Suburbs Kiar

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Kiar NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kiar NSW is 25 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kiar is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Kiar is $315 per week ($1,365 per month). Kiar has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Kiar has a population density of 5.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (72% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kiar is $3,625.

There were 7 recorded offences in Kiar in 2025-26, a rate of 280 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (3 offences).

Kiar Map

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📍 Kiar, New South Wales — 33.2069°S, 151.4474°E

Crime: Low Med High

Kiar Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Kiar Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
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Median Rent
$315/wk
$1,365 per month
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$3,625/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Kiar Demographics

Gender Split

Male 41.7% (10) Female 58.3% (14)

Population Density

5.5
people per km²
25 people · 4.6 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,999
Family income/wk

Kiar Age Distribution

0-4
50-54
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kiar Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 5 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 5 dwellings

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

Kiar Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Kiar Religion

No Religion
72.2%
Catholic
27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kiar Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
60.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.0%

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

Kiar Employment

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Employed full-time
18.8% 3 people
⏰
Employed part-time
56.3% 9 people
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Not in labour force
25.0% 4 people

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

Kiar Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kiar Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
60.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kiar Marital Status

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Married
45.5% 10
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Divorced
27.3% 6
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Never married
27.3% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kiar Ancestry

Australian
52.6%
English
36.8%
Italian
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kiar Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 52

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

Kiar Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
15.0% 3
—
Not a volunteer
85.0% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kiar How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
42.9%
Truck
35.7%
Did not go to work
21.4%

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

Kiar Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.4%
2 vehicles
28.6%
3 vehicles
21.4%
4+ vehicles
28.6%

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

Kiar Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Kiar Population Mobility

35.7%
moved in the last year
29.2%
moved in the last 5 years
69.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kiar Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
49
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kiar Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
3
Diabetes
3

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

Kiar Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
30.0%
$650-$799/wk
30.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kiar Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
57.1%
Couple — no children under 15
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kiar Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kiar Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Kiar Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
42.9%
15–29 hours
42.9%
Did not do domestic work
14.3%

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

Kiar Household Size

1 person
25.0%
2 persons
25.0%
3 persons
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kiar Where Residents Moved From

Same address
18
Moved from NSW
10

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

Kiar Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kiar Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total

Assault
3
Theft
2
Other Against Person
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Kiar Rent Prices & Affordability

28%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $315/wk
Rent-to-Income 28.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Kiar

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $315/wk
Left after rent $810/wk
Rent share 28.0%

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Dunedoo
Income: $585/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $115/wk

Kiar vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bakers Creek (Uralla - NSW)
Pop: 13 Income: $833/wk
Bulgary
Pop: 13 Income: $1,041/wk Rent: $160/wk
Capeen Creek
Pop: 13 Income: $575/wk
Cogra Bay
Pop: 13 Income: $762/wk Rent: $700/wk
Coolumbooka
Pop: 13 Income: $850/wk
Diggers Camp
Pop: 13 Income: $537/wk

Compare Kiar

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kiar

What is the population of Kiar NSW?

The population of Kiar NSW is 25 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Kiar?

The median personal income in Kiar NSW is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,999 per week.

How much is rent in Kiar?

Median rent in Kiar NSW is $315 per week ($1,365 per month).Rent represents 28.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Kiar?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kiar NSW is $3,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kiar?

The median age in Kiar NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kiar a good suburb to live in?

Kiar is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 25.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.0% 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: 12128. All dollar figures in AUD.