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Kinchela NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kinchela, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Kinchela NSW is 286 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kinchela is $721 per week ($37,492 per year). Median rent in Kinchela is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Kinchela has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Kinchela has a population density of 4.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Kinchela is Germany. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kinchela is $1,343.
There were 10 recorded offences in Kinchela in 2024-25, a rate of 35 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).
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Kinchela Population
Kinchela Median Income & Rent
Kinchela Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Kinchela Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Kinchela Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Kinchela Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Kinchela Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Kinchela Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Kinchela Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Kinchela Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Kinchela Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Kinchela Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Kinchela Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Kinchela Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Kinchela Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Kinchela Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Kinchela School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Kinchela Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Kinchela Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Kinchela Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Kinchela How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Kinchela Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Kinchela Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Kinchela Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Kinchela Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Kinchela Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Kinchela Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Kinchela Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Kinchela Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Kinchela Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Kinchela Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Kinchela When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Kinchela Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Kinchela Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Kinchela Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Kinchela Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Kinchela Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 10 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Kinchela 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 Kinchela
What is the population of Kinchela NSW?
The population of Kinchela NSW is 286 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.5 people per km².Kinchela is ranked #6,117 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Kinchela?
The median personal income in Kinchela NSW is $721 per week, or $37,492 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,593 per week.Kinchela is ranked #5,090 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Kinchela?
Median rent in Kinchela NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 24.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kinchela ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Kinchela?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kinchela NSW is $1,343. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Kinchela?
The median age in Kinchela NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Kinchela a good suburb to live in?
Kinchela is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 286.The median income is $721/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.4% 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: 12148. All dollar figures in AUD.