Kemps Creek, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Kemps Creek NSW is 2,121 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kemps Creek is $633 per week ($32,916 per year). Median rent in Kemps Creek is $470 per week ($2,037 per month). Kemps Creek has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Kemps Creek has a population density of 62 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kemps Creek is Italy. The most common religion is Catholic (45.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kemps Creek is $1,875.

There were 61 recorded offences in Kemps Creek in 2025-26, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (29 offences).

Population
2,121
Census 2021
Median income
$633/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$470/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
44years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Kemps Creek vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Kemps Creek is $633 a week, 17% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,634th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $470 a week, $85 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 26.8% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 44, 1 year older 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.
MeasureKemps CreekTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$633/wk$765/wk −17%$766/wk
Household income$1,753/wk$1,704/wk +3%$1,637/wk
Rent$470/wk$385/wk +22%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,875/mo$1,965/mo −5%$1,733/mo
Median age4443 +1 yrs42
Rent share of household income26.8%22.6% +4.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Kemps Creek, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Kemps Creek Population

2,121 residents at the 2021 Census.

Kemps Creek Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$633/wk
$32,916 per year
Ranked 6,574 of 14,663
Median Rent
$470/wk
$2,037 per month
Ranked 852 of 14,663
Median Age
44years
6 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,875/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Kemps Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

27% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,753/wk
Median rent $470/wk
Rent to income 26.8%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Kemps Creek against your income

About $7,596 a month
Median rent $470/wk
Left after rent $1,283/wk
Rent share 26.8%

Kemps Creek Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
998
avg ICSEA score
385
total students
Christadelphian Heritage College Sydney Independent
Combined · K-12 · 271 students
1048
ICSEA
Kemps Creek Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 114 students
947
ICSEA

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

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Kemps Creek Map

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People in Kemps Creek

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.6% (1,094) Female 48.4% (1,026)

Population Density

62
people per km²
2,121 people · 34.4 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,916
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Italy
5.8%
China
2.6%
Iraq
2.6%
Lebanon
2.4%
Malta
1.8%
Croatia
1.0%
England
1.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
8.6%
Arabic
7.6%
Cantonese
3.9%
Croatian
2.0%
Vietnamese
1.5%
Serbian
0.8%
Khmer
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Italian
22.4%
Australian
21.2%
English
14.0%
Maltese
7.4%
Lebanese
7.1%
Chinese
5.5%
Croatian
3.5%
Scottish
2.5%
Australian Aboriginal
2.4%
Irish
2.3%
Serbian
1.9%

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

Religion

Catholic
45.7%
No religion
15.1%
Not stated
8.0%
Islam
7.4%
Anglican
5.9%
Eastern Orthodox
3.3%
Buddhism
2.9%
Christian (other)
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
48.2% 859
Separated
4.6% 82
Divorced
6.3% 113
Widowed
7.3% 131
Never married
33.5% 598

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
35.5%
Couple: no children under 15
27.9%
Couple: no children
20.0%
One parent: no children under 15
8.5%
One parent: children under 15
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
15.8%
2 persons
30.1%
3 persons
16.7%
4 persons
13.6%
5 persons
11.1%
6+ persons
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Kemps Creek

Housing Tenure

Of the 595 occupied private dwellings in Kemps Creek at the 2021 Census, 28.6% were rented, 44.2% owned outright and 18.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
6.4% 38 dwellings
Owned outright
44.2% 263 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
18.7% 111 dwellings
Rented
28.6% 170 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
3.2% 19 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.9%
2 bedrooms
7.6%
3 bedrooms
27.7%
4 bedrooms
40.8%
5 bedrooms
15.1%
6+ bedrooms
6.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
14.3%
$300-$449/mo
4.8%
$450-$599/mo
6.0%
$600-$799/mo
7.1%
$800-$999/mo
3.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
8.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.7%
1 vehicle
21.0%
2 vehicles
31.6%
3 vehicles
17.2%
4+ vehicles
27.5%

