Killawarra NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Killawarra NSW is 178 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Killawarra is $608 per week ($31,616 per year). Median rent in Killawarra is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Killawarra has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Killawarra has a population density of 8.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Killawarra is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Killawarra is $1,689.

There were 4 recorded offences in Killawarra in 2025-26, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (3 offences).

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Killawarra Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Killawarra Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$608/wk
$31,616 per year
#6961 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$340/wk
$1,473 per month
#3592 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,689/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Killawarra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.0% (83) Female 52.0% (90)

Population Density

8.1
people per km²
178 people · 22.1 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,528
Family income/wk

Killawarra Age Distribution

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)

Killawarra Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
61.1% 33 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
38.9% 21 dwellings

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

Killawarra Country of Birth

Australia
96.2%
England
3.8%

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

Killawarra Religion

No Religion
38.4%
Anglican
21.6%
Catholic
13.5%
Uniting Church
10.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.5%
Christian (other)
4.3%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
2.7%
Not stated
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Killawarra Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
46.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
34.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.0%

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

Killawarra Employment

💼
Employed full-time
28.4% 38 people
Employed part-time
18.7% 25 people
🔍
Unemployed
4.5% 6 people
🏠
Not in labour force
48.5% 65 people

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

Killawarra Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.1%
Bachelor Degree
19.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.4%
Postgraduate Degree
8.2%
Certificate I/II
4.1%

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

Killawarra Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
24.4%
Clerical & Administrative
20.0%
Professionals
17.8%
Sales Workers
17.8%
Managers
11.1%
Labourers
8.9%

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

Killawarra Field of Study

Health
25.6%
Management & Commerce
18.6%
Agriculture & Environment
16.3%
Architecture & Building
11.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.0%
Education
7.0%
Society & Culture
7.0%
Engineering
7.0%

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

Killawarra Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Killawarra Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
6.5%
$400-$499/wk
8.7%
$650-$799/wk
8.7%
$800-$999/wk
15.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.7%
$4,000+/wk
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Killawarra Marital Status

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Married
63.9% 94
📋
Divorced
7.5% 11
🕊️
Widowed
2.7% 4
👤
Never married
25.9% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Killawarra Ancestry

Australian
41.5%
English
35.2%
Scottish
9.7%
Irish
5.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.7%
Hungarian
2.1%
German
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Killawarra School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
38.6%
Primary — Government
27.3%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
15.9%
Primary — Catholic
9.1%
Vocational Education
9.1%

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

Killawarra Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.3% 15
No need for assistance
95.7% 330

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

Killawarra Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
21.3% 29
Not a volunteer
78.7% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Killawarra Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
46.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
53.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Killawarra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
63.0%
Did not go to work
16.7%
Walked only
9.3%
Car (passenger)
5.6%
Other
5.6%

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

Killawarra Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.1%
2 vehicles
39.3%
3 vehicles
21.4%
4+ vehicles
23.2%

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

Killawarra Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
5.7%
3 bedrooms
54.7%
4 bedrooms
34.0%
5 bedrooms
5.7%

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

Killawarra Population Mobility

14.0%
moved in the last year
31.0%
moved in the last 5 years
5.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Killawarra Indigenous Population

2.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
315
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Killawarra Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
17
Arthritis
9
Kidney disease
8
Heart disease
5
Cancer
4
Diabetes
3
Asthma
3
Stroke
3

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

Killawarra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.0%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
7.1%
$300-$399/wk
8.0%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
16.1%
$800-$999/wk
17.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.7%
$3,500+/wk
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Killawarra Family Structure

Couple — no children
48.7%
Couple — children under 15
36.5%
Couple — no children under 15
7.1%
One parent — children under 15
4.5%
One parent — no children under 15
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Killawarra Military Service

🏅
Previously served
8.5% 12
👤
Never served
91.5% 130

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Killawarra Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
20.7% 28
Did not provide
79.3% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Killawarra Children Ever Born

No children
20.5%
1 child
6.8%
2 children
27.3%
3 children
45.5%

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

Killawarra When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
4

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

Killawarra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.8%
5–14 hours
26.2%
15–29 hours
18.8%
30+ hours
21.5%
Did not do domestic work
14.8%

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

Killawarra Household Size

1 person
15.4%
2 persons
50.8%
3 persons
9.2%
4 persons
6.2%
5 persons
10.8%
6+ persons
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Killawarra Where Residents Moved From

Same address
141
Moved from NSW
23

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

Killawarra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Killawarra Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Property Damage
3
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Killawarra Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,575/wk
Median Rent $340/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.6%

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

If you earn X in Killawarra

≈ $6,825/month
Median rent $340/wk
Left after rent $1,235/wk
Rent share 21.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Killawarra vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Killawarra

What is the population of Killawarra NSW?

The population of Killawarra NSW is 178 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.1 people per km².Killawarra is ranked #7,281 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Killawarra?

The median personal income in Killawarra NSW is $608 per week, or $31,616 per year.The median household income is $1,575 per week.Family income is $1,528 per week.Killawarra is ranked #6,961 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Killawarra?

Median rent in Killawarra NSW is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 21.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Killawarra ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Killawarra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Killawarra NSW is $1,689. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Killawarra?

The median age in Killawarra NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Killawarra a good suburb to live in?

Killawarra is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 178.The median income is $608/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.6% 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: 12140. All dollar figures in AUD.