Kewell VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kewell VIC is 57 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kewell is $604 per week ($31,408 per year). Median rent in Kewell is $211 per week ($914 per month). Kewell has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Kewell has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (27% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kewell is $800.

There were 5 recorded offences in Kewell in 2025-25, a rate of 88 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Kewell Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Kewell Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$604/wk
$31,408 per year
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Median Rent
$211/wk
$914 per month
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Median Age
36years
2 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$800/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Kewell Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.6% (27) Female 53.4% (31)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
57 people · 116.8 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Kewell Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
65-69
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kewell Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
71.4% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
28.6% 4 dwellings

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

Kewell Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Kewell Religion

No Religion
26.7%
Catholic
16.7%
Pentecostal
15.0%
Uniting Church
15.0%
Lutheran
13.3%
Not stated
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kewell Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
41.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
10.3%

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

Kewell Employment

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Employed full-time
32.3% 10 people
Employed part-time
29.0% 9 people
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Not in labour force
38.7% 12 people

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

Kewell Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
76.5%
Bachelor Degree
23.5%

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

Kewell Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
38.5%
Labourers
38.5%
Managers
23.1%

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

Kewell Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
72.7%
Engineering
27.3%

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

Kewell Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kewell Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
41.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
25.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kewell Marital Status

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Married
62.2% 23
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Divorced
8.1% 3
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Never married
29.7% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kewell Ancestry

Australian
55.9%
English
29.4%
German
10.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kewell School & University Attendance

Pre-school
50.0%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
50.0%

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

Kewell Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 84

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

Kewell Volunteering

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Volunteer
34.6% 9
Not a volunteer
65.4% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kewell How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
61.5%
Did not go to work
38.5%

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

Kewell Car Ownership

2 vehicles
66.7%
3 vehicles
33.3%

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

Kewell Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
63.6%
4 bedrooms
36.4%

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

Kewell Population Mobility

6.4%
moved in the last year
40.0%
moved in the last 5 years
51.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kewell Indigenous Population

3.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
93
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kewell Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
3

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

Kewell Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.1%
$150-$299/wk
11.1%
$300-$399/wk
8.3%
$500-$649/wk
13.9%
$800-$999/wk
25.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kewell Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
55.0%
Couple — no children
25.0%
One parent — no children under 15
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kewell Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.1% 3
Did not provide
88.9% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kewell Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.6%
5–14 hours
18.2%
15–29 hours
13.6%
30+ hours
27.3%
Did not do domestic work
27.3%

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

Kewell Household Size

1 person
17.6%
2 persons
58.8%
4 persons
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kewell Where Residents Moved From

Same address
44
Moved from VIC
3

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

Kewell Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kewell Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Theft
2
Break & Enter
1
Fraud
1
Drug Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Kewell Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,374/wk
Median Rent $211/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.4%

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

If you earn X in Kewell

≈ $5,954/month
Median rent $211/wk
Left after rent $1,163/wk
Rent share 15.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Kewell vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kewell

What is the population of Kewell VIC?

The population of Kewell VIC is 57 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Kewell?

The median personal income in Kewell VIC is $604 per week, or $31,408 per year.The median household income is $1,374 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Kewell?

Median rent in Kewell VIC is $211 per week ($914 per month).Rent represents 15.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Kewell?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kewell VIC is $800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kewell?

The median age in Kewell VIC is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kewell a good suburb to live in?

Kewell is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 57.The median income is $604/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.4% 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: 21338. All dollar figures in AUD.