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Kilaben Bay NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kilaben Bay NSW is 1,516 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kilaben Bay is $859 per week ($44,668 per year). Median rent in Kilaben Bay is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Kilaben Bay has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Kilaben Bay has a population density of 942.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kilaben Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kilaben Bay is $2,036.

There were 5 recorded offences in Kilaben Bay in 2025-26, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (2 offences).

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Kilaben Bay Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kilaben Bay Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$859/wk

$44,668 per year

#2643 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$390/wk

$1,690 per month

#2258 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,036/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Kilaben Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (745) Female 51.0% (774)

Population Density

942.6

people per km²

1,516 people · 1.6 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,523

Family income/wk

Kilaben Bay 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kilaben Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.3% 249 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.7% 227 dwellings

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

Kilaben Bay Country of Birth

Australia

94.6%

England

4.5%

Canada

0.4%

Germany

0.4%

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

Kilaben Bay Religion

No Religion

45.1%

Catholic

19.0%

Anglican

18.1%

Not stated

5.7%

Uniting Church

5.4%

Christian (other)

3.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.8%

Pentecostal

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kilaben Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.0%

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

Kilaben Bay Languages Spoken at Home

Other

32.0%

Spanish

20.0%

Mandarin

12.0%

German

12.0%

Greek

12.0%

Italian

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Kilaben Bay Employment

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Employed full-time

36.8% 421 people

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Employed part-time

21.8% 249 people

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Unemployed

2.4% 27 people

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Not in labour force

39.0% 446 people

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

Kilaben Bay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

37.8%

Bachelor Degree

25.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.8%

Postgraduate Degree

9.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.6%

Certificate I/II

2.6%

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

Kilaben Bay Occupation

Professionals

27.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.9%

Managers

15.5%

Clerical & Administrative

14.4%

Community & Personal Service

11.3%

Sales Workers

4.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.6%

Labourers

3.7%

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

Kilaben Bay Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.2%

Engineering

20.2%

Society & Culture

12.5%

Health

11.0%

Education

9.9%

Architecture & Building

7.8%

Creative Arts

4.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.8%

Agriculture & Environment

3.2%

Information Technology

2.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.7%

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

Kilaben Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.0%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

2.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kilaben Bay Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.9%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

0.6%

$300-$399/wk

0.6%

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

6.2%

$800-$999/wk

5.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.6%

$4,000+/wk

17.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kilaben Bay Marital Status

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Married

59.7% 748

↔️

Separated

2.8% 35

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Divorced

8.2% 103

🕊️

Widowed

4.9% 61

👤

Never married

24.4% 305

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kilaben Bay Ancestry

English

35.1%

Australian

29.9%

Scottish

9.8%

Irish

9.3%

Other

3.9%

German

3.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.7%

Welsh

1.7%

Italian

1.5%

Chinese

1.1%

Dutch

0.9%

Polish

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kilaben Bay School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

29.0%

Secondary — Government

17.5%

Pre-school

11.8%

Vocational Education

10.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.4%

Secondary — Catholic

8.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.4%

Primary — Catholic

7.1%

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

Kilaben Bay Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.2% 150

✅

No need for assistance

94.8% 2,760

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

Kilaben Bay Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.8% 213

—

Not a volunteer

82.2% 984

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kilaben Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.7%

$300-$449/mo

2.1%

$600-$799/mo

4.2%

$800-$999/mo

1.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

20.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kilaben Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.8%

Did not go to work

19.9%

Car (passenger)

6.4%

Truck

1.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.8%

Walked only

1.4%

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

Kilaben Bay Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.8%

1 vehicle

22.6%

2 vehicles

46.3%

3 vehicles

17.9%

4+ vehicles

11.5%

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

Kilaben Bay Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.6%

2 bedrooms

6.8%

3 bedrooms

38.2%

4 bedrooms

38.7%

5 bedrooms

11.9%

6+ bedrooms

2.7%

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

Kilaben Bay Population Mobility

11.5%

moved in the last year

36.6%

moved in the last 5 years

3.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kilaben Bay Indigenous Population

4.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

129

Indigenous residents

2,796

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kilaben Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

124

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Kilaben Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.4%

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$150-$299/wk

5.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

$3,500+/wk

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kilaben Bay Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.3%

Couple — no children

33.8%

Couple — no children under 15

19.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.5%

One parent — children under 15

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kilaben Bay Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 4

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Previously served

3.6% 43

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Never served

96.1% 1,156

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kilaben Bay Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.3% 171

—

Did not provide

85.7% 1,021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kilaben Bay Children Ever Born

No children

23.1%

1 child

11.8%

2 children

36.9%

3 children

19.7%

4 children

7.1%

5+ children

1.5%

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

Kilaben Bay When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2018

2019

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

Kilaben Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.4%

5–14 hours

32.9%

15–29 hours

18.0%

30+ hours

12.9%

Did not do domestic work

18.7%

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

Kilaben Bay Household Size

1 person

17.2%

2 persons

40.2%

3 persons

15.6%

4 persons

18.7%

5 persons

7.1%

6+ persons

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kilaben Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,283

Moved from NSW

102

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

Moved from QLD

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

Kilaben Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.3%

Step family — no other children

12.5%

Blended family — no other children

3.6%

Intact family — other children present

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kilaben Bay Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Drug Offences

Other Against Person

Theft

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Kilaben Bay Schools

schools nearby

government

996

avg ICSEA score

2,326

total students

Toronto Adventist School Independent

Primary · K-6 · 43 students

1173

ICSEA

Coal Point Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 245 students

1065

ICSEA

St Joseph's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 194 students

1023

ICSEA

Rathmines Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 311 students

996

ICSEA

Blackalls Park Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 217 students

966

ICSEA

Toronto High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 952 students

961

ICSEA

Toronto Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 201 students

910

ICSEA

Biraban Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 163 students

871

ICSEA

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

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Kilaben Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,186/wk

Median Rent $390/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.8%

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

If you earn X in Kilaben Bay

Your weekly income

≈ $9,473/month

Median rent $390/wk

Left after rent $1,796/wk

Rent share 17.8%

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Kilaben Bay vs State & National Average

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Pop: 758 Income: $756/wk Rent: $450/wk

Williamtown

Pop: 762 Income: $607/wk Rent: $320/wk

Welby

Pop: 764 Income: $664/wk Rent: $376/wk

Marmong Point

Pop: 765 Income: $845/wk Rent: $390/wk

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Pop: 766 Income: $498/wk Rent: $285/wk

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Pop: 766 Income: $478/wk Rent: $283/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kilaben Bay

What is the population of Kilaben Bay NSW?

The population of Kilaben Bay NSW is 1,516 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 942.6 people per km².Kilaben Bay is ranked #3,381 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kilaben Bay?

The median personal income in Kilaben Bay NSW is $859 per week, or $44,668 per year.The median household income is $2,186 per week.Family income is $2,523 per week.Kilaben Bay is ranked #2,643 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kilaben Bay?

Median rent in Kilaben Bay NSW is $390 per week ($1,690 per month).Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kilaben Bay ranks #2,258 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kilaben Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kilaben Bay NSW is $2,036. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kilaben Bay?

The median age in Kilaben Bay NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kilaben Bay a good suburb to live in?

Kilaben Bay is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,516.The median income is $859/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% 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: 12133. All dollar figures in AUD.