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Kiewa VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kiewa VIC is 483 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kiewa is $897 per week ($46,644 per year). Median rent in Kiewa is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Kiewa has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Kiewa has a population density of 12.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kiewa is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kiewa is $1,625.

There were 32 recorded offences in Kiewa in 2025-25, a rate of 66 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (22 offences).

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Kiewa Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kiewa Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$897/wk

$46,644 per year

#2176 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$290/wk

$1,257 per month

#5154 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,625/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Kiewa Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (234) Female 51.6% (249)

Population Density

12.6

people per km²

483 people · 38.4 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,305

Family income/wk

Kiewa 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)

Kiewa Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.9% 57 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.1% 70 dwellings

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

Kiewa Country of Birth

Australia

98.5%

England

1.5%

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

Kiewa Religion

No Religion

46.2%

Catholic

18.4%

Anglican

15.8%

Not stated

9.8%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Uniting Church

3.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.4%

Pentecostal

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kiewa Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.1%

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

Kiewa Employment

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Employed full-time

44.1% 141 people

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Employed part-time

29.1% 93 people

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Not in labour force

26.9% 86 people

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

Kiewa Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.9%

Bachelor Degree

26.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.8%

Postgraduate Degree

6.3%

Certificate I/II

1.5%

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

Kiewa Occupation

Professionals

25.9%

Managers

20.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.2%

Community & Personal Service

11.2%

Clerical & Administrative

8.2%

Labourers

6.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.9%

Sales Workers

4.1%

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

Kiewa Field of Study

Engineering

20.2%

Health

19.6%

Management & Commerce

16.7%

Society & Culture

10.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.3%

Education

7.7%

Architecture & Building

6.5%

Agriculture & Environment

6.0%

Creative Arts

2.4%

Information Technology

1.8%

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

Kiewa Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kiewa Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

5.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.5%

$4,000+/wk

12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kiewa Marital Status

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Married

59.6% 230

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Separated

3.6% 14

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Divorced

8.0% 31

🕊️

Widowed

2.8% 11

👤

Never married

25.9% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kiewa Ancestry

Australian

39.0%

English

29.4%

Irish

8.9%

Scottish

7.3%

German

4.4%

Other

3.7%

Dutch

2.4%

Italian

1.6%

New Zealander

1.3%

Welsh

1.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.6%

Croatian

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kiewa School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.4%

Secondary — Government

17.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.1%

Vocational Education

8.1%

Secondary — Catholic

8.1%

Primary — Catholic

6.1%

Pre-school

5.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.0%

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

Kiewa Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.5% 22

✅

No need for assistance

97.5% 851

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

Kiewa Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.6% 70

—

Not a volunteer

79.4% 269

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kiewa Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

6.2%

$800-$999/mo

7.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

38.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kiewa How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

87.6%

Did not go to work

7.8%

Car (passenger)

4.6%

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

Kiewa Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.3%

2 vehicles

48.6%

3 vehicles

18.6%

4+ vehicles

18.6%

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

Kiewa Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

8.3%

3 bedrooms

36.1%

4 bedrooms

48.6%

5 bedrooms

4.2%

6+ bedrooms

2.8%

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

Kiewa Population Mobility

8.7%

moved in the last year

28.6%

moved in the last 5 years

1.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kiewa Indigenous Population

0.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

879

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kiewa Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Kidney disease

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

Kiewa Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.0%

$1-$149/wk

5.9%

$150-$299/wk

3.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

1.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

12.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.4%

$3,500+/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kiewa Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

51.4%

Couple — no children

28.5%

Couple — no children under 15

14.7%

One parent — no children under 15

3.9%

One parent — children under 15

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kiewa Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.9% 3

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Previously served

5.0% 17

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Never served

94.1% 317

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kiewa Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

19.3% 65

—

Did not provide

80.7% 272

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kiewa Children Ever Born

No children

37.7%

1 child

6.6%

2 children

29.8%

3 children

21.9%

4 children

4.0%

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

Kiewa When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

2001–2010

2018

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

Kiewa Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.1%

5–14 hours

35.7%

15–29 hours

16.8%

30+ hours

12.4%

Did not do domestic work

15.0%

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

Kiewa Household Size

1 person

13.2%

2 persons

41.0%

3 persons

20.8%

4 persons

12.5%

5 persons

6.9%

6+ persons

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kiewa Where Residents Moved From

Same address

400

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Kiewa Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.3%

Step family — no other children

7.0%

Blended family — no other children

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kiewa Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 32 total

Justice Procedures

Assault

Property Damage

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Kiewa Schools

schools nearby

government

1010

avg ICSEA score

138

total students

Kiewa Valley Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 138 students

1010

ICSEA

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

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Kiewa Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,131/wk

Median Rent $290/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.6%

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

If you earn X in Kiewa

Your weekly income

≈ $9,234/month

Median rent $290/wk

Left after rent $1,841/wk

Rent share 13.6%

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Kiewa vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Ashbourne (Vic.)

Pop: 242 Income: $1,132/wk Rent: $357/wk

The Gurdies

Pop: 243 Income: $564/wk Rent: $260/wk

Scotsburn

Pop: 244 Income: $806/wk Rent: $275/wk

Wildwood

Pop: 244 Income: $702/wk Rent: $550/wk

Cobains

Pop: 245 Income: $818/wk Rent: $240/wk

Smeaton

Pop: 245 Income: $747/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kiewa

What is the population of Kiewa VIC?

The population of Kiewa VIC is 483 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.6 people per km².Kiewa is ranked #5,087 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kiewa?

The median personal income in Kiewa VIC is $897 per week, or $46,644 per year.The median household income is $2,131 per week.Family income is $2,305 per week.Kiewa is ranked #2,176 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kiewa?

Median rent in Kiewa VIC is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 13.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kiewa ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kiewa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kiewa VIC is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kiewa?

The median age in Kiewa VIC is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kiewa a good suburb to live in?

Kiewa is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 483.The median income is $897/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.6% 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: 21344. All dollar figures in AUD.