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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 (43% 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
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Kurnell Demographics
Gender Split
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Kurnell Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Kurnell Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Kurnell Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Kurnell Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Kurnell Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Kurnell Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Kurnell Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Kurnell Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Kurnell Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Kurnell Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Kurnell Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Kurnell Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Kurnell Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Kurnell Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Kurnell School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Kurnell Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Kurnell Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Kurnell Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Kurnell How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Kurnell Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Kurnell Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Kurnell Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Kurnell Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Kurnell Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Kurnell Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Kurnell Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Kurnell Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Kurnell Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Kurnell Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Kurnell When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Kurnell Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Kurnell Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Kurnell Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Kurnell Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Kurnell Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 45 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Kurnell Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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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 NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.5% 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: 12224. All dollar figures in AUD.