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Killcare NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Killcare NSW is 517 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Killcare is $919 per week ($47,788 per year). Median rent in Killcare is $445 per week ($1,928 per month). Killcare has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Killcare has a population density of 312.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Killcare is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Killcare is $2,167.

There were 2 recorded offences in Killcare in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Killcare Population

residents (Census 2021)

Killcare Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$919/wk

$47,788 per year

#1918 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$445/wk

$1,928 per month

#1221 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Killcare Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (254) Female 50.8% (262)

Population Density

312.1

people per km²

517 people · 1.7 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,204

Family income/wk

Killcare 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)

Killcare Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.6% 109 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.4% 68 dwellings

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

Killcare Country of Birth

Australia

87.4%

England

12.6%

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

Killcare Religion

No Religion

57.3%

Catholic

16.3%

Anglican

13.2%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

4.9%

Not stated

3.0%

Uniting Church

2.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.8%

Buddhism

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Killcare Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

73.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.2%

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

Killcare Languages Spoken at Home

French

66.7%

Japan

33.3%

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

Killcare Employment

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Employed full-time

27.6% 113 people

⏰

Employed part-time

24.0% 98 people

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Unemployed

2.7% 11 people

🏠

Not in labour force

45.7% 187 people

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

Killcare Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

38.0%

Certificate III/IV

20.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.0%

Postgraduate Degree

14.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.8%

Certificate I/II

2.4%

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

Killcare Occupation

Professionals

40.9%

Managers

24.0%

Clerical & Administrative

12.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.7%

Sales Workers

4.1%

Community & Personal Service

3.5%

Labourers

3.5%

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

Killcare Field of Study

Management & Commerce

29.1%

Society & Culture

15.4%

Health

12.0%

Architecture & Building

10.3%

Creative Arts

8.6%

Engineering

8.0%

Education

8.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.9%

Agriculture & Environment

2.9%

Information Technology

2.9%

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

Killcare Dwelling Types

Separate house

94.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Killcare Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

1.6%

$150-$299/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

5.7%

$800-$999/wk

5.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.1%

$4,000+/wk

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Killcare Marital Status

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Married

55.3% 241

↔️

Separated

4.8% 21

📋

Divorced

11.7% 51

🕊️

Widowed

4.1% 18

👤

Never married

24.1% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Killcare Ancestry

English

36.8%

Australian

23.4%

Irish

12.9%

Scottish

12.0%

Other

5.5%

French

2.1%

German

1.8%

Italian

1.6%

Chinese

1.1%

Dutch

1.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.0%

Indian

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Killcare School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

39.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

15.7%

Pre-school

14.8%

Secondary — Government

13.9%

Vocational Education

13.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.8%

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

Killcare Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.0% 30

✅

No need for assistance

97.0% 965

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

Killcare Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

27.3% 117

—

Not a volunteer

72.7% 311

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Killcare Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

15.1%

$800-$999/mo

13.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

5.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

18.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Killcare How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.2%

Did not go to work

20.7%

Walked only

5.4%

Car (passenger)

2.7%

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

Killcare Car Ownership

1 vehicle

39.6%

2 vehicles

45.9%

3 vehicles

10.6%

4+ vehicles

3.9%

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

Killcare Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.9%

2 bedrooms

17.0%

3 bedrooms

40.8%

4 bedrooms

28.6%

5 bedrooms

11.7%

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

Killcare Population Mobility

14.9%

moved in the last year

42.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Killcare Indigenous Population

1.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

998

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Killcare Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Killcare Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.6%

$1-$149/wk

3.3%

$150-$299/wk

4.9%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

10.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.2%

$3,500+/wk

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Killcare Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.1%

Couple — children under 15

35.3%

Couple — no children under 15

16.0%

One parent — children under 15

7.0%

One parent — no children under 15

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Killcare Military Service

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Previously served

2.3% 10

👤

Never served

97.7% 419

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Killcare Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.3% 64

—

Did not provide

84.7% 354

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Killcare Children Ever Born

No children

20.1%

1 child

7.1%

2 children

46.9%

3 children

20.1%

4 children

5.8%

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

Killcare When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Killcare Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.1%

5–14 hours

35.1%

15–29 hours

21.5%

30+ hours

11.1%

Did not do domestic work

13.2%

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

Killcare Household Size

1 person

22.4%

2 persons

45.7%

3 persons

12.4%

4 persons

13.8%

5 persons

2.9%

6+ persons

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Killcare Where Residents Moved From

Same address

435

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from TAS

Moved from overseas

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

Killcare Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Killcare Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Killcare Schools

schools nearby

government

1067

avg ICSEA score

814

total students

Pretty Beach Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 154 students

1102

ICSEA

Coast Christian School Independent

Primary · K-6 · 234 students

1061

ICSEA

Empire Bay Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 426 students

1039

ICSEA

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

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Killcare Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,890/wk

Median Rent $445/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.5%

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

If you earn X in Killcare

Your weekly income

≈ $8,190/month

Median rent $445/wk

Left after rent $1,445/wk

Rent share 23.5%

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Killcare vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Boxers Creek

Pop: 259 Income: $655/wk Rent: $290/wk

Elizabeth Beach

Pop: 259 Income: $731/wk Rent: $400/wk

Fiddletown

Pop: 259 Income: $1,016/wk Rent: $455/wk

Glenridding

Pop: 259 Income: $597/wk Rent: $285/wk

St Fillans

Pop: 259 Income: $685/wk Rent: $330/wk

Middle Brook

Pop: 260 Income: $852/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Killcare

What is the population of Killcare NSW?

The population of Killcare NSW is 517 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 312.1 people per km².Killcare is ranked #4,973 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Killcare?

The median personal income in Killcare NSW is $919 per week, or $47,788 per year.The median household income is $1,890 per week.Family income is $2,204 per week.Killcare is ranked #1,918 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Killcare?

Median rent in Killcare NSW is $445 per week ($1,928 per month).Rent represents 23.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Killcare ranks #1,221 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Killcare?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Killcare NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Killcare?

The median age in Killcare NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Killcare a good suburb to live in?

Killcare is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 517.The median income is $919/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.5% 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: 12141. All dollar figures in AUD.