Kerrisdale VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kerrisdale VIC is 86 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kerrisdale is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Kerrisdale is $138 per week ($598 per month). Kerrisdale has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Kerrisdale has a population density of 2.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kerrisdale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kerrisdale is $889.

There were 5 recorded offences in Kerrisdale in 2025-25, a rate of 58 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (2 offences).

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Kerrisdale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)
Median Income
$575/wk
$29,900/yr
Median Rent
$138/wk
$598/mo
Median Age
59yrs
National: 38
Mortgage
$889/mo
Household size: —

Kerrisdale Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Weekly Income
$575/wk
$29,900 per year
🏠
Median Weekly Rent
$138/wk
$598 per month
👤
Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
🏡
Housing
$889/mo mortgage
Avg household size: —

Kerrisdale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.2% (50) Female 39.8% (33)

Population Density

2.3
people per km²
86 people · 37.9 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$1,583
Family income/wk

Kerrisdale Age Distribution

0-4
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kerrisdale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
76.0% 19 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
24.0% 6 dwellings

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

Kerrisdale Country of Birth

Australia
86.5%
England
13.5%

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

Kerrisdale Religion

No Religion
36.0%
Catholic
26.7%
Not stated
17.4%
Anglican
8.1%
SB OSB NRA SB
4.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.5%
Uniting Church
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kerrisdale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.5%

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

Kerrisdale Employment

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Employed full-time
42.1% 24 people
Employed part-time
12.3% 7 people
🏠
Not in labour force
45.6% 26 people

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

Kerrisdale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
53.7%
Bachelor Degree
19.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.3%

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

Kerrisdale Occupation

Managers
31.0%
Professionals
24.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
24.1%
Community & Personal Service
10.3%
Labourers
10.3%

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

Kerrisdale Field of Study

Architecture & Building
21.4%
Society & Culture
21.4%
Engineering
17.9%
Health
14.3%
Management & Commerce
14.3%
Agriculture & Environment
10.7%

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

Kerrisdale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kerrisdale Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
25.0%
$500-$649/wk
15.0%
$650-$799/wk
20.0%
$800-$999/wk
20.0%
$4,000+/wk
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kerrisdale Marital Status

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Married
45.2% 38
↔️
Separated
3.6% 3
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Divorced
15.5% 13
🕊️
Widowed
4.8% 4
👤
Never married
31.0% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kerrisdale Ancestry

English
34.4%
Australian
27.8%
Scottish
16.7%
Irish
11.1%
German
5.6%
Other
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kerrisdale School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
50.0%
Vocational Education
50.0%

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

Kerrisdale Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
12.2% 18
No need for assistance
87.8% 129

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

Kerrisdale Volunteering

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Volunteer
14.1% 10
Not a volunteer
85.9% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kerrisdale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
83.9%
Did not go to work
16.1%

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

Kerrisdale Car Ownership

1 vehicle
27.3%
2 vehicles
39.4%
3 vehicles
15.2%
4+ vehicles
18.2%

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

Kerrisdale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
9.4%
2 bedrooms
18.8%
3 bedrooms
31.3%
4 bedrooms
28.1%
5 bedrooms
12.5%

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

Kerrisdale Population Mobility

14.9%
moved in the last year
19.7%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kerrisdale Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
149
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kerrisdale Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
6
Cancer
4
Lung condition
4
Diabetes
3
Mental health
3

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

Kerrisdale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.7%
$150-$299/wk
16.1%
$300-$399/wk
7.1%
$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$500-$649/wk
7.1%
$650-$799/wk
7.1%
$800-$999/wk
17.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kerrisdale Family Structure

Couple — no children
52.6%
Couple — no children under 15
22.8%
Couple — children under 15
15.8%
One parent — no children under 15
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kerrisdale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.9% 11
Did not provide
83.1% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kerrisdale Children Ever Born

2 children
42.9%
3 children
57.1%

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

Kerrisdale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.9%
5–14 hours
23.8%
15–29 hours
22.2%
30+ hours
15.9%
Did not do domestic work
22.2%

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

Kerrisdale Household Size

1 person
32.1%
2 persons
46.4%
3 persons
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kerrisdale Where Residents Moved From

Same address
57
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Kerrisdale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kerrisdale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Weapons
2
Theft
2
Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Kerrisdale Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $138/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.3%

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

If you earn X in Kerrisdale

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $138/wk
Left after rent $762/wk
Rent share 15.3%

Kerrisdale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Kerrisdale

What is the population of Kerrisdale VIC?

The population of Kerrisdale VIC is 86 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Kerrisdale?

The median personal income in Kerrisdale VIC is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,583 per week.

How much is rent in Kerrisdale?

Median rent in Kerrisdale VIC is $138 per week ($598 per month).Rent represents 15.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Kerrisdale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kerrisdale VIC is $889. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kerrisdale?

The median age in Kerrisdale VIC is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kerrisdale a good suburb to live in?

Kerrisdale is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 86.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.3% 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: 21334. All dollar figures in AUD.