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Kurnell NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kurnell NSW is 2,528 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kurnell is $811 per week ($42,172 per year). Median rent in Kurnell is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). Kurnell has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Kurnell has a population density of 130.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kurnell is England. The most common religion is No religion (41.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kurnell is $2,600.

There were 45 recorded offences in Kurnell in 2025-26, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (13 offences).

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Kurnell Population

2,528

residents (Census 2021)

Kurnell Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$811/wk

$42,172 per year

#3416 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$550/wk

$2,383 per month

#360 of 14,663

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$2,600/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Kurnell Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (1,265) Female 49.9% (1,259)

Population Density

130.7

people per km²

2,528 people · 19.3 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,299

Family income/wk

Kurnell 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)

Kurnell Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Kurnell, 41.6% are owned outright and 58.4% have a mortgage.

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Owned outright

41.6%

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Owned with mortgage

58.4%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
China

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

Kurnell Religion

No religion

41.3%

Catholic

24.6%

Anglican

17.8%

Not stated

5.9%

Eastern Orthodox

1.8%

Uniting Church

1.5%

Presbyterian and Reformed

1.4%

Christian (other)

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kurnell Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
Croatian
Spanish
German
Mandarin
Arabic
Italian
French

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

Kurnell Employment

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Employed full-time

37.7% 634 people

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Employed part-time

23.8% 400 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 35 people

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Not in labour force

36.4% 612 people

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

Kurnell Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.4%

Bachelor Degree

17.6%

Postgraduate Degree

3.3%

Certificate I/II

2.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.3%

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

Kurnell Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.8%

Professionals

22.4%

Managers

15.0%

Clerical & Administrative

14.3%

Community & Personal Service

12.2%

Labourers

5.0%

Sales Workers

4.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.0%

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

Kurnell Field of Study

Engineering

24.8%

Management & Commerce

23.1%

Architecture & Building

12.7%

Society & Culture

9.1%

Education

8.7%

Health

7.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.2%

Creative Arts

5.1%

Agriculture & Environment

1.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.4%

Information Technology

1.1%

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

Kurnell Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.8%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

2.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kurnell Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.4%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

0.5%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

4.3%

$800-$999/wk

4.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.4%

$4,000+/wk

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kurnell Marital Status

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Married

49.9% 968

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Separated

2.9% 57

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Divorced

9.2% 179

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Widowed

4.0% 77

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Never married

33.9% 658

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kurnell Ancestry

Australian

41.6%

English

41.1%

Irish

12.5%

Scottish

9.0%

Italian

4.5%

Australian Aboriginal

3.9%

German

3.4%

Dutch

2.5%

Greek

2.4%

Maori

2.1%

Maltese

1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kurnell School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.7%

Secondary — Government

29.9%

Pre-school

11.2%

Vocational Education

10.3%

Secondary — Catholic

4.7%

Primary — Catholic

2.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.3%

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

Kurnell Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.6%

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No need for assistance

95.4%

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

Kurnell Volunteering

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Volunteer

11.2% 208

—

Not a volunteer

88.8% 1,641

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kurnell Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.0%

$450-$599/mo

1.7%

$600-$799/mo

3.1%

$800-$999/mo

3.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

9.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

9.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

20.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kurnell How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.8%

Did not go to work

20.0%

Car (passenger)

3.0%

Walked only

2.3%

Truck

2.0%

Bicycle

1.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Other

0.4%

Train

0.3%

Bus

0.3%

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

Kurnell Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.9%

1 vehicle

23.1%

2 vehicles

41.7%

3 vehicles

20.6%

4+ vehicles

12.7%

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

Kurnell Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.8%

2 bedrooms

10.7%

3 bedrooms

41.9%

4 bedrooms

31.2%

5 bedrooms

8.8%

6+ bedrooms

3.6%

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

Kurnell Population Mobility

8.3%

moved in the last year

27.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kurnell Indigenous Population

3.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kurnell Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

191

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Kurnell Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

4.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

2.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.8%

$800-$999/wk

9.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.9%

$3,500+/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kurnell Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.6%

Couple — no children

19.0%

Couple — no children under 15

17.9%

One parent — no children under 15

7.0%

One parent — children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kurnell Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.3% 6

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Previously served

2.4% 45

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Never served

97.3% 1,809

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kurnell Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.7% 273

—

Did not provide

85.3% 1,578

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kurnell Children Ever Born

No children

28.8%

1 child

10.8%

2 children

34.7%

3 children

19.8%

4 children

4.7%

5+ children

1.2%

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

Kurnell When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

2019

2020

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

Kurnell Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.7%

5–14 hours

28.3%

15–29 hours

13.4%

30+ hours

13.4%

Did not do domestic work

25.3%

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

Kurnell Household Size

1 person

15.7%

2 persons

28.0%

3 persons

14.7%

4 persons

23.9%

5 persons

11.2%

6+ persons

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kurnell Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,196

Moved from NSW

105

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

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

Kurnell Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.3%

Blended family — no other children

7.1%

Step family — no other children

6.6%

Intact family — other children present

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kurnell Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 45 total

Other Against Property

Theft

Assault

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Weapons

Drug Offences

Traffic

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Kurnell Schools

schools nearby

government

1040

avg ICSEA score

1,416

total students

Cronulla High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,205 students

1050

ICSEA

Kurnell Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 211 students

1030

ICSEA

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

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Kurnell Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $2,161/wk

Median Rent $550/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.5%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Kurnell

Your weekly income

≈ $9,364/month

Median rent $550/wk

Left after rent $1,611/wk

Rent share 25.5%

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Kurnell vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Kurnell is $811 a week, 6% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 899th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $550 a week, $165 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 25.5% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 38, 5 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Kurnell	Typical NSW	Typical Australia
Personal income	$811/wk	$765/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$2,161/wk	$1,704/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$550/wk	$385/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$2,600/mo	$1,965/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	38	43	42
Rent share of household income	25.5%	22.6%	20.3%

Suburbs near Kurnell

The closest suburb to Kurnell is Greenhills Beach, 2.8 km away.

Greenhills Beach

2.8 km away · income $1,373/wk · rent $1,625/wk

Sandringham (NSW)

4.8 km away · income $978/wk · rent $550/wk

Dolls Point

4.9 km away · income $996/wk · rent $451/wk

Cronulla

5.0 km away · income $1,179/wk · rent $500/wk

Woolooware

5.0 km away · income $1,131/wk · rent $550/wk

Sans Souci

5.6 km away · income $859/wk · rent $500/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kurnell

What is the population of Kurnell NSW?

The population of Kurnell NSW is 2,528 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 130.7 people per km².Kurnell is ranked #2,706 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kurnell?

The median personal income in Kurnell NSW is $811 per week, or $42,172 per year.The median household income is $2,161 per week.Family income is $2,299 per week.Kurnell is ranked #3,416 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kurnell?

Median rent in Kurnell NSW is $550 per week ($2,383 per month).Rent represents 25.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.Kurnell ranks #360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kurnell?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kurnell NSW is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kurnell?

The median age in Kurnell NSW is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kurnell a good suburb to live in?

Kurnell is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,528.The median income is $811/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk).Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.5% 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: 12224. All dollar figures in AUD.