Kilburn, SA: suburb profile

The population of Kilburn SA is 5,633 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kilburn is $542 per week ($28,184 per year). Median rent in Kilburn is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Kilburn has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Kilburn has a population density of 1,940 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kilburn is Afghanistan. The most common religion is No religion (25.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kilburn is $1,472.

There were 385 recorded offences in Kilburn in 2025-26, a rate of 68 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (210 offences).

Population
5,633
Census 2021
Median income
$542/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$270/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
34years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Kilburn vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Kilburn is $542 a week, 29% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 617th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $270 a week, $30 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 22.9% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 34, 9 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureKilburnTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$542/wk$759/wk −29%$766/wk
Household income$1,179/wk$1,494/wk −21%$1,637/wk
Rent$270/wk$300/wk −10%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,472/mo$1,534/mo −4%$1,733/mo
Median age3443 −9 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.9%19.5% +3.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Kilburn, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Kilburn Population

5,633 residents at the 2021 Census.

Kilburn Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$542/wk
$28,184 per year
Ranked 7,808 of 14,663
Median Rent
$270/wk
$1,170 per month
Ranked 5,664 of 14,663
Median Age
34years
4 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,472/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Kilburn Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,179/wk
Median rent $270/wk
Rent to income 22.9%

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

Median rent in Kilburn against your income

About $5,109 a month
Median rent $270/wk
Left after rent $909/wk
Rent share 22.9%

Kilburn Schools

16
schools nearby
8
government
1016
avg ICSEA score
4,715
total students
Prospect Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 537 students
1109
ICSEA
Nailsworth Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 548 students
1106
ICSEA
Rosary School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 484 students
1101
ICSEA
St Paul Lutheran School Independent
Primary · R-6 · 260 students
1062
ICSEA
Prospect North Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 373 students
1037
ICSEA
St Gabriel's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 306 students
1032
ICSEA
St Margaret Mary's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 324 students
1024
ICSEA
Enfield Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 188 students
978
ICSEA
St Brigid's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 165 students
965
ICSEA
Adelaide Secondary School of English Government
Secondary · U · 487 students
961
ICSEA
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 478 students
960
ICSEA
Pooraka Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 182 students
954
ICSEA
Blair Athol North B-6 School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 383 students
918
ICSEA
Sports College South Australia - The Parks Campus Independent
Secondary
Youth Education Centre - Flexicentre Campus (Kilburn) Government
Combined

Showing 15 of 16 schools.

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

All schools near Kilburn, with a map

Kilburn Map

Kilburn, South Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Kilburn, South Australia: 34.8597°S, 138.5855°E

Kilburn Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (16)

People in Kilburn

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.6% (3,133) Female 44.4% (2,502)

Population Density

1,940
people per km²
5,633 people · 2.9 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,433
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Afghanistan
10.2%
India
9.0%
Vietnam
5.1%
Pakistan
2.9%
Philippines
1.8%
China
1.6%
England
1.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Vietnamese
6.6%
Punjabi
5.1%
Arabic
2.4%
Persian (excluding Dari)
2.0%
Mandarin
1.9%
Bengali
1.9%
Greek
1.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
16.3%
Australian
16.2%
Vietnamese
6.6%
Indian
6.2%
Chinese
5.7%
Scottish
3.7%
Irish
3.5%
Italian
3.3%
German
2.8%
Greek
2.6%
Australian Aboriginal
2.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
25.6%
Islam
22.8%
Catholic
14.4%
Not stated
7.4%
Hinduism
6.2%
Buddhism
5.2%
Other religions
5.0%
Sikhism
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
40.4% 1,888
Separated
3.1% 146
Divorced
8.4% 392
Widowed
5.1% 239
Never married
43.0% 2,010

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.0%
Couple: no children
21.1%
Couple: no children under 15
15.4%
One parent: no children under 15
10.1%
One parent: children under 15
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
30.4%
2 persons
27.1%
3 persons
16.5%
4 persons
14.0%
5 persons
6.0%
6+ persons
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Kilburn

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,017 occupied private dwellings in Kilburn at the 2021 Census, 55.0% were rented, 17.9% owned outright and 23.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.2% 24 dwellings
Owned outright
17.9% 362 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
23.9% 482 dwellings
Rented
55.0% 1,109 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.1% 43 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
51.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
44.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.4%
2 bedrooms
30.8%
3 bedrooms
50.8%
4 bedrooms
11.7%
5 bedrooms
2.6%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.2%
$300-$449/mo
3.4%
$450-$599/mo
3.6%
$600-$799/mo
3.4%
$800-$999/mo
6.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
26.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
24.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
5.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
16.4%
1 vehicle
40.5%
2 vehicles
28.0%
3 vehicles
9.4%
4+ vehicles
5.7%

