Kilaben Bay, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Kilaben Bay NSW is 1,516 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kilaben Bay is $859 per week ($44,668 per year). Median rent in Kilaben Bay is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Kilaben Bay has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Kilaben Bay has a population density of 943 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kilaben Bay is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kilaben Bay is $2,036.

There were 5 recorded offences in Kilaben Bay in 2025-26, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (2 offences).

Population
1,516
Census 2021
Median income
$859/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$390/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
47years
Census 2021

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

Kilaben Bay vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Kilaben Bay is $859 a week, 12% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 724th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $390 a week, $5 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 17.8% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 47, 4 years 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.
MeasureKilaben BayTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$859/wk$765/wk +12%$766/wk
Household income$2,186/wk$1,704/wk +28%$1,637/wk
Rent$390/wk$385/wk +1%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,036/mo$1,965/mo +4%$1,733/mo
Median age4743 +4 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.8%22.6% −4.7 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 Kilaben Bay, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Kilaben Bay Population

1,516 residents at the 2021 Census.

Kilaben Bay Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$859/wk
$44,668 per year
Ranked 2,643 of 14,663
Median Rent
$390/wk
$1,690 per month
Ranked 2,258 of 14,663
Median Age
47years
9 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,036/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Kilaben Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,186/wk
Median rent $390/wk
Rent to income 17.8%

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

Median rent in Kilaben Bay against your income

About $9,473 a month
Median rent $390/wk
Left after rent $1,796/wk
Rent share 17.8%

Kilaben Bay Schools

8
schools nearby
6
government
996
avg ICSEA score
2,326
total students
Toronto Adventist School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 43 students
1173
ICSEA
Coal Point Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 245 students
1065
ICSEA
St Joseph's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 194 students
1023
ICSEA
Rathmines Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 311 students
996
ICSEA
Blackalls Park Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 217 students
966
ICSEA
Toronto High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 952 students
961
ICSEA
Toronto Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 201 students
910
ICSEA
Biraban Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 163 students
871
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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Kilaben Bay Map

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Kilaben Bay, New South Wales: 33.0239°S, 151.5935°E

Kilaben Bay Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (8)

People in Kilaben Bay

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (745) Female 51.0% (774)

Population Density

943
people per km²
1,516 people · 1.6 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,523
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
2.8%
New Zealand
1.1%
Scotland
0.6%
South Africa
0.6%
Germany
0.5%
Wales
0.4%
Cambodia
0.3%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Spanish
0.8%
German
0.6%
Khmer
0.3%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.3%
Mandarin
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.2%
Greek
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
47.0%
Australian
40.0%
Scottish
13.1%
Irish
12.4%
German
4.3%
Australian Aboriginal
3.6%
Welsh
2.2%
Italian
2.0%
Chinese
1.5%
Dutch
1.2%
Polish
1.1%

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
42.1%
Catholic
17.7%
Anglican
16.9%
Not stated
5.3%
Uniting Church
5.0%
Christian (other)
3.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.6%
Pentecostal
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
59.7% 748
Separated
2.8% 35
Divorced
8.2% 103
Widowed
4.9% 61
Never married
24.4% 305

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
38.3%
Couple: no children
33.8%
Couple: no children under 15
19.5%
One parent: no children under 15
4.5%
One parent: children under 15
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
17.2%
2 persons
40.2%
3 persons
15.6%
4 persons
18.7%
5 persons
7.1%
6+ persons
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Kilaben Bay

Housing Tenure

Of the 551 occupied private dwellings in Kilaben Bay at the 2021 Census, 11.8% were rented, 45.2% owned outright and 41.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.6% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
45.2% 249 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
41.2% 227 dwellings
Rented
11.8% 65 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.5% 3 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.6%
2 bedrooms
6.8%
3 bedrooms
38.2%
4 bedrooms
38.7%
5 bedrooms
11.9%
6+ bedrooms
2.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.7%
$300-$449/mo
2.1%
$600-$799/mo
4.2%
$800-$999/mo
1.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
30.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
20.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.8%
1 vehicle
22.6%
2 vehicles
46.3%
3 vehicles
17.9%
4+ vehicles
11.5%

