Kinross, WA: suburb profile

The population of Kinross WA is 6,988 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kinross is $922 per week ($47,944 per year). Median rent in Kinross is $405 per week ($1,755 per month). Kinross has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Kinross has a population density of 2,485 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kinross is England. The most common religion is No religion (48.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kinross is $1,907.

Population
6,988
Census 2021
Median income
$922/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$405/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

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

Kinross vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Kinross is $922 a week, 14% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 205th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $405 a week, $85 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 18.1% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 38, 3 years younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureKinrossTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$922/wk$806/wk +14%$766/wk
Household income$2,239/wk$1,722/wk +30%$1,637/wk
Rent$405/wk$320/wk +27%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,907/mo$1,759/mo +8%$1,733/mo
Median age3841 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.1%18.6% −0.5 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 Kinross, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Kinross Population

6,988 residents at the 2021 Census.

Kinross Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$922/wk
$47,944 per year
Ranked 1,882 of 14,663
Median Rent
$405/wk
$1,755 per month
Ranked 1,818 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$1,907/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Kinross Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,239/wk
Median rent $405/wk
Rent to income 18.1%

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

Median rent in Kinross against your income

About $9,702 a month
Median rent $405/wk
Left after rent $1,834/wk
Rent share 18.1%

Kinross Schools

11
schools nearby
8
government
1041
avg ICSEA score
5,907
total students
Lake Joondalup Baptist College Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,282 students
1102
ICSEA
Francis Jordan Catholic School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 319 students
1085
ICSEA
Burns Beach Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 425 students
1074
ICSEA
Beaumaris Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 516 students
1070
ICSEA
Currambine Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 758 students
1045
ICSEA
Kinross Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 700 students
1035
ICSEA
Joondalup Education Support Centre Government
Primary · K-6 · 132 students
1032
ICSEA
Kinross College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,027 students
1029
ICSEA
Joondalup Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 381 students
1024
ICSEA
Youth Futures Community School Independent
Secondary · 8-12 · 367 students
912
ICSEA
Wanneroo Secondary College - Joondalup Campus Government
Secondary

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

All schools near Kinross, with a map

Kinross Map

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Kinross, Western Australia: 31.7194°S, 115.7369°E

Kinross Schools (11)

People in Kinross

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (3,499) Female 49.9% (3,492)

Population Density

2,485
people per km²
6,988 people · 2.8 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,420
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
21.0%
South Africa
4.5%
Scotland
3.7%
New Zealand
2.9%
Ireland
2.1%
Wales
1.1%
Zimbabwe
0.8%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
1.5%
Mandarin
0.8%
Spanish
0.7%
Arabic
0.6%
Italian
0.4%
Cantonese
0.4%
Polish
0.3%

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

Ancestry

English
50.8%
Australian
26.6%
Scottish
12.2%
Irish
12.1%
South African
3.3%
German
2.8%
Italian
2.8%
Welsh
2.2%
Chinese
2.1%
Dutch
2.0%
New Zealander
1.4%

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
48.6%
Catholic
18.3%
Anglican
13.3%
Not stated
5.3%
Christian (other)
2.8%
Baptist
2.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.0%
Pentecostal
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
53.8% 3,012
Separated
2.6% 146
Divorced
7.2% 404
Widowed
3.0% 170
Never married
33.3% 1,866

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
43.4%
Couple: no children under 15
22.6%
Couple: no children
21.3%
One parent: children under 15
6.4%
One parent: no children under 15
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
14.6%
2 persons
31.9%
3 persons
19.8%
4 persons
22.9%
5 persons
8.5%
6+ persons
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Kinross

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,360 occupied private dwellings in Kinross at the 2021 Census, 16.4% were rented, 23.6% owned outright and 58.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 14 dwellings
Owned outright
23.6% 558 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
58.2% 1,374 dwellings
Rented
16.4% 388 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 26 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
93.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.2%
2 bedrooms
1.4%
3 bedrooms
15.9%
4 bedrooms
74.8%
5 bedrooms
6.7%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.3%
$300-$449/mo
1.7%
$450-$599/mo
1.0%
$600-$799/mo
2.2%
$800-$999/mo
4.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
35.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.6%
1 vehicle
26.4%
2 vehicles
45.8%
3 vehicles
16.7%
4+ vehicles
9.4%

