Kilgin NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kilgin NSW is 59 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kilgin is $662 per week ($34,424 per year). Median rent in Kilgin is $305 per week ($1,322 per month). Kilgin has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Kilgin has a population density of 5.1 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (32% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kilgin is $1,950.

There were 1 recorded offences in Kilgin in 2025-26, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Kilgin Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Kilgin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$662/wk
$34,424 per year
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Median Rent
$305/wk
$1,322 per month
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Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Kilgin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (28) Female 46.2% (24)

Population Density

5.1
people per km²
59 people · 11.5 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,812
Family income/wk

Kilgin Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
60-64
65-69
75-79
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kilgin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
60.0% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
40.0% 4 dwellings

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

Kilgin Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Kilgin Religion

Catholic
31.6%
No Religion
24.6%
Anglican
17.5%
Christian (other)
12.3%
Not stated
8.8%
Baptist
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kilgin Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
47.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
36.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.9%

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

Kilgin Employment

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Employed full-time
33.3% 14 people
Employed part-time
33.3% 14 people
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Not in labour force
33.3% 14 people

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

Kilgin Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.0%
Certificate I/II
24.0%
Bachelor Degree
12.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.0%

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

Kilgin Occupation

Professionals
33.3%
Community & Personal Service
33.3%
Clerical & Administrative
33.3%

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

Kilgin Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.0%
Engineering
18.8%
Health
18.8%
Education
18.8%
Society & Culture
18.8%

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

Kilgin Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kilgin Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
36.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
27.3%
$4,000+/wk
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kilgin Marital Status

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Married
37.8% 17
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Divorced
6.7% 3
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Never married
55.6% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kilgin Ancestry

Australian
38.5%
English
24.4%
Irish
17.9%
Scottish
15.4%
Italian
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kilgin School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
41.7%
Vocational Education
33.3%
Secondary — Government
25.0%

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

Kilgin Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
8.0% 9
No need for assistance
92.0% 104

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

Kilgin Volunteering

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Volunteer
20.9% 9
Not a volunteer
79.1% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kilgin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.6%
Walked only
21.4%

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

Kilgin Car Ownership

1 vehicle
31.0%
2 vehicles
13.8%
3 vehicles
20.7%
4+ vehicles
34.5%

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

Kilgin Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
15.0%
3 bedrooms
30.0%
4 bedrooms
55.0%

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

Kilgin Population Mobility

15.1%
moved in the last year
43.4%
moved in the last 5 years
3.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
73.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kilgin Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
110
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kilgin Long-term Health Conditions

Kidney disease
4
Arthritis
3
Diabetes
3
Lung condition
3

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

Kilgin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
8.6%
$400-$499/wk
8.6%
$500-$649/wk
8.6%
$650-$799/wk
17.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kilgin Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
41.5%
Couple — no children under 15
30.2%
Couple — no children
15.1%
One parent — no children under 15
13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kilgin Military Service

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Previously served
7.1% 3
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Never served
92.9% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kilgin Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
29.5% 13
Did not provide
70.5% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kilgin When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015
3

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

Kilgin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
28.9%
5–14 hours
20.0%
15–29 hours
6.7%
30+ hours
15.6%
Did not do domestic work
28.9%

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

Kilgin Household Size

1 person
53.8%
3 persons
23.1%
5 persons
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kilgin Where Residents Moved From

Same address
45
Moved from NSW
8

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

Kilgin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kilgin Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Kilgin Rent Prices & Affordability

26%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,187/wk
Median Rent $305/wk
Rent-to-Income 25.7%

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

If you earn X in Kilgin

≈ $5,144/month
Median rent $305/wk
Left after rent $882/wk
Rent share 25.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Kilgin vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kilgin

What is the population of Kilgin NSW?

The population of Kilgin NSW is 59 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Kilgin?

The median personal income in Kilgin NSW is $662 per week, or $34,424 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.

How much is rent in Kilgin?

Median rent in Kilgin NSW is $305 per week ($1,322 per month).Rent represents 25.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Kilgin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kilgin NSW is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kilgin?

The median age in Kilgin NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kilgin a good suburb to live in?

Kilgin is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 59.The median income is $662/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12134. All dollar figures in AUD.