Suburbs Kurunjang

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Kurunjang VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kurunjang, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Kurunjang VIC is 10,711 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kurunjang is $702 per week ($36,504 per year). Median rent in Kurunjang is $321 per week ($1,391 per month). Kurunjang has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Kurunjang has a population density of 1033.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kurunjang is India. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kurunjang is $1,517.

There were 629 recorded offences in Kurunjang in 2025-25, a rate of 59 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (154 offences).

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📍 Kurunjang, Victoria — 37.6621°S, 144.5919°E

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Kurunjang Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Kurunjang Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$702/wk
$36,504 per year
#5454 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$321/wk
$1,391 per month
#4044 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
34years
4 years younger than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Kurunjang Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (5,236) Female 51.1% (5,476)

Population Density

1033.5
people per km²
10,711 people · 10.4 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,746
Family income/wk

Kurunjang 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)

Kurunjang Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
32.5% 864 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
67.5% 1,792 dwellings

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

Kurunjang Country of Birth

Australia
90.7%
India
3.9%
England
2.7%
Croatia
0.5%
Chile
0.5%
Germany
0.4%
Bosnia & Herzegovina
0.3%
Fiji
0.3%
Greece
0.3%
Egypt
0.3%

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

Kurunjang Religion

No Religion
40.4%
Catholic
31.9%
Not stated
8.0%
Anglican
7.2%
Christian (other)
4.2%
Islam
3.5%
Eastern Orthodox
2.5%
Uniting Church
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kurunjang Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.1%

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

Kurunjang Languages Spoken at Home

Other
39.1%
IAL Punjabi
15.9%
Arabic
8.9%
Samoan
8.8%
Spanish
7.6%
SAL Tot
7.6%
Hindi
6.6%
Serbian
5.6%

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

Kurunjang Employment

💼
Employed full-time
38.4% 2,873 people
⏰
Employed part-time
20.3% 1,524 people
🔍
Unemployed
5.0% 371 people
🏠
Not in labour force
36.4% 2,723 people

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

Kurunjang Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.6%
Bachelor Degree
19.0%
Postgraduate Degree
4.7%
Certificate I/II
3.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.9%

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

Kurunjang Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
19.6%
Community & Personal Service
17.0%
Professionals
16.6%
Clerical & Administrative
13.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.2%
Managers
9.4%
Labourers
7.5%
Sales Workers
6.1%

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

Kurunjang Field of Study

Engineering
20.0%
Management & Commerce
19.7%
Society & Culture
15.7%
Education
9.6%
Health
9.2%
Architecture & Building
8.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.3%
Information Technology
3.9%
Creative Arts
2.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.5%
Agriculture & Environment
1.3%

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

Kurunjang Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kurunjang Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
1.9%
$400-$499/wk
5.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
6.7%
$800-$999/wk
8.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.9%
$4,000+/wk
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kurunjang Marital Status

💍
Married
42.4% 3,516
↔️
Separated
4.4% 361
📋
Divorced
9.6% 793
🕊️
Widowed
3.8% 318
👤
Never married
39.9% 3,307

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kurunjang Ancestry

Australian
26.5%
English
26.1%
Other
13.5%
Maltese
6.9%
Irish
6.1%
Scottish
6.1%
Italian
4.2%
Indian
2.6%
German
2.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.0%
Samoan
1.8%
Filipino
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kurunjang School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
32.6%
Secondary — Government
23.1%
Pre-school
11.5%
Vocational Education
10.2%
Primary — Catholic
8.1%
Secondary — Catholic
5.7%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
4.7%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
4.0%

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

Kurunjang Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
8.0% 1,624
✅
No need for assistance
92.0% 18,612

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

Kurunjang Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
8.2% 638
—
Not a volunteer
91.8% 7,169

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kurunjang Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.0%
$300-$449/mo
2.1%
$450-$599/mo
2.2%
$600-$799/mo
3.2%
$800-$999/mo
5.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
27.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
5.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kurunjang How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.6%
Did not go to work
13.8%
Car (passenger)
5.7%
Truck
1.6%
Train
1.3%
Bus
0.6%
Other
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Walked only
0.4%
Bicycle
0.1%

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

Kurunjang Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.5%
1 vehicle
30.3%
2 vehicles
40.6%
3 vehicles
15.7%
4+ vehicles
10.9%

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

Kurunjang Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.2%
2 bedrooms
4.0%
3 bedrooms
50.7%
4 bedrooms
38.2%
5 bedrooms
5.7%
6+ bedrooms
1.3%

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

Kurunjang Population Mobility

11.5%
moved in the last year
36.1%
moved in the last 5 years
7.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kurunjang Indigenous Population

2.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
478
Indigenous residents
19,893
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kurunjang Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,189
Asthma
508
Diabetes
338
Arthritis
332
Heart disease
250
Lung condition
218
Cancer
107
Stroke
98
Kidney disease
92
Dementia
21

