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Kirkham NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kirkham NSW is 690 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kirkham is $1,009 per week ($52,468 per year). Median rent in Kirkham is $245 per week ($1,062 per month). Kirkham has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Kirkham has a population density of 163.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kirkham is China. The most common religion is Catholic (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kirkham is $2,800.

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

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Kirkham Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kirkham Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,009/wk

$52,468 per year

#1175 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$245/wk

$1,062 per month

#6551 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,800/mo

Avg household size: 3.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Kirkham Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (351) Female 49.1% (338)

Population Density

163.5

people per km²

690 people · 4.2 km²

Households

3.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$3,349

Family income/wk

Kirkham 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)

Kirkham Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.4% 100 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.6% 91 dwellings

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

Kirkham Country of Birth

Australia

94.7%

China

2.6%

England

2.6%

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

Kirkham Religion

Catholic

46.5%

Anglican

21.9%

No Religion

21.1%

Not stated

3.2%

Uniting Church

2.3%

Eastern Orthodox

2.0%

Christian (other)

2.0%

Islam

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kirkham Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

62.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.4%

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

Kirkham Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

35.1%

Mandarin

21.6%

Other

13.5%

IAL Punjabi

10.8%

Spanish

10.8%

Greek

8.1%

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

Kirkham Employment

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Employed full-time

39.5% 204 people

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Employed part-time

24.4% 126 people

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Unemployed

1.5% 8 people

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Not in labour force

34.6% 179 people

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

Kirkham Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

33.0%

Certificate III/IV

32.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.4%

Postgraduate Degree

9.8%

Certificate I/II

2.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.5%

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

Kirkham Occupation

Professionals

26.2%

Managers

25.8%

Clerical & Administrative

14.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.7%

Community & Personal Service

7.7%

Sales Workers

7.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.0%

Labourers

2.0%

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

Kirkham Field of Study

Management & Commerce

30.4%

Engineering

18.1%

Health

11.0%

Society & Culture

11.0%

Education

8.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.5%

Creative Arts

5.1%

Architecture & Building

4.2%

Information Technology

2.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.1%

Agriculture & Environment

1.3%

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

Kirkham Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kirkham Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.2%

$650-$799/wk

1.7%

$800-$999/wk

2.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.2%

$4,000+/wk

40.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kirkham Marital Status

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Married

60.1% 351

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Separated

2.2% 13

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Divorced

2.9% 17

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Widowed

2.2% 13

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Never married

32.5% 190

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kirkham Ancestry

English

27.7%

Australian

26.5%

Italian

12.9%

Scottish

7.7%

Irish

7.4%

Other

6.4%

Maltese

3.6%

Chinese

2.2%

Greek

1.5%

German

1.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.3%

Croatian

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kirkham School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

23.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

13.2%

Vocational Education

13.2%

Primary — Government

11.3%

Primary — Catholic

9.4%

Pre-school

8.8%

Secondary — Government

7.5%

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

Kirkham Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.2% 43

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No need for assistance

96.8% 1,306

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

Kirkham Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.0% 96

—

Not a volunteer

83.0% 468

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kirkham Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

13.1%

$600-$799/mo

4.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

4.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

26.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kirkham How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.8%

Did not go to work

24.1%

Car (passenger)

5.1%

Truck

2.0%

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

Kirkham Car Ownership

1 vehicle

5.8%

2 vehicles

38.9%

3 vehicles

25.3%

4+ vehicles

30.0%

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

Kirkham Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

4.7%

4 bedrooms

47.9%

5 bedrooms

33.2%

6+ bedrooms

14.2%

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

Kirkham Population Mobility

7.3%

moved in the last year

25.9%

moved in the last 5 years

2.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kirkham Indigenous Population

2.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,313

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kirkham Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Lung condition

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

Kirkham Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.2%

$1-$149/wk

5.6%

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

1.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

5.4%

$800-$999/wk

8.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.5%

$3,500+/wk

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kirkham Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.8%

Couple — no children under 15

30.7%

Couple — no children

23.5%

One parent — children under 15

5.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kirkham Military Service

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Previously served

1.9% 11

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Never served

98.1% 557

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kirkham Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.0% 90

—

Did not provide

84.0% 473

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kirkham Children Ever Born

No children

31.5%

1 child

7.4%

2 children

35.0%

3 children

24.5%

4 children

1.6%

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

Kirkham When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

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

Kirkham Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.3%

5–14 hours

26.3%

15–29 hours

16.5%

30+ hours

13.4%

Did not do domestic work

19.6%

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

Kirkham Household Size

1 person

6.9%

2 persons

34.2%

3 persons

13.4%

4 persons

20.3%

5 persons

17.3%

6+ persons

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kirkham Where Residents Moved From

Same address

625

Moved from NSW

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

Kirkham Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

94.0%

Step family — no other children

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kirkham Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Kirkham Schools

schools nearby

government

1025

avg ICSEA score

5,658

total students

Macarthur Anglican School Independent

Combined · K-12 · 1,177 students

1125

ICSEA

St Paul's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 622 students

1047

ICSEA

Camden Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 313 students

1041

ICSEA

Harrington Park Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 731 students

1035

ICSEA

Aspect Macarthur School Independent

Primary · U · 135 students

1032

ICSEA

Cobbitty Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 360 students

1021

ICSEA

Mawarra Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 386 students

1017

ICSEA

Yandelora School Government

Combined · U · 118 students

1017

ICSEA

Elderslie Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 539 students

1011

ICSEA

Mater Dei School Independent

Secondary · U · 129 students

993

ICSEA

Elderslie High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 857 students

988

ICSEA

Narellan Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 291 students

969

ICSEA

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

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Kirkham Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,416/wk

Median Rent $245/wk

Rent-to-Income 7.2%

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

If you earn X in Kirkham

Your weekly income

≈ $14,803/month

Median rent $245/wk

Left after rent $3,171/wk

Rent share 7.2%

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Income: $841/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $65/wk

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Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $95/wk

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Income: $958/wk Rent: $207/wk Save: $38/wk

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Income: $851/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $15/wk

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Income: $937/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $45/wk

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Income: $852/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $25/wk

Walgett

Income: $823/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $70/wk

Bourke

Income: $860/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $65/wk

Kirkham vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Mandurama

Pop: 345 Income: $693/wk Rent: $250/wk

Pindimar

Pop: 345 Income: $542/wk Rent: $350/wk

Smiths Creek (Tweed - NSW)

Pop: 345 Income: $486/wk Rent: $345/wk

Spring Flat

Pop: 345 Income: $1,025/wk Rent: $375/wk

Dyers Crossing

Pop: 346 Income: $503/wk Rent: $300/wk

Harwood

Pop: 346 Income: $593/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kirkham

What is the population of Kirkham NSW?

The population of Kirkham NSW is 690 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 163.5 people per km².Kirkham is ranked #4,520 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kirkham?

The median personal income in Kirkham NSW is $1,009 per week, or $52,468 per year.The median household income is $3,416 per week.Family income is $3,349 per week.Kirkham is ranked #1,175 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kirkham?

Median rent in Kirkham NSW is $245 per week ($1,062 per month).Rent represents 7.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kirkham ranks #6,551 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kirkham?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kirkham NSW is $2,800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kirkham?

The median age in Kirkham NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kirkham a good suburb to live in?

Kirkham is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 690.The median income is $1,009/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.2% 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: 12180. All dollar figures in AUD.