11 people

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

Kennett River Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
44.4%
Certificate III/IV
38.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
16.7%

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

Kennett River Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
32.0%
Professionals
28.0%
Managers
24.0%
Clerical & Administrative
16.0%

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

Kennett River Field of Study

Architecture & Building
30.0%
Health
20.0%
Education
20.0%
Engineering
15.0%
Management & Commerce
15.0%

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

Kennett River Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kennett River Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
18.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
18.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kennett River Marital Status

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Married
47.1% 24
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Separated
5.9% 3
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Divorced
5.9% 3
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Never married
41.2% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kennett River Ancestry

English
43.3%
Australian
28.9%
Irish
20.0%
Scottish
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kennett River School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
66.7%
Primary — Government
33.3%

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

Kennett River Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.4% 3
No need for assistance
97.6% 121

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

Kennett River Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.1% 9
Not a volunteer
76.9% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kennett River Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kennett River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Kennett River Car Ownership

1 vehicle
35.7%
2 vehicles
32.1%
3 vehicles
32.1%

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

Kennett River Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
14.3%
3 bedrooms
66.7%
4 bedrooms
19.0%

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

Kennett River Population Mobility

16.7%
moved in the last year
49.0%
moved in the last 5 years
58.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kennett River Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
127
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kennett River Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
10
Asthma
4
Heart disease
3

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

Kennett River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
22.5%
$150-$299/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
20.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.0%
$3,500+/wk
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kennett River Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
48.9%
Couple — no children
20.0%
Couple — no children under 15
17.8%
One parent — children under 15
6.7%
One parent — no children under 15
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kennett River Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.9% 5
Did not provide
88.1% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kennett River Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Kennett River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.4%
5–14 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
17.8%
30+ hours
11.1%
Did not do domestic work
13.3%

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

Kennett River Household Size

1 person
29.0%
2 persons
22.6%
3 persons
19.4%
4 persons
29.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kennett River Where Residents Moved From

Same address
45
Moved — same area (SA2)
8
Moved from VIC
4

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

Kennett River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kennett River Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 8 total

Theft
6
Assault
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Kennett River Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,812/wk
Median Rent $320/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.7%

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

If you earn X in Kennett River

≈ $7,852/month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $1,492/wk
Rent share 17.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Kennett River vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kennett River

What is the population of Kennett River VIC?

The population of Kennett River VIC is 74 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Kennett River?

The median personal income in Kennett River VIC is $966 per week, or $50,232 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $2,549 per week.

How much is rent in Kennett River?

Median rent in Kennett River VIC is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 17.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Kennett River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kennett River VIC is $1,387. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kennett River?

The median age in Kennett River VIC is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kennett River a good suburb to live in?

Kennett River is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 74.The median income is $966/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.7% 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: 21325. All dollar figures in AUD.