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

Work, income and education in Kilburn

Employment

Employed full-time
29.1% 1,248 people
Employed part-time
20.8% 891 people
Unemployed
5.7% 246 people
Not in labour force
44.3% 1,898 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
22.8%
Community & Personal Service
18.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.0%
Labourers
11.9%
Clerical & Administrative
9.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.5%
Managers
7.7%
Sales Workers
6.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
3.2%
$300-$399/wk
5.0%
$400-$499/wk
10.0%
$500-$649/wk
5.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.7%
$800-$999/wk
8.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.3%
$4,000+/wk
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
10.3%
$300-$399/wk
7.2%
$400-$499/wk
6.2%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
12.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.5%
$3,500+/wk
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.8%
Bus
9.4%
Did not go to work
7.9%
Car (passenger)
6.0%
Walked only
2.2%
Taxi/Rideshare
1.3%
Bicycle
1.1%
Other
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%
Truck
0.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
69.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
35.2%
Certificate III/IV
25.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.6%
Postgraduate Degree
16.5%
Certificate I/II
3.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.6%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.4%
Engineering
16.6%
Society & Culture
14.0%
Health
11.3%
Information Technology
8.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.8%
Education
5.8%
Architecture & Building
5.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.8%
Creative Arts
3.7%
Agriculture & Environment
1.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
25.5%
Vocational Education
23.7%
Secondary: Government
15.6%
Primary: Catholic
11.6%
Secondary: Catholic
9.0%
Pre-school
7.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.5%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
85.0%
Has need for assistance
8.2%
Need for assistance not stated
6.9%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
567
Diabetes
188
Asthma
182
Arthritis
151
Heart disease
131
Lung condition
86
Cancer
56
Stroke
52
Kidney disease
41
Dementia
23

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.5% 541
Did not provide
87.5% 3,774

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.5% 497
Not a volunteer
88.5% 3,832

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 4
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 9
Previously served
1.2% 52
Never served
98.5% 4,313

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
41.1%
1 child
14.9%
2 children
23.3%
3 children
11.9%
4 children
5.5%
5+ children
3.2%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
17
1951: 1960
73
1961: 1970
101
1971: 1980
95
1981: 1990
215
1991: 2000
177
2001: 2010
539
2011: 2015
602
2016
141
2017
158
2018
222
2019
288
2020
121
2021
16

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

Population Mobility

16.9%
moved in the last year
47.5%
moved in the last 5 years
9.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,323
Moved from SA
450
Moved: same area (SA2)
242
Moved from overseas
53
Moved from VIC
43
Moved from NSW
26
Moved from QLD
16
Moved from NT
8
Moved from WA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.1%
5: 14 hours
23.4%
15: 29 hours
8.7%
30+ hours
7.8%
Did not do domestic work
41.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
90.0%
Step family: no other children
5.4%
Blended family: no other children
2.6%
Intact family: other children present
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Kilburn Crime Statistics

385 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
210
Assault
67
Property Damage
50
Break & Enter
28
Fraud
18
Other Against Person
8
Robbery
4

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Kilburn

The closest suburb to Kilburn is Blair Athol (SA), 1.0 km away.

Blair Athol (SA)
1.0 km away · income $640/wk · rent $321/wk
Enfield (SA)
1.8 km away · income $696/wk · rent $320/wk
Angle Park
2.3 km away · income $516/wk · rent $199/wk
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2.4 km away · income $548/wk · rent $242/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kilburn

What is the population of Kilburn SA?

The population of Kilburn SA is 5,633 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,940 people per km². Kilburn is ranked #1,403 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kilburn?

The median personal income in Kilburn SA is $542 per week, or $28,184 per year. The median household income is $1,179 per week. Family income is $1,433 per week. Kilburn is ranked #7,808 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kilburn?

Median rent in Kilburn SA is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Rent represents 22.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Kilburn ranks #5,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kilburn?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kilburn SA is $1,472. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kilburn?

The median age in Kilburn SA is 34 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kilburn a good suburb to live in?

Kilburn is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 5,633. The median income is $542/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.9% 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: 40692. All dollar figures in AUD.