Suburbs Kilsyth South

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Kilsyth South VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kilsyth South, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Kilsyth South VIC is 2,862 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kilsyth South is $837 per week ($43,524 per year). Median rent in Kilsyth South is $426 per week ($1,846 per month). Kilsyth South has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Kilsyth South has a population density of 853.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kilsyth South is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kilsyth South is $1,950.

There were 105 recorded offences in Kilsyth South in 2025-25, a rate of 37 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (35 offences).

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📍 Kilsyth South, Victoria — 37.8310°S, 145.3100°E

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Kilsyth South Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Kilsyth South Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$837/wk
$43,524 per year
#3006 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$426/wk
$1,846 per month
#1457 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Kilsyth South Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (1,436) Female 49.7% (1,420)

Population Density

853.5
people per km²
2,862 people · 3.4 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,459
Family income/wk

Kilsyth South 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)

Kilsyth South Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
43.8% 378 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
56.2% 485 dwellings

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

Kilsyth South Country of Birth

Australia
92.1%
England
4.5%
India
1.3%
China
0.7%
Egypt
0.4%
Cambodia
0.3%
Chile
0.3%
Germany
0.3%
Fiji
0.2%

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

Kilsyth South Religion

No Religion
54.4%
Catholic
23.5%
Anglican
8.4%
Not stated
4.2%
Christian (other)
3.2%
Baptist
2.3%
Uniting Church
2.0%
Buddhism
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kilsyth South Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
58.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.7%

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

Kilsyth South Languages Spoken at Home

Other
27.7%
Mandarin
16.9%
Vietnamese
13.3%
Hindi
10.8%
Khmer
10.8%
SAL Tot
7.2%
Greek
7.2%
Afrikaans
6.0%

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

Kilsyth South Employment

💼
Employed full-time
44.0% 994 people
⏰
Employed part-time
26.8% 606 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.7% 60 people
🏠
Not in labour force
26.5% 597 people

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

Kilsyth South Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.8%
Bachelor Degree
24.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.3%
Postgraduate Degree
4.0%
Certificate I/II
2.1%

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

Kilsyth South Occupation

Professionals
27.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
22.4%
Managers
13.2%
Community & Personal Service
11.9%
Clerical & Administrative
10.8%
Sales Workers
5.6%
Labourers
5.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.8%

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

Kilsyth South Field of Study

Engineering
19.6%
Management & Commerce
19.3%
Society & Culture
12.3%
Health
11.6%
Architecture & Building
10.7%
Education
10.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.5%
Information Technology
3.4%
Creative Arts
3.4%
Agriculture & Environment
2.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.3%

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

Kilsyth South Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kilsyth South Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
1.2%
$150-$299/wk
0.6%
$300-$399/wk
1.7%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
1.9%
$650-$799/wk
3.9%
$800-$999/wk
4.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.0%
$4,000+/wk
17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kilsyth South Marital Status

💍
Married
54.1% 1,305
↔️
Separated
2.5% 61
📋
Divorced
6.1% 148
🕊️
Widowed
2.4% 58
👤
Never married
34.8% 840

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kilsyth South Ancestry

Australian
32.0%
English
32.0%
Scottish
7.8%
Irish
7.8%
Other
4.7%
German
4.0%
Italian
3.7%
Dutch
3.6%
Chinese
1.4%
Indian
1.3%
Welsh
0.9%
Maltese
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kilsyth South School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
30.3%
Secondary — Government
25.6%
Vocational Education
13.5%
Pre-school
10.0%
Secondary — Catholic
9.3%
Primary — Catholic
6.2%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
3.5%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
1.6%

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

Kilsyth South Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
5.1% 285
✅
No need for assistance
94.9% 5,331

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

Kilsyth South Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
16.0% 377
—
Not a volunteer
84.0% 1,980

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kilsyth South Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.2%
$300-$449/mo
2.1%
$450-$599/mo
2.8%
$600-$799/mo
3.9%
$800-$999/mo
5.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
11.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kilsyth South How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.4%
Did not go to work
17.7%
Car (passenger)
4.3%
Truck
1.3%
Walked only
1.1%
Train
0.8%
Bus
0.7%
Bicycle
0.5%
Other
0.2%

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

Kilsyth South Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.9%
1 vehicle
16.2%
2 vehicles
41.3%
3 vehicles
22.6%
4+ vehicles
19.0%

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

Kilsyth South Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.0%
2 bedrooms
2.9%
3 bedrooms
38.2%
4 bedrooms
46.2%
5 bedrooms
10.1%
6+ bedrooms
1.6%

