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Kentucky South NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kentucky South NSW is 121 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kentucky South is $644 per week ($33,488 per year). Median rent in Kentucky South is $200 per week ($867 per month). Kentucky South has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Kentucky South has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kentucky South is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kentucky South is $1,500.

There were 3 recorded offences in Kentucky South in 2024-25, a rate of 25 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Kentucky South Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kentucky South Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$644/wk

$33,488 per year

#6370 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,500/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Kentucky South Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.9% (58) Female 52.1% (63)

Population Density

2.5

people per km²

121 people · 49.4 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,708

Family income/wk

Kentucky South 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kentucky South Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.6% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.4% 15 dwellings

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

Kentucky South Country of Birth

Australia

94.8%

England

5.2%

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

Kentucky South Religion

No Religion

42.1%

Anglican

21.9%

Catholic

14.9%

Not stated

13.2%

Christian (other)

4.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kentucky South Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.0%

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

Kentucky South Employment

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Employed full-time

44.7% 38 people

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Employed part-time

16.5% 14 people

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Not in labour force

38.8% 33 people

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

Kentucky South Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

32.8%

Certificate III/IV

32.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.0%

Postgraduate Degree

8.6%

Certificate I/II

6.9%

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

Kentucky South Occupation

Managers

41.9%

Professionals

14.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.0%

Clerical & Administrative

11.6%

Labourers

11.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.0%

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

Kentucky South Field of Study

Management & Commerce

26.8%

Engineering

22.0%

Agriculture & Environment

22.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

14.6%

Health

7.3%

Education

7.3%

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

Kentucky South Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kentucky South Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

6.7%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

11.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

20.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.9%

$4,000+/wk

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kentucky South Marital Status

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Married

41.2% 42

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Separated

7.8% 8

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Divorced

17.6% 18

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Widowed

8.8% 9

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Never married

24.5% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kentucky South Ancestry

Australian

39.1%

English

25.8%

Scottish

17.9%

Irish

7.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.6%

Welsh

2.6%

French

2.0%

Other

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kentucky South School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

26.7%

Pre-school

20.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

20.0%

Secondary — Catholic

13.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.0%

Vocational Education

10.0%

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

Kentucky South Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.3% 3

✅

No need for assistance

98.7% 223

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

Kentucky South Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.5% 23

—

Not a volunteer

75.5% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kentucky South Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

33.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kentucky South How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.4%

Did not go to work

20.0%

Walked only

8.6%

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

Kentucky South Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.0%

2 vehicles

54.1%

3 vehicles

8.1%

4+ vehicles

10.8%

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

Kentucky South Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

26.7%

3 bedrooms

37.8%

4 bedrooms

24.4%

5 bedrooms

11.1%

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

Kentucky South Population Mobility

2.9%

moved in the last year

20.8%

moved in the last 5 years

1.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kentucky South Indigenous Population

6.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

214

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kentucky South Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Cancer

Asthma

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

Kentucky South Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.5%

$1-$149/wk

14.9%

$400-$499/wk

6.0%

$500-$649/wk

9.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kentucky South Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

48.0%

Couple — no children

25.3%

Couple — no children under 15

17.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kentucky South Military Service

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Previously served

4.5% 4

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Never served

95.5% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kentucky South Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.2% 10

—

Did not provide

88.8% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kentucky South Children Ever Born

No children

13.6%

2 children

45.5%

3 children

40.9%

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

Kentucky South When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

2011–2015

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

Kentucky South Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.2%

5–14 hours

35.5%

15–29 hours

14.0%

30+ hours

17.2%

Did not do domestic work

16.1%

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

Kentucky South Household Size

1 person

35.1%

2 persons

35.1%

3 persons

10.8%

4 persons

8.1%

6+ persons

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kentucky South Where Residents Moved From

Same address

100

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Kentucky South Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kentucky South Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Assault

Theft

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Kentucky South Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,312/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.2%

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

If you earn X in Kentucky South

Your weekly income

≈ $5,685/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,112/wk

Rent share 15.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Batlow

Income: $602/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Coolah

Income: $595/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $30/wk

Hay (NSW)

Income: $669/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $25/wk

Finley

Income: $636/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $25/wk

Mathoura

Income: $546/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Holbrook

Income: $628/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $15/wk

Lockhart

Income: $600/wk Rent: $195/wk Save: $5/wk

Trangie

Income: $711/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Kentucky South vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Big Jacks Creek

Pop: 61 Income: $1,100/wk Rent: $225/wk

Bland

Pop: 61 Income: $725/wk

Coldstream (NSW)

Pop: 61 Income: $665/wk Rent: $323/wk

Cuttagee

Pop: 61 Income: $487/wk

Mebul

Pop: 61 Income: $474/wk Rent: $425/wk

Milroy (Mid-Western Regional - NSW)

Pop: 61 Income: $900/wk Rent: $300/wk

Compare Kentucky South

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kentucky South

What is the population of Kentucky South NSW?

The population of Kentucky South NSW is 121 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².Kentucky South is ranked #8,402 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kentucky South?

The median personal income in Kentucky South NSW is $644 per week, or $33,488 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,708 per week.Kentucky South is ranked #6,370 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kentucky South?

Median rent in Kentucky South NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 15.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kentucky South ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kentucky South?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kentucky South NSW 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 Kentucky South?

The median age in Kentucky South NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kentucky South a good suburb to live in?

Kentucky South is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 121.The median income is $644/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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