Kewarra Beach, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Kewarra Beach QLD is 6,133 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kewarra Beach is $834 per week ($43,368 per year). Median rent in Kewarra Beach is $425 per week ($1,842 per month). Kewarra Beach has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Kewarra Beach has a population density of 1,105 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kewarra Beach is England. The most common religion is No religion (48.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Japanese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kewarra Beach is $1,733.

Population
6,133
Census 2021
Median income
$834/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$425/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
Census 2021

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

Kewarra Beach vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Kewarra Beach is $834 a week, 12% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 502nd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $425 a week, $105 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 24.3% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 43, 1 year older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureKewarra BeachTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$834/wk$747/wk +12%$766/wk
Household income$1,748/wk$1,593/wk +10%$1,637/wk
Rent$425/wk$320/wk +33%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,625/mo +7%$1,733/mo
Median age4342 +1 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.3%20.4% +3.9 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 Kewarra Beach, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Kewarra Beach Population

6,133 residents at the 2021 Census.

Kewarra Beach Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$834/wk
$43,368 per year
Ranked 3,047 of 14,663
Median Rent
$425/wk
$1,842 per month
Ranked 1,459 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Kewarra Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,748/wk
Median rent $425/wk
Rent to income 24.3%

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

Median rent in Kewarra Beach against your income

About $7,575 a month
Median rent $425/wk
Left after rent $1,323/wk
Rent share 24.3%

Kewarra Beach Schools

6
schools nearby
2
government
1021
avg ICSEA score
3,231
total students
Holy Cross School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 572 students
1058
ICSEA
Newman Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-10 · 625 students
1046
ICSEA
Tropical North Learning Academy - Trinity Beach State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 899 students
996
ICSEA
Tropical North Learning Academy - Smithfield State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,135 students
983
ICSEA
Trinity Anglican School - Marlin Coast Campus Independent
Primary
Northern Beaches Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary

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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Kewarra Beach Map

Kewarra Beach, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Kewarra Beach, Queensland: 16.7891°S, 145.6777°E

Kewarra Beach Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (6)

People in Kewarra Beach

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (3,000) Female 51.1% (3,136)

Population Density

1,105
people per km²
6,133 people · 5.6 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,020
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

England
9.0%
New Zealand
3.4%
Germany
1.4%
Papua New Guinea
1.0%
Japan
0.8%
Scotland
0.8%
South Africa
0.7%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Japanese
1.2%
German
1.1%
Mandarin
0.6%
Italian
0.6%
French
0.6%
Spanish
0.5%
Afrikaans
0.3%

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

Ancestry

English
43.6%
Australian
31.4%
Scottish
11.2%
Irish
10.5%
German
6.1%
Italian
4.3%
Australian Aboriginal
3.3%
Dutch
2.3%
Chinese
1.7%
New Zealander
1.4%
French
1.3%

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

No religion
48.3%
Catholic
18.6%
Anglican
12.2%
Not stated
8.5%
Christian (other)
2.4%
Uniting Church
1.9%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.7%
Buddhism
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
48.3% 2,429
Separated
3.6% 179
Divorced
10.3% 516
Widowed
4.8% 239
Never married
33.1% 1,662

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.1%
Couple: no children
33.2%
Couple: no children under 15
12.4%
One parent: children under 15
8.8%
One parent: no children under 15
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
19.4%
2 persons
41.9%
3 persons
17.2%
4 persons
15.2%
5 persons
4.3%
6+ persons
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Kewarra Beach

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,278 occupied private dwellings in Kewarra Beach at the 2021 Census, 23.7% were rented, 31.7% owned outright and 43.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 18 dwellings
Owned outright
31.7% 723 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
43.1% 981 dwellings
Rented
23.7% 540 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.5% 12 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.9%
2 bedrooms
8.0%
3 bedrooms
40.7%
4 bedrooms
44.1%
5 bedrooms
5.6%
6+ bedrooms
0.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.3%
$300-$449/mo
1.7%
$450-$599/mo
0.7%
$600-$799/mo
3.3%
$800-$999/mo
5.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
24.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
8.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.0%
1 vehicle
34.1%
2 vehicles
45.2%
3 vehicles
13.1%
4+ vehicles
5.6%

