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Kergunyah VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kergunyah VIC is 232 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kergunyah is $847 per week ($44,044 per year). Median rent in Kergunyah is $115 per week ($498 per month). Kergunyah has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Kergunyah has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kergunyah is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kergunyah is $1,668.

There were 4 recorded offences in Kergunyah in 2025-25, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Kergunyah Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kergunyah Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$847/wk

$44,044 per year

#2822 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$115/wk

$498 per month

#8557 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,668/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Kergunyah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.3% (126) Female 45.7% (106)

Population Density

2.5

people per km²

232 people · 93.7 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,154

Family income/wk

Kergunyah 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kergunyah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.5% 42 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.5% 35 dwellings

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

Kergunyah Country of Birth

Australia

96.6%

England

3.4%

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

Kergunyah Religion

No Religion

41.5%

Catholic

22.3%

Anglican

14.0%

Not stated

8.3%

Uniting Church

8.3%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Lutheran

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kergunyah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.1%

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

Kergunyah Employment

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Employed full-time

43.6% 78 people

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Employed part-time

24.6% 44 people

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Not in labour force

31.8% 57 people

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

Kergunyah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.7%

Bachelor Degree

19.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.7%

Certificate I/II

2.8%

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

Kergunyah Occupation

Managers

32.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.3%

Professionals

16.5%

Clerical & Administrative

11.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.1%

Community & Personal Service

3.8%

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

Kergunyah Field of Study

Engineering

30.9%

Management & Commerce

18.5%

Society & Culture

16.0%

Architecture & Building

8.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.4%

Agriculture & Environment

7.4%

Health

6.2%

Education

4.9%

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

Kergunyah Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kergunyah Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

12.7%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.6%

$4,000+/wk

11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kergunyah Marital Status

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Married

53.7% 108

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Divorced

6.0% 12

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Widowed

4.0% 8

👤

Never married

36.3% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kergunyah Ancestry

Australian

36.0%

English

28.1%

Scottish

12.3%

Irish

9.9%

German

5.5%

Other

2.7%

Dutch

2.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.0%

Croatian

1.0%

Italian

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kergunyah School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.9%

Pre-school

27.8%

Secondary — Catholic

16.7%

Vocational Education

16.7%

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

Kergunyah Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.9% 8

✅

No need for assistance

98.1% 416

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

Kergunyah Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

25.8% 50

—

Not a volunteer

74.2% 144

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kergunyah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

11.1%

$450-$599/mo

14.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kergunyah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.7%

Did not go to work

12.7%

Walked only

8.8%

Car (passenger)

7.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

3.9%

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

Kergunyah Car Ownership

1 vehicle

8.2%

2 vehicles

52.9%

3 vehicles

24.7%

4+ vehicles

14.1%

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

Kergunyah Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.4%

2 bedrooms

3.2%

3 bedrooms

44.1%

4 bedrooms

30.1%

5 bedrooms

17.2%

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

Kergunyah Population Mobility

13.9%

moved in the last year

29.3%

moved in the last 5 years

3.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kergunyah Indigenous Population

0.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

437

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kergunyah Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Arthritis

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Cancer

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

Kergunyah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.7%

$1-$149/wk

2.2%

$150-$299/wk

9.0%

$300-$399/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

1.7%

$650-$799/wk

6.7%

$800-$999/wk

12.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kergunyah Family Structure

Couple — no children

42.6%

Couple — children under 15

29.5%

Couple — no children under 15

20.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.3%

One parent — children under 15

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kergunyah Military Service

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Previously served

2.1% 4

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Never served

97.9% 185

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kergunyah Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.7% 35

—

Did not provide

81.3% 152

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kergunyah Children Ever Born

No children

21.7%

1 child

6.7%

2 children

31.7%

3 children

16.7%

4 children

23.3%

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

Kergunyah When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

2011–2015

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

Kergunyah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.9%

5–14 hours

35.3%

15–29 hours

11.8%

30+ hours

17.6%

Did not do domestic work

14.4%

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

Kergunyah Household Size

1 person

23.7%

2 persons

46.4%

3 persons

10.3%

4 persons

14.4%

5 persons

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kergunyah Where Residents Moved From

Same address

180

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

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

Kergunyah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kergunyah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Assault

Theft

Fraud

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Kergunyah Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,593/wk

Median Rent $115/wk

Rent-to-Income 7.2%

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

If you earn X in Kergunyah

Your weekly income

≈ $6,903/month

Median rent $115/wk

Left after rent $1,478/wk

Rent share 7.2%

Kergunyah vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Kyneton South

Pop: 116 Income: $668/wk Rent: $282/wk

Marionvale

Pop: 116 Income: $837/wk Rent: $265/wk

Mitiamo

Pop: 116 Income: $490/wk Rent: $150/wk

Bridge Creek

Pop: 117 Income: $736/wk Rent: $200/wk

Bylands

Pop: 117 Income: $949/wk Rent: $210/wk

Jarrahmond

Pop: 117 Income: $612/wk Rent: $238/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kergunyah

What is the population of Kergunyah VIC?

The population of Kergunyah VIC is 232 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².Kergunyah is ranked #6,581 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kergunyah?

The median personal income in Kergunyah VIC is $847 per week, or $44,044 per year.The median household income is $1,593 per week.Family income is $2,154 per week.Kergunyah is ranked #2,822 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kergunyah?

Median rent in Kergunyah VIC is $115 per week ($498 per month).Rent represents 7.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kergunyah ranks #8,557 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kergunyah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kergunyah VIC is $1,668. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kergunyah?

The median age in Kergunyah VIC is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kergunyah a good suburb to live in?

Kergunyah is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 232.The median income is $847/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.2% 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: 21330. All dollar figures in AUD.