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

Kilsyth South Population Mobility

7.0%
moved in the last year
18.5%
moved in the last 5 years
3.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
73.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kilsyth South Indigenous Population

0.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
28
Indigenous residents
5,608
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kilsyth South Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
301
Asthma
119
Arthritis
86
Diabetes
55
Heart disease
51
Lung condition
39
Cancer
33
Stroke
17
Kidney disease
15
Dementia
6

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

Kilsyth South Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.8%
$1-$149/wk
5.8%
$150-$299/wk
6.4%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
3.0%
$500-$649/wk
4.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.9%
$3,500+/wk
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kilsyth South Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
37.4%
Couple — no children under 15
33.0%
Couple — no children
20.3%
One parent — no children under 15
5.1%
One parent — children under 15
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kilsyth South Military Service

🏅
Previously served
1.9% 45
👤
Never served
98.1% 2,315

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kilsyth South Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
15.1% 356
—
Did not provide
84.9% 2,000

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kilsyth South Children Ever Born

No children
31.5%
1 child
9.1%
2 children
34.5%
3 children
17.7%
4 children
5.5%
5+ children
1.6%

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

Kilsyth South When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
6
1951–1960
30
1961–1970
79
1971–1980
54
1981–1990
86
1991–2000
50
2001–2010
66
2011–2015
16
2017
10
2018
4
2019
4

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

Kilsyth South Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.9%
5–14 hours
28.2%
15–29 hours
13.4%
30+ hours
8.9%
Did not do domestic work
23.6%

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

Kilsyth South Household Size

1 person
11.9%
2 persons
29.1%
3 persons
20.3%
4 persons
24.1%
5 persons
10.6%
6+ persons
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kilsyth South Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,589
Moved from VIC
158
Moved — same area (SA2)
24
Moved from overseas
4
Moved from NSW
3
Moved from QLD
3

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

Kilsyth South Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
88.4%
Step family — no other children
6.3%
Blended family — no other children
3.4%
Intact family — other children present
1.1%
Other couple — children only
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kilsyth South Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 105 total

Theft
35
Justice Procedures
16
Break & Enter
15
Assault
14
Property Damage
9
Public Order
7
Drug Offences
6
Fraud
3

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Kilsyth South Schools

12
schools nearby
9
government
1021
avg ICSEA score
3,569
total students
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 255 students
1069
ICSEA
Ghilgai School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 94 students
1061
ICSEA
St Richard's Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 166 students
1058
ICSEA
Boronia Heights Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 507 students
1051
ICSEA
Billanook Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 438 students
1048
ICSEA
The Basin Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 583 students
1042
ICSEA
Dorset Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 525 students
1034
ICSEA
Bayswater North Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 211 students
1015
ICSEA
Boronia K-12 College Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 494 students
982
ICSEA
Croydon Special Developmental School Government
Combined · U · 106 students
976
ICSEA
Gladesville Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 76 students
968
ICSEA
Kilsyth Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 114 students
948
ICSEA

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

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Kilsyth South Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,328/wk
Median Rent $426/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.3%

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

If you earn X in Kilsyth South

≈ $10,088/month
Median rent $426/wk
Left after rent $1,902/wk
Rent share 18.3%

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Kilsyth South vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Lucknow (Vic.)
Pop: 1,439 Income: $708/wk Rent: $290/wk
Haven
Pop: 1,443 Income: $912/wk Rent: $303/wk
Mount Macedon
Pop: 1,450 Income: $1,075/wk Rent: $330/wk
Donald
Pop: 1,472 Income: $604/wk Rent: $180/wk
Mortlake (Vic.)
Pop: 1,477 Income: $572/wk Rent: $220/wk
Wandong
Pop: 1,477 Income: $767/wk Rent: $305/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kilsyth South

What is the population of Kilsyth South VIC?

The population of Kilsyth South VIC is 2,862 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 853.5 people per km².Kilsyth South is ranked #2,493 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kilsyth South?

The median personal income in Kilsyth South VIC is $837 per week, or $43,524 per year.The median household income is $2,328 per week.Family income is $2,459 per week.Kilsyth South is ranked #3,006 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kilsyth South?

Median rent in Kilsyth South VIC is $426 per week ($1,846 per month).Rent represents 18.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kilsyth South ranks #1,457 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kilsyth South?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kilsyth South VIC 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 Kilsyth South?

The median age in Kilsyth South VIC is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kilsyth South a good suburb to live in?

Kilsyth South is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,862.The median income is $837/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.3% 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: 21355. All dollar figures in AUD.