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

Work, income and education in Kilaben Bay

Employment

Employed full-time
36.8% 421 people
Employed part-time
21.8% 249 people
Unemployed
2.4% 27 people
Not in labour force
39.0% 446 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
27.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.9%
Managers
15.5%
Clerical & Administrative
14.4%
Community & Personal Service
11.3%
Sales Workers
4.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.6%
Labourers
3.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
0.6%
$300-$399/wk
0.6%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
6.2%
$800-$999/wk
5.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
8.6%
$4,000+/wk
17.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.4%
$1-$149/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
3.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
7.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.8%
$3,500+/wk
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.8%
Did not go to work
19.9%
Car (passenger)
6.4%
Truck
1.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.8%
Walked only
1.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.0%

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
37.8%
Bachelor Degree
25.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.8%
Postgraduate Degree
9.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.6%
Certificate I/II
2.6%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.2%
Engineering
20.2%
Society & Culture
12.5%
Health
11.0%
Education
9.9%
Architecture & Building
7.8%
Creative Arts
4.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.8%
Agriculture & Environment
3.2%
Information Technology
2.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.0%
Secondary: Government
17.5%
Pre-school
11.8%
Vocational Education
10.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
8.4%
Secondary: Catholic
8.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.4%
Primary: Catholic
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
90.9%
Has need for assistance
4.9%
Need for assistance not stated
4.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
124
Arthritis
66
Heart disease
59
Asthma
59
Diabetes
33
Cancer
27
Lung condition
22
Kidney disease
21
Stroke
19
Dementia
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.3% 171
Did not provide
85.7% 1,021

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
17.8% 213
Not a volunteer
82.2% 984

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 4
Previously served
3.6% 43
Never served
96.1% 1,156

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
23.1%
1 child
11.8%
2 children
36.9%
3 children
19.7%
4 children
7.1%
5+ children
1.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
8
1961: 1970
27
1971: 1980
15
1981: 1990
19
1991: 2000
12
2001: 2010
42
2011: 2015
9
2017
5
2018
3
2019
5

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

Population Mobility

11.5%
moved in the last year
36.6%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,283
Moved from NSW
102
Moved: same area (SA2)
42
Moved from VIC
11
Moved from overseas
7
Moved from WA
6
Moved from QLD
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.4%
5: 14 hours
32.9%
15: 29 hours
18.0%
30+ hours
12.9%
Did not do domestic work
18.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
82.3%
Step family: no other children
12.5%
Blended family: no other children
3.6%
Intact family: other children present
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Kilaben Bay Crime Statistics

5 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Drug Offences
2
Other Against Person
1
Theft
1
Property Damage
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Kilaben Bay

The closest suburb to Kilaben Bay is Toronto, 1.6 km away.

Toronto
1.6 km away · income $581/wk · rent $320/wk
Rathmines
2.1 km away · income $728/wk · rent $400/wk
Coal Point
2.3 km away · income $901/wk · rent $440/wk
Blackalls Park
3.0 km away · income $683/wk · rent $350/wk
Fishing Point
3.3 km away · income $787/wk · rent $430/wk
Buttaba
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kilaben Bay

What is the population of Kilaben Bay NSW?

The population of Kilaben Bay NSW is 1,516 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 943 people per km². Kilaben Bay is ranked #3,381 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kilaben Bay?

The median personal income in Kilaben Bay NSW is $859 per week, or $44,668 per year. The median household income is $2,186 per week. Family income is $2,523 per week. Kilaben Bay is ranked #2,643 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kilaben Bay?

Median rent in Kilaben Bay NSW is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Kilaben Bay ranks #2,258 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kilaben Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kilaben Bay NSW is $2,036. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kilaben Bay?

The median age in Kilaben Bay NSW is 47 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kilaben Bay a good suburb to live in?

Kilaben Bay is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,516. The median income is $859/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% 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: 12133. All dollar figures in AUD.