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

Work, income and education in Kewarra Beach

Employment

Employed full-time
39.6% 1,792 people
Employed part-time
24.3% 1,098 people
Unemployed
3.3% 148 people
Not in labour force
32.8% 1,483 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
26.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.0%
Community & Personal Service
14.8%
Managers
13.1%
Clerical & Administrative
11.7%
Labourers
6.3%
Sales Workers
6.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.2%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
1.9%
$400-$499/wk
4.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
6.0%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.4%
$4,000+/wk
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.7%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
5.6%
$300-$399/wk
3.9%
$400-$499/wk
3.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
9.3%
$800-$999/wk
11.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.4%
$3,500+/wk
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.2%
Did not go to work
21.2%
Car (passenger)
5.1%
Other
1.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.1%
Bus
1.0%
Walked only
0.9%
Truck
0.8%
Bicycle
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.5%

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
39.3%
Bachelor Degree
25.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.2%
Postgraduate Degree
8.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.4%
Certificate I/II
2.3%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.3%
Engineering
16.3%
Health
15.4%
Society & Culture
13.9%
Education
9.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.1%
Architecture & Building
8.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.1%
Creative Arts
2.7%
Agriculture & Environment
2.2%
Information Technology
1.2%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
25.4%
Secondary: Government
20.4%
Primary: Catholic
12.6%
Vocational Education
10.3%
Secondary: Catholic
10.1%
Pre-school
9.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.6%

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
88.6%
Has need for assistance
5.5%
Need for assistance not stated
5.9%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
518
Arthritis
182
Asthma
177
Heart disease
152
Diabetes
133
Lung condition
125
Cancer
110
Kidney disease
58
Stroke
50
Dementia
26

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.2% 528
Did not provide
88.8% 4,200

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.7% 693
Not a volunteer
85.3% 4,030

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 12
Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 13
Previously served
4.3% 205
Never served
95.1% 4,509

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.5%
1 child
15.7%
2 children
33.1%
3 children
12.5%
4 children
5.5%
5+ children
1.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
18
1951: 1960
53
1961: 1970
158
1971: 1980
185
1981: 1990
232
1991: 2000
196
2001: 2010
433
2011: 2015
213
2016
28
2017
32
2018
40
2019
39
2020
21
2021
3

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

Population Mobility

18.9%
moved in the last year
50.6%
moved in the last 5 years
4.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,654
Moved from QLD
537
Moved: same area (SA2)
221
Moved from VIC
99
Moved from NSW
76
Moved from overseas
45
Moved from TAS
21
Moved from WA
20
Moved from SA
20
Moved from NT
8
Moved from ACT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.5%
5: 14 hours
32.8%
15: 29 hours
13.7%
30+ hours
8.5%
Did not do domestic work
24.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.8%
Step family: no other children
11.6%
Blended family: no other children
3.4%
Other couple: children only
0.7%
Intact family: other children present
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Kewarra Beach

The closest suburb to Kewarra Beach is Trinity Beach, 2.0 km away.

Trinity Beach
2.0 km away · income $871/wk · rent $380/wk
Clifton Beach (Qld)
2.4 km away · income $808/wk · rent $365/wk
Trinity Park
3.6 km away · income $920/wk · rent $465/wk
Smithfield (Qld)
4.1 km away · income $816/wk · rent $420/wk
Palm Cove
4.9 km away · income $797/wk · rent $365/wk
Yorkeys Knob
5.7 km away · income $781/wk · rent $310/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kewarra Beach

What is the population of Kewarra Beach QLD?

The population of Kewarra Beach QLD is 6,133 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,105 people per km². Kewarra Beach is ranked #1,284 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kewarra Beach?

The median personal income in Kewarra Beach QLD is $834 per week, or $43,368 per year. The median household income is $1,748 per week. Family income is $2,020 per week. Kewarra Beach is ranked #3,047 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kewarra Beach?

Median rent in Kewarra Beach QLD is $425 per week ($1,842 per month). Rent represents 24.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Kewarra Beach ranks #1,459 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kewarra Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kewarra Beach QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kewarra Beach?

The median age in Kewarra Beach QLD is 43 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kewarra Beach a good suburb to live in?

Kewarra Beach is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 6,133. The median income is $834/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.3% 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: 31517. All dollar figures in AUD.