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

Work, income and education in Kemps Creek

Employment

Employed full-time
27.4% 402 people
Employed part-time
17.8% 261 people
Unemployed
2.7% 40 people
Not in labour force
52.1% 766 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
20.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.1%
Managers
16.6%
Clerical & Administrative
16.6%
Community & Personal Service
10.6%
Sales Workers
5.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.9%
Labourers
4.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.8%
$1-$149/wk
1.1%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
4.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.6%
$800-$999/wk
6.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.3%
$4,000+/wk
15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.0%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
8.9%
$300-$399/wk
6.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
7.9%
$800-$999/wk
10.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.4%
$3,500+/wk
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
57.3%
Did not go to work
25.7%
Walked only
6.2%
Truck
5.8%
Car (passenger)
4.1%
Other
0.9%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
49.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.6%

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

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
51.2%
Bachelor Degree
22.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.7%
Postgraduate Degree
4.0%
Certificate I/II
2.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
0.5%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
21.3%
Management & Commerce
20.6%
Society & Culture
12.5%
Architecture & Building
11.4%
Education
11.2%
Health
9.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.3%
Information Technology
3.7%
Agriculture & Environment
2.4%
Creative Arts
1.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
23.2%
Secondary: Government
19.2%
Secondary: Catholic
12.4%
Primary: Catholic
12.4%
Vocational Education
9.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
9.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.1%
Pre-school
7.1%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
84.5%
Has need for assistance
8.0%
Need for assistance not stated
7.5%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
130
Arthritis
79
Diabetes
76
Asthma
55
Heart disease
52
Stroke
34
Lung condition
32
Cancer
30
Kidney disease
27
Dementia
9

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.3% 185
Did not provide
88.7% 1,447

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
4.6% 75
Not a volunteer
95.4% 1,557

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
1.6% 27
Never served
98.4% 1,612

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.7%
1 child
6.4%
2 children
26.5%
3 children
22.8%
4 children
12.6%
5+ children
2.9%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
10
1951: 1960
60
1961: 1970
124
1971: 1980
104
1981: 1990
95
1991: 2000
74
2001: 2010
62
2011: 2015
35
2016
11
2017
10
2019
12

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

Population Mobility

7.2%
moved in the last year
21.6%
moved in the last 5 years
4.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
48.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,812
Moved from NSW
107
Moved: same area (SA2)
27
Moved from VIC
4
Moved from overseas
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.3%
5: 14 hours
22.2%
15: 29 hours
10.6%
30+ hours
11.5%
Did not do domestic work
38.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.1%
Step family: no other children
6.6%
Blended family: no other children
3.5%
Intact family: other children present
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Kemps Creek Crime Statistics

61 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
29
Property Damage
12
Other Against Property
8
Other Against Person
6
Assault
4
Drug Offences
1
Weapons
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Kemps Creek

The closest suburb to Kemps Creek is Mount Vernon, 2.0 km away.

Mount Vernon
2.0 km away · income $917/wk · rent $495/wk
Cecil Hills
5.5 km away · income $727/wk · rent $550/wk
Austral
6.0 km away · income $930/wk · rent $520/wk
Horsley Park
6.2 km away · income $764/wk · rent $428/wk
Elizabeth Hills
6.4 km away · income $822/wk · rent $560/wk
Abbotsbury
6.5 km away · income $846/wk · rent $550/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Kemps Creek

What is the population of Kemps Creek NSW?

The population of Kemps Creek NSW is 2,121 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 62 people per km². Kemps Creek is ranked #2,938 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kemps Creek?

The median personal income in Kemps Creek NSW is $633 per week, or $32,916 per year. The median household income is $1,753 per week. Family income is $1,916 per week. Kemps Creek is ranked #6,574 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kemps Creek?

Median rent in Kemps Creek NSW is $470 per week ($2,037 per month). Rent represents 26.8% of household income, which is considered moderate. Kemps Creek ranks #852 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kemps Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kemps Creek NSW is $1,875. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kemps Creek?

The median age in Kemps Creek NSW is 44 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kemps Creek a good suburb to live in?

Kemps Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,121. The median income is $633/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.8% 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: 12102. All dollar figures in AUD.