Kirrawee, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Kirrawee NSW is 11,007 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kirrawee is $995 per week ($51,740 per year). Median rent in Kirrawee is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Kirrawee has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Kirrawee has a population density of 3,085 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kirrawee is England. The most common religion is No religion (35.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kirrawee is $2,600.

There were 111 recorded offences in Kirrawee in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (41 offences).

Population
11,007
Census 2021
Median income
$995/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$500/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

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

Kirrawee vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Kirrawee is $995 a week, 30% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 363rd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $500 a week, $115 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 24.2% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 39, 4 years younger 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.
MeasureKirraweeTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$995/wk$765/wk +30%$766/wk
Household income$2,070/wk$1,704/wk +21%$1,637/wk
Rent$500/wk$385/wk +30%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,600/mo$1,965/mo +32%$1,733/mo
Median age3943 −4 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.2%22.6% +1.6 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 Kirrawee, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Kirrawee Population

11,007 residents at the 2021 Census.

Kirrawee Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$995/wk
$51,740 per year
Ranked 1,251 of 14,663
Median Rent
$500/wk
$2,167 per month
Ranked 576 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

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

Kirrawee Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,070/wk
Median rent $500/wk
Rent to income 24.2%

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

Median rent in Kirrawee against your income

About $8,970 a month
Median rent $500/wk
Left after rent $1,570/wk
Rent share 24.2%

Kirrawee Schools

30
schools nearby
23
government
1075
avg ICSEA score
12,209
total students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Como - Oyster Bay Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 414 students
1127
ICSEA
Sydney Montessori School Independent
Combined · K-11 · 147 students
1118
ICSEA
Grays Point Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 353 students
1113
ICSEA
Como West Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 275 students
1109
ICSEA
St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 596 students
1109
ICSEA
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 603 students
1106
ICSEA
Kareela Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 272 students
1102
ICSEA
Sutherland Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 344 students
1101
ICSEA
Oyster Bay Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 416 students
1098
ICSEA
Yowie Bay Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 329 students
1093
ICSEA
St Patrick's College Sutherland Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,227 students
1093
ICSEA
Kirrawee High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,185 students
1092
ICSEA
Gymea Bay Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 763 students
1091
ICSEA
Bonnet Bay Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 197 students
1090
ICSEA
Jannali East Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 313 students
1081
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 30 schools.

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

All schools near Kirrawee, with a map

Kirrawee Map

Kirrawee, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Kirrawee, New South Wales: 34.0334°S, 151.0722°E

Kirrawee Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (30)

People in Kirrawee

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (5,306) Female 51.8% (5,699)

Population Density

3,085
people per km²
11,007 people · 3.6 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,613
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
3.6%
China
2.2%
New Zealand
1.7%
Philippines
1.0%
India
0.7%
South Africa
0.7%
Ireland
0.6%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
2.4%
Cantonese
1.4%
Greek
1.1%
Arabic
0.9%
Spanish
0.8%
Portuguese
0.8%
Russian
0.7%

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

Ancestry

English
37.5%
Australian
34.3%
Irish
11.9%
Scottish
9.2%
Chinese
5.8%
Italian
4.1%
German
2.9%
Greek
2.3%
Filipino
1.5%
Dutch
1.5%
Indian
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
35.8%
Catholic
25.7%
Anglican
15.6%
Not stated
5.7%
Eastern Orthodox
2.8%
Uniting Church
2.1%
Christian (other)
1.9%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
47.2% 4,246
Separated
2.9% 262
Divorced
9.5% 859
Widowed
6.8% 611
Never married
33.6% 3,019

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.6%
Couple: no children
24.7%
Couple: no children under 15
17.0%
One parent: no children under 15
6.9%
One parent: children under 15
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
27.7%
2 persons
30.4%
3 persons
16.8%
4 persons
17.4%
5 persons
6.0%
6+ persons
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Kirrawee

Housing Tenure

Of the 4,212 occupied private dwellings in Kirrawee at the 2021 Census, 29.5% were rented, 29.0% owned outright and 37.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.2% 135 dwellings
Owned outright
29.0% 1,223 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
37.2% 1,567 dwellings
Rented
29.5% 1,244 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 46 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
76.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
19.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
10.5%
2 bedrooms
25.7%
3 bedrooms
39.7%
4 bedrooms
18.9%
5 bedrooms
4.3%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.0%
$300-$449/mo
1.0%
$450-$599/mo
1.1%
$600-$799/mo
1.1%
$800-$999/mo
2.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
7.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
9.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
21.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
25.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
8.6%
1 vehicle
41.7%
2 vehicles
35.2%
3 vehicles
9.5%
4+ vehicles
5.0%

