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Kirkwood QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kirkwood, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Kirkwood QLD is 2,513 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kirkwood is $990 per week ($51,480 per year). Median rent in Kirkwood is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Kirkwood has a median age of 28 years, younger than the national median of 38. Kirkwood has a population density of 297.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kirkwood is India. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kirkwood is $1,777.

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Kirkwood Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kirkwood Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$990/wk

$51,480 per year

#1277 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

28years

10 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,777/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Kirkwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (1,236) Female 50.8% (1,278)

Population Density

297.1

people per km²

2,513 people · 8.5 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,402

Family income/wk

Kirkwood 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)

Kirkwood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

17.2% 70 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

82.8% 338 dwellings

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

Kirkwood Country of Birth

Australia

93.1%

India

3.4%

England

1.6%

Egypt

0.6%

Canada

0.5%

Fiji

0.5%

Bangladesh

0.3%

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

Kirkwood Religion

No Religion

54.6%

Catholic

19.5%

Anglican

8.3%

Not stated

5.7%

Hinduism

3.6%

Christian (other)

3.2%

Pentecostal

3.2%

Uniting Church

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kirkwood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

65.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.2%

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

Kirkwood Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot

24.2%

Other

18.3%

SAL Tagalog

14.5%

Afrikaans

14.0%

SAL Filipin

10.8%

Hindi

7.0%

Tamil

6.5%

Urdu

4.8%

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

Kirkwood Employment

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Employed full-time

50.5% 805 people

⏰

Employed part-time

22.8% 364 people

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Unemployed

4.5% 71 people

🏠

Not in labour force

22.2% 354 people

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

Kirkwood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.8%

Bachelor Degree

23.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.4%

Certificate I/II

4.0%

Postgraduate Degree

3.7%

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

Kirkwood Occupation

Professionals

25.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.0%

Community & Personal Service

10.9%

Clerical & Administrative

10.5%

Managers

9.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.8%

Labourers

6.2%

Sales Workers

4.5%

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

Kirkwood Field of Study

Engineering

31.9%

Management & Commerce

18.5%

Education

11.2%

Health

9.5%

Society & Culture

9.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.5%

Architecture & Building

5.3%

Information Technology

2.5%

Creative Arts

1.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.7%

Agriculture & Environment

1.6%

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

Kirkwood Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kirkwood Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.1%

$150-$299/wk

0.4%

$300-$399/wk

1.3%

$400-$499/wk

2.1%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

4.6%

$800-$999/wk

5.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

19.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.7%

$4,000+/wk

13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kirkwood Marital Status

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Married

45.6% 791

↔️

Separated

4.8% 84

📋

Divorced

7.8% 136

🕊️

Widowed

1.0% 17

👤

Never married

40.7% 707

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kirkwood Ancestry

Australian

31.4%

English

26.6%

Other

7.6%

Scottish

6.3%

Irish

5.7%

German

5.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.0%

Filipino

3.6%

Indian

2.5%

South African

2.4%

Italian

1.9%

Maori

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kirkwood School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.1%

Secondary — Government

23.8%

Primary — Catholic

13.2%

Secondary — Catholic

8.9%

Vocational Education

8.2%

Pre-school

7.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.6%

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

Kirkwood Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.2% 199

✅

No need for assistance

95.8% 4,578

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

Kirkwood Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.9% 249

—

Not a volunteer

85.1% 1,421

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kirkwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

1.2%

$300-$449/mo

0.9%

$600-$799/mo

2.4%

$800-$999/mo

4.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

24.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

10.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kirkwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.9%

Did not go to work

10.8%

Car (passenger)

6.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.0%

Bus

0.9%

Walked only

0.6%

Bicycle

0.3%

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

Kirkwood Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.3%

1 vehicle

27.7%

2 vehicles

51.5%

3 vehicles

13.9%

4+ vehicles

5.6%

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

Kirkwood Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.4%

2 bedrooms

0.4%

3 bedrooms

10.6%

4 bedrooms

83.7%

5 bedrooms

4.9%

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

Kirkwood Population Mobility

27.2%

moved in the last year

64.8%

moved in the last 5 years

5.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

75.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kirkwood Indigenous Population

7.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

348

Indigenous residents

4,509

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kirkwood Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

230

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Stroke

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Kirkwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

4.7%

$300-$399/wk

1.9%

$400-$499/wk

1.8%

$500-$649/wk

1.8%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

8.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

16.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.9%

$3,500+/wk

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kirkwood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

59.2%

Couple — no children

17.2%

One parent — children under 15

11.9%

Couple — no children under 15

8.1%

One parent — no children under 15

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kirkwood Military Service

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Previously served

1.9% 32

👤

Never served

98.1% 1,639

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kirkwood Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.3% 172

—

Did not provide

89.7% 1,491

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kirkwood Children Ever Born

No children

30.7%

1 child

11.6%

2 children

33.7%

3 children

16.2%

4 children

4.8%

5+ children

3.0%

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

Kirkwood When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

193

2011–2015

151

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Kirkwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.7%

5–14 hours

32.2%

15–29 hours

12.2%

30+ hours

10.9%

Did not do domestic work

24.0%

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

Kirkwood Household Size

1 person

12.6%

2 persons

29.8%

3 persons

16.7%

4 persons

25.6%

5 persons

10.8%

6+ persons

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kirkwood Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,730

Moved from QLD

361

Moved — same area (SA2)

214

Moved from WA

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from SA

Moved from NSW

Moved from TAS

Moved from NT

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

Kirkwood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

75.5%

Step family — no other children

18.0%

Blended family — no other children

4.4%

Intact family — other children present

1.3%

Other couple — children only

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kirkwood Schools

schools nearby

government

941

avg ICSEA score

1,611

total students

Faith Baptist Christian School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 125 students

981

ICSEA

Kin Kora State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 783 students

929

ICSEA

Clinton State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 703 students

914

ICSEA

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

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Kirkwood Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,313/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.1%

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

If you earn X in Kirkwood

Your weekly income

≈ $10,023/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,963/wk

Rent share 15.1%

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Income: $1,075/wk Rent: $253/wk Save: $97/wk

Cambooya

Income: $839/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $60/wk

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Income: $931/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $30/wk

Sunset

Income: $1,184/wk Rent: $349/wk Save: $1/wk

Deeragun

Income: $816/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $40/wk

Kirkwood vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

South Kolan

Pop: 1,258 Income: $636/wk Rent: $280/wk

Yungaburra

Pop: 1,272 Income: $722/wk Rent: $290/wk

Babinda (Qld)

Pop: 1,287 Income: $548/wk Rent: $230/wk

Sun Valley (Qld)

Pop: 1,296 Income: $699/wk Rent: $260/wk

Witta

Pop: 1,296 Income: $594/wk Rent: $368/wk

Ninderry

Pop: 1,301 Income: $710/wk Rent: $475/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kirkwood

What is the population of Kirkwood QLD?

The population of Kirkwood QLD is 2,513 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 297.1 people per km².Kirkwood is ranked #2,712 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kirkwood?

The median personal income in Kirkwood QLD is $990 per week, or $51,480 per year.The median household income is $2,313 per week.Family income is $2,402 per week.Kirkwood is ranked #1,277 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kirkwood?

Median rent in Kirkwood QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 15.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kirkwood ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kirkwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kirkwood QLD is $1,777. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kirkwood?

The median age in Kirkwood QLD is 28 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kirkwood a good suburb to live in?

Kirkwood is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,513.The median income is $990/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.1% 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: 31556. All dollar figures in AUD.