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Kiah NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kiah, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Kiah NSW is 101 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kiah is $478 per week ($24,856 per year). Median rent in Kiah is $215 per week ($932 per month). Kiah has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Kiah has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kiah is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kiah is $1,754.

There were 1 recorded offences in Kiah in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Kiah Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kiah Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$478/wk

$24,856 per year

#8448 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$215/wk

$932 per month

#7179 of 14,663

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,754/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Kiah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (54) Female 46.5% (47)

Population Density

1.4

people per km²

101 people · 72.7 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,124

Family income/wk

Kiah Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kiah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.8% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.2% 13 dwellings

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

Kiah Country of Birth

Australia

93.8%

England

6.3%

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

Kiah Religion

No Religion

47.1%

Anglican

18.6%

Catholic

11.8%

Uniting Church

8.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.9%

Hinduism

4.9%

Not stated

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kiah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.4%

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

Kiah Employment

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Employed full-time

31.9% 23 people

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Employed part-time

20.8% 15 people

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Unemployed

5.6% 4 people

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Not in labour force

41.7% 30 people

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

Kiah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

38.6%

Bachelor Degree

31.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.9%

Postgraduate Degree

6.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.8%

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

Kiah Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

29.2%

Managers

20.8%

Sales Workers

20.8%

Professionals

16.7%

Labourers

12.5%

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

Kiah Field of Study

Engineering

40.0%

Education

28.0%

Health

20.0%

Society & Culture

12.0%

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

Kiah Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kiah Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

14.3%

$650-$799/wk

20.0%

$800-$999/wk

8.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kiah Marital Status

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Married

50.0% 39

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Divorced

6.4% 5

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Widowed

5.1% 4

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Never married

38.5% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kiah Ancestry

English

34.9%

Australian

25.0%

Irish

17.1%

Scottish

11.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.9%

German

3.3%

Indian

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kiah School & University Attendance

Pre-school

56.3%

Primary — Government

25.0%

Secondary — Government

18.8%

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

Kiah Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.0% 8

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No need for assistance

96.0% 194

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

Kiah Volunteering

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Volunteer

25.7% 18

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Not a volunteer

74.3% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kiah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kiah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

86.7%

Did not go to work

13.3%

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

Kiah Car Ownership

1 vehicle

40.5%

2 vehicles

51.4%

3 vehicles

8.1%

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

Kiah Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

22.5%

2 bedrooms

12.5%

3 bedrooms

40.0%

4 bedrooms

25.0%

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

Kiah Population Mobility

9.6%

moved in the last year

35.2%

moved in the last 5 years

5.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kiah Indigenous Population

8.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

166

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kiah Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

Stroke

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

Kiah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.3%

$1-$149/wk

12.1%

$150-$299/wk

5.2%

$300-$399/wk

10.3%

$400-$499/wk

10.3%

$500-$649/wk

6.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

19.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kiah Family Structure

Couple — no children

53.7%

Couple — children under 15

41.5%

One parent — children under 15

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kiah Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.3% 9

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Did not provide

87.7% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kiah Children Ever Born

2 children

100.0%

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

Kiah When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

2001–2010

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

Kiah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

4.3%

5–14 hours

42.0%

15–29 hours

13.0%

30+ hours

23.2%

Did not do domestic work

17.4%

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

Kiah Household Size

1 person

25.0%

2 persons

57.5%

4 persons

7.5%

6+ persons

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kiah Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Kiah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kiah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Kiah Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,041/wk

Median Rent $215/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.7%

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

If you earn X in Kiah

Your weekly income

≈ $4,511/month

Median rent $215/wk

Left after rent $826/wk

Rent share 20.7%

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Grenfell

Income: $554/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $15/wk

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Income: $546/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $35/wk

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Income: $573/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $15/wk

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Income: $450/wk Rent: $130/wk Save: $85/wk

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Income: $496/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $15/wk

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Income: $503/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $571/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $30/wk

Kiah vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Boonal

Pop: 51 Income: $1,093/wk Rent: $200/wk

Brockley

Pop: 51 Income: $574/wk Rent: $290/wk

Cherry Tree Hill

Pop: 51 Income: $564/wk

Colinroobie

Pop: 51 Income: $575/wk Rent: $75/wk

Collingwood (NSW)

Pop: 51 Income: $1,024/wk Rent: $400/wk

Dinoga

Pop: 51 Income: $489/wk Rent: $225/wk

Compare Kiah

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kiah

What is the population of Kiah NSW?

The population of Kiah NSW is 101 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².Kiah is ranked #8,903 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kiah?

The median personal income in Kiah NSW is $478 per week, or $24,856 per year.The median household income is $1,041 per week.Family income is $1,124 per week.Kiah is ranked #8,448 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kiah?

Median rent in Kiah NSW is $215 per week ($932 per month).Rent represents 20.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kiah ranks #7,179 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kiah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kiah NSW is $1,754. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kiah?

The median age in Kiah NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kiah a good suburb to live in?

Kiah is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 101.The median income is $478/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% 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: 12123. All dollar figures in AUD.