Kernot VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kernot VIC is 118 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kernot is $762 per week ($39,624 per year). Median rent in Kernot is $140 per week ($607 per month). Kernot has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Kernot has a population density of 4.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kernot is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kernot is $2,167.

There were 4 recorded offences in Kernot in 2025-25, a rate of 34 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Kernot Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Kernot Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$762/wk
$39,624 per year
#4273 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$140/wk
$607 per month
#8391 of 14,663
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Kernot Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (56) Female 51.7% (60)

Population Density

4.6
people per km²
118 people · 25.8 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,166
Family income/wk

Kernot 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)

Kernot Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
43.8% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
56.3% 18 dwellings

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

Kernot Country of Birth

Australia
93.8%
England
6.3%

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

Kernot Religion

No Religion
46.6%
Not stated
16.1%
Catholic
11.0%
Uniting Church
5.9%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.9%
Anglican
5.1%
Christian (other)
5.1%
Eastern Orthodox
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kernot Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
39.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.8%

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

Kernot Employment

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Employed full-time
34.5% 29 people
Employed part-time
36.9% 31 people
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Unemployed
3.6% 3 people
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Not in labour force
25.0% 21 people

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

Kernot Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
44.7%
Bachelor Degree
27.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.3%
Postgraduate Degree
6.4%

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

Kernot Occupation

Managers
37.5%
Professionals
20.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.5%
Clerical & Administrative
15.0%
Community & Personal Service
10.0%

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

Kernot Field of Study

Architecture & Building
23.5%
Management & Commerce
23.5%
Agriculture & Environment
14.7%
Society & Culture
11.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
8.8%
Health
8.8%
Engineering
8.8%

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

Kernot Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kernot Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
12.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
18.8%
$4,000+/wk
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kernot Marital Status

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Married
59.6% 56
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Divorced
10.6% 10
🕊️
Widowed
3.2% 3
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Never married
26.6% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kernot Ancestry

English
33.3%
Australian
30.4%
Scottish
11.9%
Irish
9.6%
Italian
8.9%
Greek
3.7%
German
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kernot School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
40.0%
Pre-school
30.0%
Primary — Government
30.0%

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

Kernot Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 200

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

Kernot Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.1% 23
Not a volunteer
70.9% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kernot Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
36.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kernot How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.1%
Did not go to work
10.3%
Walked only
7.7%

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

Kernot Car Ownership

1 vehicle
9.5%
2 vehicles
42.9%
3 vehicles
26.2%
4+ vehicles
21.4%

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

Kernot Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
30.0%
3 bedrooms
27.5%
4 bedrooms
42.5%

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

Kernot Population Mobility

15.4%
moved in the last year
50.0%
moved in the last 5 years
3.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kernot Indigenous Population

3.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
190
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kernot Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer
5
Mental health
4
Arthritis
3
Diabetes
3

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

Kernot Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.0%
$150-$299/wk
13.3%
$300-$399/wk
5.0%
$400-$499/wk
5.0%
$650-$799/wk
20.0%
$800-$999/wk
5.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
21.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kernot Family Structure

Couple — no children
39.8%
Couple — children under 15
34.9%
Couple — no children under 15
20.5%
One parent — children under 15
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kernot Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
15.5% 13
Did not provide
84.5% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kernot Children Ever Born

2 children
46.2%
3 children
53.8%

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

Kernot When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1971–1980
4

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

Kernot Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.6%
5–14 hours
29.8%
15–29 hours
13.1%
30+ hours
17.9%
Did not do domestic work
16.7%

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

Kernot Household Size

1 person
27.8%
2 persons
44.4%
3 persons
13.9%
5 persons
13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kernot Where Residents Moved From

Same address
77
Moved from VIC
10

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

Kernot Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kernot Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Theft
2
Assault
1
Drug Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Kernot Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,875/wk
Median Rent $140/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.5%

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

If you earn X in Kernot

≈ $8,125/month
Median rent $140/wk
Left after rent $1,735/wk
Rent share 7.5%

Kernot vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kernot

What is the population of Kernot VIC?

The population of Kernot VIC is 118 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.6 people per km².Kernot is ranked #8,473 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kernot?

The median personal income in Kernot VIC is $762 per week, or $39,624 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.Kernot is ranked #4,273 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kernot?

Median rent in Kernot VIC is $140 per week ($607 per month).Rent represents 7.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kernot ranks #8,391 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kernot?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kernot VIC is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kernot?

The median age in Kernot VIC is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kernot a good suburb to live in?

Kernot is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 118.The median income is $762/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.5% 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: 21332. All dollar figures in AUD.