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Kerry QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kerry, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Kerry QLD is 306 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kerry is $717 per week ($37,284 per year). Median rent in Kerry is $345 per week ($1,495 per month). Kerry has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Kerry has a population density of 2.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kerry is England. The most common religion is Catholic (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kerry is $1,500.

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Kerry Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kerry Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$717/wk

$37,284 per year

#5153 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$345/wk

$1,495 per month

#3520 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: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Kerry Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.1% (140) Female 53.9% (164)

Population Density

2.9

people per km²

306 people · 104.8 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,778

Family income/wk

Kerry 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)

Kerry Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.3% 47 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.7% 35 dwellings

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

Kerry Country of Birth

Australia

97.6%

England

2.4%

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

Kerry Religion

Catholic

31.4%

No Religion

30.4%

Anglican

19.4%

Uniting Church

5.7%

Not stated

4.7%

Lutheran

3.3%

Christian (other)

3.0%

Baptist

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kerry Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.6%

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

Kerry Employment

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Employed full-time

45.9% 107 people

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Employed part-time

21.0% 49 people

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Unemployed

2.6% 6 people

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Not in labour force

30.5% 71 people

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

Kerry Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

35.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.5%

Bachelor Degree

24.8%

Postgraduate Degree

6.0%

Certificate I/II

4.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.4%

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

Kerry Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.9%

Professionals

23.5%

Managers

21.2%

Labourers

16.5%

Community & Personal Service

8.2%

Clerical & Administrative

4.7%

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

Kerry Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.9%

Engineering

19.7%

Health

15.5%

Agriculture & Environment

15.5%

Architecture & Building

9.9%

Education

8.5%

Society & Culture

7.0%

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

Kerry Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kerry Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

3.2%

$400-$499/wk

3.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

4.2%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.2%

$4,000+/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kerry Marital Status

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Married

56.8% 146

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Separated

1.9% 5

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Divorced

8.6% 22

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Widowed

4.3% 11

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Never married

28.4% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kerry Ancestry

English

34.1%

Australian

23.3%

Irish

14.5%

Scottish

10.8%

German

4.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.7%

Other

2.4%

Dutch

2.2%

New Zealander

1.8%

Polish

0.9%

Russian

0.7%

South African

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kerry School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

25.0%

Secondary — Catholic

19.2%

Pre-school

13.5%

Primary — Catholic

13.5%

Secondary — Government

11.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.8%

Vocational Education

5.8%

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

Kerry Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.3% 32

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No need for assistance

94.7% 568

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

Kerry Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.4% 46

—

Not a volunteer

81.6% 204

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kerry Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

17.9%

$800-$999/mo

10.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

32.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kerry How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.5%

Did not go to work

9.4%

Walked only

7.9%

Car (passenger)

3.1%

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

Kerry Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.4%

2 vehicles

55.8%

3 vehicles

12.5%

4+ vehicles

16.3%

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

Kerry Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.9%

2 bedrooms

7.6%

3 bedrooms

47.6%

4 bedrooms

35.2%

5 bedrooms

6.7%

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

Kerry Population Mobility

8.5%

moved in the last year

30.4%

moved in the last 5 years

4.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kerry Indigenous Population

4.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

573

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kerry Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Cancer

Asthma

Arthritis

Lung condition

Stroke

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Diabetes

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

Kerry Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$150-$299/wk

9.3%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.8%

$800-$999/wk

14.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kerry Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.7%

Couple — no children

36.6%

Couple — no children under 15

17.6%

One parent — children under 15

5.1%

One parent — no children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kerry Military Service

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Previously served

3.6% 9

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Never served

96.4% 243

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kerry Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.4% 38

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Did not provide

84.6% 208

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kerry Children Ever Born

No children

28.1%

1 child

3.1%

2 children

35.4%

3 children

13.5%

4 children

19.8%

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

Kerry When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Kerry Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.8%

5–14 hours

30.8%

15–29 hours

19.6%

30+ hours

15.2%

Did not do domestic work

15.6%

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

Kerry Household Size

1 person

18.3%

2 persons

47.0%

3 persons

13.0%

4 persons

10.4%

5 persons

7.8%

6+ persons

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kerry Where Residents Moved From

Same address

269

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Kerry Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.2%

Step family — no other children

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kerry Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,625/wk

Median Rent $345/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.2%

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

If you earn X in Kerry

Your weekly income

≈ $7,042/month

Median rent $345/wk

Left after rent $1,280/wk

Rent share 21.2%

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Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $188/wk

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Income: $606/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $135/wk

Home Hill

Income: $657/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $125/wk

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Income: $774/wk Rent: $294/wk Save: $51/wk

Gooburrum

Income: $693/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $45/wk

Tinana

Income: $581/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $45/wk

Agnes Water

Income: $579/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $25/wk

Booie

Income: $597/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $95/wk

Kerry vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Cottonvale (Qld)

Pop: 153 Income: $562/wk Rent: $165/wk

Airdmillan

Pop: 154 Income: $958/wk Rent: $150/wk

Marlborough

Pop: 154 Income: $725/wk Rent: $120/wk

Tansey

Pop: 154 Income: $497/wk Rent: $185/wk

Winfield

Pop: 154 Income: $446/wk Rent: $220/wk

Anakie Siding

Pop: 155 Income: $519/wk Rent: $100/wk

Compare Kerry

Kerry vs Cottonvale (Qld) →Kerry vs Airdmillan →Kerry vs Marlborough →Kerry vs Tansey →

Frequently Asked Questions About Kerry

What is the population of Kerry QLD?

The population of Kerry QLD is 306 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.9 people per km².Kerry is ranked #5,979 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kerry?

The median personal income in Kerry QLD is $717 per week, or $37,284 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,778 per week.Kerry is ranked #5,153 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kerry?

Median rent in Kerry QLD is $345 per week ($1,495 per month).Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kerry ranks #3,520 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kerry?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kerry QLD 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 Kerry?

The median age in Kerry QLD is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kerry a good suburb to live in?

Kerry is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 306.The median income is $717/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% 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: 31516. All dollar figures in AUD.