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

Work, income and education in Kinross

Employment

Employed full-time
45.3% 2,335 people
Employed part-time
25.3% 1,304 people
Unemployed
3.6% 184 people
Not in labour force
25.9% 1,334 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
25.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.4%
Clerical & Administrative
13.6%
Community & Personal Service
13.4%
Managers
12.4%
Labourers
5.3%
Sales Workers
4.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
4.2%
$800-$999/wk
4.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.6%
$4,000+/wk
14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.9%
$1-$149/wk
4.7%
$150-$299/wk
6.2%
$300-$399/wk
2.8%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
7.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.4%
$3,500+/wk
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.2%
Did not go to work
14.6%
Car (passenger)
5.5%
Train
5.2%
Other
1.5%
Truck
1.1%
Bus
1.0%
Walked only
0.4%
Bicycle
0.3%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
67.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.3%

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
41.1%
Bachelor Degree
27.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.1%
Postgraduate Degree
5.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.4%
Certificate I/II
3.0%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
20.1%
Management & Commerce
19.6%
Society & Culture
12.9%
Health
11.6%
Education
9.6%
Architecture & Building
9.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.8%
Creative Arts
3.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.2%
Information Technology
2.5%
Agriculture & Environment
1.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
34.1%
Secondary: Government
26.5%
Vocational Education
10.9%
Pre-school
7.0%
Secondary: Catholic
6.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.8%
Primary: Catholic
5.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.7%

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
92.3%
Has need for assistance
4.1%
Need for assistance not stated
3.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
603
Asthma
256
Arthritis
168
Diabetes
156
Heart disease
124
Cancer
78
Lung condition
63
Kidney disease
51
Stroke
43
Dementia
20

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.2% 550
Did not provide
89.8% 4,819

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.1% 703
Not a volunteer
86.9% 4,672

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 3
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 9
Previously served
2.4% 132
Never served
97.3% 5,251

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.2%
1 child
11.9%
2 children
34.5%
3 children
18.1%
4 children
5.1%
5+ children
1.2%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
36
1961: 1970
146
1971: 1980
210
1981: 1990
416
1991: 2000
401
2001: 2010
1,028
2011: 2015
681
2016
45
2017
46
2018
41
2019
53
2020
25
2021
11

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

Population Mobility

10.1%
moved in the last year
31.5%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
72.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
6,005
Moved from WA
441
Moved: same area (SA2)
115
Moved from overseas
41
Moved from NSW
24
Moved from VIC
17
Moved from QLD
15
Moved from NT
6

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.4%
5: 14 hours
30.4%
15: 29 hours
12.1%
30+ hours
8.2%
Did not do domestic work
26.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.8%
Step family: no other children
12.3%
Blended family: no other children
3.6%
Other couple: children only
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $785/wk Rent: $350/wk $55/wk less rent

Suburbs near Kinross

The closest suburb to Kinross is Burns Beach, 1.5 km away.

Burns Beach
1.5 km away · income $1,153/wk · rent $650/wk
Currambine
1.7 km away · income $883/wk · rent $400/wk
Iluka (WA)
1.9 km away · income $995/wk · rent $635/wk
Connolly
3.4 km away · income $948/wk · rent $415/wk
Clarkson
3.8 km away · income $828/wk · rent $350/wk
Joondalup
3.9 km away · income $815/wk · rent $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kinross

What is the population of Kinross WA?

The population of Kinross WA is 6,988 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,485 people per km². Kinross is ranked #1,059 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kinross?

The median personal income in Kinross WA is $922 per week, or $47,944 per year. The median household income is $2,239 per week. Family income is $2,420 per week. Kinross is ranked #1,882 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kinross?

Median rent in Kinross WA is $405 per week ($1,755 per month). Rent represents 18.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Kinross ranks #1,818 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kinross?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kinross WA is $1,907. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kinross?

The median age in Kinross WA is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kinross a good suburb to live in?

Kinross is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 6,988. The median income is $922/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.1% 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: 50766. All dollar figures in AUD.