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

Kurunjang Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.5%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
6.5%
$300-$399/wk
4.5%
$400-$499/wk
3.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
9.6%
$800-$999/wk
12.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.8%
$3,500+/wk
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kurunjang Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
43.3%
Couple — no children
19.7%
Couple — no children under 15
16.4%
One parent — children under 15
13.1%
One parent — no children under 15
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kurunjang Military Service

🎖️
Current ADF — Regular
0.0% 3
🛡️
Current ADF — Reserves
0.0% 3
🏅
Previously served
2.0% 159
👤
Never served
97.9% 7,687

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kurunjang Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
14.7% 1,150
—
Did not provide
85.3% 6,647

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kurunjang Children Ever Born

No children
31.4%
1 child
13.8%
2 children
28.2%
3 children
16.8%
4 children
6.6%
5+ children
3.1%

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

Kurunjang When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
35
1951–1960
110
1961–1970
282
1971–1980
220
1981–1990
250
1991–2000
317
2001–2010
638
2011–2015
329
2016
57
2017
71
2018
68
2019
76
2020
14
2021
3

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

Kurunjang Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.7%
5–14 hours
24.5%
15–29 hours
11.3%
30+ hours
10.2%
Did not do domestic work
34.1%

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

Kurunjang Household Size

1 person
19.7%
2 persons
30.8%
3 persons
18.3%
4 persons
17.3%
5 persons
8.4%
6+ persons
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kurunjang Where Residents Moved From

Same address
8,857
Moved from VIC
929
Moved — same area (SA2)
141
Moved from overseas
31
Moved from QLD
11
Moved from NSW
6
Moved from NT
5
Moved from TAS
4
Moved from SA
3
Moved from WA
3

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

Kurunjang Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
84.6%
Step family — no other children
8.3%
Blended family — no other children
4.7%
Intact family — other children present
1.5%
Other couple — children only
0.7%
Step family — other children present
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kurunjang Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 629 total

Theft
154
Assault
135
Justice Procedures
128
Property Damage
67
Break & Enter
37
Weapons
35
Drug Offences
27
Fraud
20
Public Order
18
Robbery
5
Other
2
Traffic
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Kurunjang Schools

13
schools nearby
7
government
958
avg ICSEA score
4,919
total students
Muhammadiyah Australia College Independent
Combined · Prep-9 · 182 students
1052
ICSEA
St Dominic's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 369 students
967
ICSEA
Melton Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 507 students
961
ICSEA
Melton Specialist School Government
Combined · U · 406 students
951
ICSEA
Kurunjang Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 873 students
947
ICSEA
Melton Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,433 students
944
ICSEA
Kurunjang Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 590 students
942
ICSEA
Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community College Independent
Secondary · 11-12 · 39 students
929
ICSEA
Melton West Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 520 students
925
ICSEA
Melton Christian College - Online Campus Independent
Combined
Western English Language School-Melton Campus Government
Combined
Heathdale Christian College - Melton Campus Independent
Combined
Melton Christian College - Toolern Vale Campus Independent
Combined

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

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Kurunjang Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,550/wk
Median Rent $321/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.7%

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

If you earn X in Kurunjang

≈ $6,717/month
Median rent $321/wk
Left after rent $1,229/wk
Rent share 20.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $811/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $11/wk
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Income: $622/wk Rent: $312/wk Save: $9/wk
Koo Wee Rup
Income: $809/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $1/wk
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Income: $581/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $1/wk
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Income: $690/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $41/wk
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Income: $568/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $21/wk
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Income: $708/wk Rent: $301/wk Save: $20/wk
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Income: $612/wk Rent: $306/wk Save: $15/wk

Kurunjang vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Ballarat Central
Pop: 5,378 Income: $821/wk Rent: $300/wk
Maffra (Vic.)
Pop: 5,384 Income: $669/wk Rent: $250/wk
Balaclava (Vic.)
Pop: 5,392 Income: $1,172/wk Rent: $386/wk
Chelsea Heights
Pop: 5,393 Income: $805/wk Rent: $412/wk
Maiden Gully
Pop: 5,407 Income: $897/wk Rent: $380/wk
Delacombe
Pop: 5,408 Income: $652/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kurunjang

What is the population of Kurunjang VIC?

The population of Kurunjang VIC is 10,711 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1033.5 people per km².Kurunjang is ranked #566 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kurunjang?

The median personal income in Kurunjang VIC is $702 per week, or $36,504 per year.The median household income is $1,550 per week.Family income is $1,746 per week.Kurunjang is ranked #5,454 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kurunjang?

Median rent in Kurunjang VIC is $321 per week ($1,391 per month).Rent represents 20.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kurunjang ranks #4,044 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kurunjang?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kurunjang VIC is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kurunjang?

The median age in Kurunjang VIC is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kurunjang a good suburb to live in?

Kurunjang is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 10,711.The median income is $702/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% 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: 21411. All dollar figures in AUD.