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Kilsyth VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kilsyth, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Kilsyth VIC is 11,699 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kilsyth is $803 per week ($41,756 per year). Median rent in Kilsyth is $391 per week ($1,694 per month). Kilsyth has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Kilsyth has a population density of 1253.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Kilsyth 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 is $1,972.
There were 688 recorded offences in Kilsyth in 2025-25, a rate of 59 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (201 offences).
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Kilsyth Population
Kilsyth Median Income & Rent
Kilsyth Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Kilsyth Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Kilsyth Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Kilsyth Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Kilsyth Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Kilsyth Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Kilsyth Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Kilsyth Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Kilsyth Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Kilsyth Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Kilsyth Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Kilsyth Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Kilsyth Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Kilsyth Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Kilsyth Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Kilsyth School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Kilsyth Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Kilsyth Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Kilsyth Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Kilsyth How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Kilsyth Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Kilsyth Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Kilsyth Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Kilsyth Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Kilsyth Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Kilsyth Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Kilsyth Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Kilsyth Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Kilsyth Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Kilsyth Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Kilsyth When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Kilsyth Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Kilsyth Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Kilsyth Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Kilsyth Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Kilsyth Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 688 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Kilsyth Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kilsyth
What is the population of Kilsyth VIC?
The population of Kilsyth VIC is 11,699 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1253.9 people per km².Kilsyth is ranked #477 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Kilsyth?
The median personal income in Kilsyth VIC is $803 per week, or $41,756 per year.The median household income is $1,649 per week.Family income is $2,056 per week.Kilsyth is ranked #3,580 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Kilsyth?
Median rent in Kilsyth VIC is $391 per week ($1,694 per month).Rent represents 23.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kilsyth ranks #2,246 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Kilsyth?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kilsyth VIC is $1,972. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Kilsyth?
The median age in Kilsyth VIC is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.
Is Kilsyth a good suburb to live in?
Kilsyth is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 11,699.The median income is $803/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.7% 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: 21354. All dollar figures in AUD.