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Kielvale NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kielvale NSW is 251 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kielvale is $638 per week ($33,176 per year). Median rent in Kielvale is $295 per week ($1,278 per month). Kielvale has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Kielvale has a population density of 31.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kielvale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kielvale is $1,874.

There were 8 recorded offences in Kielvale in 2024-25, a rate of 32 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Kielvale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kielvale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$638/wk

$33,176 per year

#6466 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$295/wk

$1,278 per month

#5069 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,874/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Kielvale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.7% (129) Female 47.3% (116)

Population Density

31.8

people per km²

251 people · 7.9 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,687

Family income/wk

Kielvale 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kielvale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

63.5% 47 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

36.5% 27 dwellings

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

Kielvale Country of Birth

Australia

97.5%

England

2.5%

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

Kielvale Religion

No Religion

28.7%

Catholic

27.1%

Anglican

19.6%

Not stated

10.4%

Uniting Church

4.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.2%

Christian (other)

2.9%

Church Christ

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kielvale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.2%

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

Kielvale Employment

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Employed full-time

34.9% 68 people

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Employed part-time

26.7% 52 people

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Unemployed

1.5% 3 people

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Not in labour force

36.9% 72 people

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

Kielvale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

49.6%

Bachelor Degree

24.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.5%

Certificate I/II

3.5%

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

Kielvale Occupation

Managers

22.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.8%

Professionals

15.6%

Labourers

12.2%

Clerical & Administrative

11.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.0%

Sales Workers

5.6%

Community & Personal Service

5.6%

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

Kielvale Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.0%

Engineering

18.7%

Health

13.2%

Architecture & Building

13.2%

Society & Culture

9.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.8%

Creative Arts

7.7%

Education

6.6%

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

Kielvale Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kielvale Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

12.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.1%

$4,000+/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kielvale Marital Status

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Married

52.0% 106

↔️

Separated

7.4% 15

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Divorced

4.9% 10

🕊️

Widowed

3.9% 8

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Never married

31.9% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kielvale Ancestry

Australian

35.8%

English

34.6%

Irish

8.0%

Scottish

8.0%

Italian

5.5%

German

5.2%

Other

1.2%

Maltese

0.9%

Polish

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kielvale School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

22.2%

Pre-school

17.8%

Secondary — Government

15.6%

Secondary — Catholic

13.3%

Vocational Education

13.3%

Primary — Government

11.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.7%

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

Kielvale Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.0% 28

✅

No need for assistance

94.0% 437

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

Kielvale Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.7% 44

—

Not a volunteer

78.3% 159

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kielvale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

19.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kielvale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.5%

Did not go to work

11.7%

Car (passenger)

5.4%

Truck

5.4%

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

Kielvale Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.2%

2 vehicles

48.2%

3 vehicles

20.0%

4+ vehicles

10.6%

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

Kielvale Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

9.7%

3 bedrooms

47.3%

4 bedrooms

36.6%

5 bedrooms

6.5%

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

Kielvale Population Mobility

9.8%

moved in the last year

28.2%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kielvale Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

458

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kielvale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Kielvale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.9%

$1-$149/wk

7.2%

$150-$299/wk

3.9%

$300-$399/wk

5.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

9.2%

$650-$799/wk

7.2%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.3%

$3,500+/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kielvale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

32.7%

Couple — no children

27.6%

Couple — no children under 15

23.8%

One parent — no children under 15

10.3%

One parent — children under 15

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kielvale Military Service

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Previously served

2.0% 4

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Never served

98.0% 195

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kielvale Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

21.4% 43

—

Did not provide

78.6% 158

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kielvale Children Ever Born

No children

23.2%

1 child

7.3%

2 children

43.9%

3 children

12.2%

4 children

13.4%

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

Kielvale When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Kielvale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.6%

5–14 hours

26.0%

15–29 hours

20.1%

30+ hours

16.7%

Did not do domestic work

17.6%

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

Kielvale Household Size

1 person

14.1%

2 persons

33.3%

3 persons

26.3%

4 persons

17.2%

5 persons

3.0%

6+ persons

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kielvale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

203

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

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

Kielvale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.7%

Step family — no other children

13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kielvale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 8 total

Theft

Assault

Sexual Offences

Property Damage

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Kielvale Schools

schools nearby

government

948

avg ICSEA score

total students

Condong Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 49 students

948

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Kielvale Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,531/wk

Median Rent $295/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.3%

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

If you earn X in Kielvale

Your weekly income

≈ $6,634/month

Median rent $295/wk

Left after rent $1,236/wk

Rent share 19.3%

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Kielvale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 126 Income: $515/wk Rent: $210/wk

Putty

Pop: 126 Income: $575/wk Rent: $500/wk

Springdale (NSW)

Pop: 126 Income: $778/wk Rent: $200/wk

Stewarts River

Pop: 126 Income: $657/wk Rent: $320/wk

Upper Taylors Arm

Pop: 126 Income: $527/wk Rent: $235/wk

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Pop: 127 Income: $788/wk Rent: $335/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kielvale

What is the population of Kielvale NSW?

The population of Kielvale NSW is 251 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 31.8 people per km².Kielvale is ranked #6,411 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kielvale?

The median personal income in Kielvale NSW is $638 per week, or $33,176 per year.The median household income is $1,531 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.Kielvale is ranked #6,466 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kielvale?

Median rent in Kielvale NSW is $295 per week ($1,278 per month).Rent represents 19.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kielvale ranks #5,069 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kielvale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kielvale NSW is $1,874. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kielvale?

The median age in Kielvale NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kielvale a good suburb to live in?

Kielvale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 251.The median income is $638/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.3% 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: 12130. All dollar figures in AUD.