Kew

NSW 2439 • Rest of NSW

1,761
Population (2021)
$28,184
Median Income
20.53 km²
Area
0m
Elevation

About Kew

Kew is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Port Macquarie-Hastings (Area) area. With a population of 1,761 and a median income of $28,184, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 20.53 km² at an elevation of 0m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

The area offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with open spaces, local farms, and a tight-knit community atmosphere. Residents enjoy the tranquility of country living while still having access to essential amenities. Kew is ideal for those seeking a slower pace of life away from the urban hustle.

Kew falls under postcode 2439 and is governed by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Macquarie electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2439
Urban Area
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Rural
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.66°, 152.74°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
20.53 km²
Elevation
0m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$370
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,769
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
63 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,089
Census 2021
1,761
61.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$24,804
Income 2021
$28,184
13.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,466
Born Overseas 224

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 94
  • 2. New Zealand 21
  • 3. Germany 13
  • 4. Scotland 13
  • 5. Malta 8
  • 6. United States 8
  • 7. South Africa 7
  • 8. Netherlands 6
  • 9. India 5
  • 10. Italy 5
  • 11. Zimbabwe 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 875
Australian 659
Scottish 251
Irish 246
Australian Aboriginal 96
German 60
Italian 39
Dutch 20
Maltese 15
New Zealander 10

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,273
Both parents born in Australia
267
Both parents born overseas
166
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
58.3%
No Religion
35.7%
Buddhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
50 (2.8%)
5-14 years
155 (8.8%)
15-19 years
93 (5.3%)
20-24 years
40 (2.3%)
25-34 years
103 (5.8%)
35-44 years
118 (6.7%)
45-54 years
155 (8.8%)
55-64 years
226 (12.8%)
65-74 years
483 (27.4%)
75-84 years
285 (16.2%)
85+ years
52 (3.0%)

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