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Upper Kangaroo River NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Upper Kangaroo River NSW is 151 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Upper Kangaroo River is $769 per week ($39,988 per year). Median rent in Upper Kangaroo River is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Upper Kangaroo River has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Upper Kangaroo River has a population density of 4.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Upper Kangaroo River is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Kangaroo River is $2,528.

There were 5 recorded offences in Upper Kangaroo River in 2024-25, a rate of 33 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (2 offences).

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Upper Kangaroo River Population

residents (Census 2021)

Upper Kangaroo River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$769/wk

$39,988 per year

#4151 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$500/wk

$2,167 per month

#576 of 14,663

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Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,528/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Upper Kangaroo River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (76) Female 48.6% (72)

Population Density

4.3

people per km²

151 people · 35.2 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,062

Family income/wk

Upper Kangaroo River Age Distribution

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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Upper Kangaroo River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

80.4% 45 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

19.6% 11 dwellings

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

Upper Kangaroo River Country of Birth

Australia

79.6%

England

20.4%

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

Upper Kangaroo River Religion

No Religion

53.9%

Anglican

21.4%

Catholic

11.7%

Not stated

3.2%

Hinduism

3.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.6%

Other Religions Tot

1.9%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Upper Kangaroo River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

80.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

8.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.4%

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

Upper Kangaroo River Languages Spoken at Home

Spanish

100.0%

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

Upper Kangaroo River Employment

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Employed full-time

28.8% 36 people

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Employed part-time

32.8% 41 people

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Unemployed

2.4% 3 people

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Not in labour force

36.0% 45 people

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

Upper Kangaroo River Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

45.3%

Postgraduate Degree

22.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.8%

Certificate III/IV

15.8%

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

Upper Kangaroo River Occupation

Professionals

36.2%

Managers

24.1%

Labourers

13.8%

Sales Workers

8.6%

Clerical & Administrative

6.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

5.2%

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

Upper Kangaroo River Field of Study

Management & Commerce

26.1%

Society & Culture

21.7%

Health

19.6%

Education

10.9%

Creative Arts

8.7%

Engineering

6.5%

Agriculture & Environment

6.5%

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

Upper Kangaroo River Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Upper Kangaroo River Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.2%

$150-$299/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

6.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.2%

$4,000+/wk

25.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Upper Kangaroo River Marital Status

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Married

51.5% 70

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Separated

6.6% 9

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Divorced

10.3% 14

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Widowed

2.9% 4

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Never married

28.7% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Upper Kangaroo River Ancestry

English

38.9%

Australian

18.8%

Irish

14.4%

Scottish

12.0%

German

5.3%

Other

5.3%

Macedonian

2.4%

Chinese

1.4%

Croatian

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Upper Kangaroo River School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

64.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

35.7%

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

Upper Kangaroo River Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.5% 4

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No need for assistance

98.5% 265

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

Upper Kangaroo River Volunteering

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Volunteer

34.9% 44

—

Not a volunteer

65.1% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Upper Kangaroo River Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

33.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Upper Kangaroo River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

53.5%

Did not go to work

20.9%

Walked only

18.6%

Car (passenger)

7.0%

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

Upper Kangaroo River Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.6%

2 vehicles

39.1%

3 vehicles

17.2%

4+ vehicles

17.2%

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

Upper Kangaroo River Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

11.1%

2 bedrooms

15.3%

3 bedrooms

29.2%

4 bedrooms

29.2%

5 bedrooms

6.9%

6+ bedrooms

8.3%

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

Upper Kangaroo River Population Mobility

14.0%

moved in the last year

35.7%

moved in the last 5 years

7.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Upper Kangaroo River Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

276

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Upper Kangaroo River Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Mental health

Lung condition

Asthma

Cancer

Arthritis

Stroke

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

Upper Kangaroo River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.7%

$1-$149/wk

7.3%

$150-$299/wk

10.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

11.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

2.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

15.5%

$3,500+/wk

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Upper Kangaroo River Family Structure

Couple — no children

59.8%

Couple — children under 15

25.9%

Couple — no children under 15

11.6%

One parent — no children under 15

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Upper Kangaroo River Military Service

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Previously served

7.5% 10

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Never served

92.5% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Upper Kangaroo River Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.0% 24

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Did not provide

81.0% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Upper Kangaroo River Children Ever Born

No children

34.8%

1 child

18.2%

2 children

24.2%

3 children

18.2%

4 children

4.5%

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

Upper Kangaroo River When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2020

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

Upper Kangaroo River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.0%

5–14 hours

37.5%

15–29 hours

16.4%

30+ hours

19.5%

Did not do domestic work

8.6%

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

Upper Kangaroo River Household Size

1 person

26.2%

2 persons

46.2%

3 persons

12.3%

4 persons

4.6%

5 persons

6.2%

6+ persons

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Upper Kangaroo River Where Residents Moved From

Same address

117

Moved from NSW

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

Upper Kangaroo River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.5%

Step family — no other children

23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Upper Kangaroo River Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total

Other Against Person

Assault

Theft

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Upper Kangaroo River Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,781/wk

Median Rent $500/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.1%

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

If you earn X in Upper Kangaroo River

Your weekly income

≈ $7,718/month

Median rent $500/wk

Left after rent $1,281/wk

Rent share 28.1%

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Upper Kangaroo River vs State & National Average

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Pop: 76 Income: $891/wk Rent: $240/wk

Euroley

Pop: 76 Income: $850/wk Rent: $600/wk

Fishermans Bay

Pop: 76 Income: $887/wk Rent: $350/wk

Mangoola

Pop: 76 Income: $487/wk Rent: $270/wk

Manobalai

Pop: 76 Income: $669/wk Rent: $253/wk

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Pop: 76 Income: $680/wk Rent: $303/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Kangaroo River

What is the population of Upper Kangaroo River NSW?

The population of Upper Kangaroo River NSW is 151 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.3 people per km².Upper Kangaroo River is ranked #7,735 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Upper Kangaroo River?

The median personal income in Upper Kangaroo River NSW is $769 per week, or $39,988 per year.The median household income is $1,781 per week.Family income is $2,062 per week.Upper Kangaroo River is ranked #4,151 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Upper Kangaroo River?

Median rent in Upper Kangaroo River NSW is $500 per week ($2,167 per month).Rent represents 28.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Upper Kangaroo River ranks #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Upper Kangaroo River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Kangaroo River NSW is $2,528. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Upper Kangaroo River?

The median age in Upper Kangaroo River NSW is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Upper Kangaroo River a good suburb to live in?

Upper Kangaroo River is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 151.The median income is $769/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.1% 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: 14048. All dollar figures in AUD.