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

Work, income and education in Kirrawee

Employment

Employed full-time
42.0% 3,315 people
Employed part-time
20.5% 1,623 people
Unemployed
2.4% 186 people
Not in labour force
35.1% 2,777 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
34.0%
Managers
16.4%
Clerical & Administrative
14.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.1%
Community & Personal Service
9.8%
Sales Workers
5.3%
Labourers
3.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.5%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
6.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
4.1%
$800-$999/wk
4.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.0%
$4,000+/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
5.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
2.9%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
7.2%
$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.9%
$3,500+/wk
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
62.3%
Did not go to work
22.3%
Train
5.2%
Car (passenger)
3.9%
Walked only
3.4%
Truck
1.2%
Other
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Bicycle
0.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
67.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.8%

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

Bachelor Degree
33.8%
Certificate III/IV
29.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.3%
Postgraduate Degree
10.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.9%
Certificate I/II
2.0%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
27.8%
Engineering
14.3%
Society & Culture
12.6%
Health
10.7%
Education
8.8%
Architecture & Building
7.1%
Creative Arts
5.2%
Information Technology
4.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.0%
Agriculture & Environment
1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.7%
Secondary: Government
25.2%
Pre-school
13.4%
Vocational Education
13.3%
Primary: Catholic
8.7%
Secondary: Catholic
6.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.4%

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
90.2%
Has need for assistance
4.6%
Need for assistance not stated
5.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,002
Asthma
396
Arthritis
335
Heart disease
291
Diabetes
237
Lung condition
184
Cancer
170
Stroke
132
Kidney disease
106
Dementia
61

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.2% 942
Did not provide
88.8% 7,495

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.4% 1,136
Not a volunteer
86.6% 7,330

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.6% 48
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 15
Previously served
2.2% 188
Never served
97.0% 8,238

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
34.1%
1 child
14.8%
2 children
31.9%
3 children
14.6%
4 children
3.7%
5+ children
1.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
37
1951: 1960
91
1961: 1970
192
1971: 1980
191
1981: 1990
332
1991: 2000
348
2001: 2010
565
2011: 2015
344
2016
60
2017
63
2018
58
2019
54
2020
24
2021
16

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

Population Mobility

15.3%
moved in the last year
43.1%
moved in the last 5 years
3.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
8,805
Moved from NSW
1,174
Moved: same area (SA2)
304
Moved from overseas
50
Moved from QLD
16
Moved from VIC
12
Moved from TAS
8
Moved from SA
4
Moved from WA
4
Moved from ACT
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.9%
5: 14 hours
31.4%
15: 29 hours
13.6%
30+ hours
8.7%
Did not do domestic work
24.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
88.0%
Step family: no other children
8.5%
Blended family: no other children
2.3%
Intact family: other children present
0.8%
Other couple: children only
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Kirrawee Crime Statistics

111 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
41
Other Against Property
17
Assault
14
Property Damage
12
Other Against Person
11
Traffic
7
Sexual Offences
4
Drug Offences
4
Robbery
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Income: $922/wk Rent: $375/wk $125/wk less rent
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Income: $1,029/wk Rent: $393/wk $107/wk less rent

Suburbs near Kirrawee

The closest suburb to Kirrawee is Gymea, 1.1 km away.

Gymea
1.1 km away · income $1,020/wk · rent $500/wk
Sutherland (NSW)
1.6 km away · income $1,109/wk · rent $450/wk
Kareela
2.0 km away · income $983/wk · rent $695/wk
Jannali
2.1 km away · income $1,023/wk · rent $428/wk
Gymea Bay
2.3 km away · income $1,049/wk · rent $680/wk
Grays Point
2.7 km away · income $1,083/wk · rent $630/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kirrawee

What is the population of Kirrawee NSW?

The population of Kirrawee NSW is 11,007 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3,085 people per km². Kirrawee is ranked #529 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kirrawee?

The median personal income in Kirrawee NSW is $995 per week, or $51,740 per year. The median household income is $2,070 per week. Family income is $2,613 per week. Kirrawee is ranked #1,251 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kirrawee?

Median rent in Kirrawee NSW is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Rent represents 24.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Kirrawee ranks #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kirrawee?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kirrawee NSW is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kirrawee?

The median age in Kirrawee NSW is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kirrawee a good suburb to live in?

Kirrawee is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 11,007. The median income is $995/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.2% 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: 12181. All dollar figures in AUD.