Kilsyth South (Vic.)

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Drawing on ABS population estimates for the surrounding region alongside new addresses verified by Districts since the Census, Kilsyth South has an estimated residency of 2,891 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 29 individuals (1.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 2,862 residents. This shift is calculated from a local population of 2,870, estimated by Districts using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 8 verified new addresses added after the Census. The resulting population density stands at 863 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical averages recorded across Districts assessment zones. The suburb's post-census growth of 1.0% is within 2.8 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (3.8%), displaying solid local growth metrics. Recent population gains were heavily supported by international migration, which accounted for approximately 67.0% of the overall increase.

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Kilsyth South possesses a skilled labor force, with particularly strong representation in the construction sector. The local unemployment rate stands at 4.2%, with estimated annual job growth reaching 0.9%. As of March 2026, there are 1,763 employed residents. The local unemployment rate tracks 0.6% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while workforce participation is standard at 74.9% compared to the regional average of 70.2%. Census data indicates a moderate 23.4% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.

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Based on aggregated ATO postcode data for the financial year 2023, the suburb of Kilsyth South recorded a median taxpayer income of $53,620 and an average income of $61,232. These figures sit below the national average and compare to Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average). Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 stand at approximately $58,778 (median) and $67,123 (average). Census 2021 data shows household incomes are high, placing in the 84th percentile ($2,328 weekly), whereas individual personal income sits in the 56th percentile. The dominant weekly income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 35.4% of residents ( people), which aligns with the regional average of . Household wealth is further evidenced by of households earning weekly incomes above indicating strong local spending capacity. After housing costs, residents retain of their earnings, and the area sits in the th decile of the SEIFA income index.

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According to the latest Census, residential structures in Kilsyth South consisted of 97.5% houses and 2.5% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes and apartments), compared to Greater Melbourne where houses make up 67.9% and other dwellings comprise 32.1%. The rate of home ownership in Kilsyth South was high at 41.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (53.3%) or tenants (5.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,950, which is below the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $426, exceeding the metropolitan average of $390. On a national scale, local mortgage payments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also higher than the national median of $375.

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Families represent the vast majority of local households at 87.0%, consisting of couples with children at 51.0%, couples without children at 25.5%, and single parent households at 9.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 13.0%, with single person homes at 11.9% and group living situations at 0.9%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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The local population presents distinct educational patterns, with university qualification levels (18.8%) tracking below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are held by 13.3% of residents, followed by graduate diplomas at 3.1% and postgraduate degrees at 2.4%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 39.2% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these fields, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (27.6%).

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Public transport services in Kilsyth South include 18 active stops serviced by bus routes. These stops are linked to 7 different routes, providing a total of 864 passenger trips each week. Transport connectivity is good, with residents living an average of 303 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and 94% of commuting residents travel via private vehicle. The average number of motor vehicles per household stands at 2.3, which is higher than the regional average. Census data from 2021 shows that 23.4% of residents worked from home, a figure that may reflect pandemic conditions.

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Kilsyth South displays positive health profiles, with low rates of common health conditions reported across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is estimated at approximately 51% of the population (~1,476 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne.

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Cultural diversity in Kilsyth South tracks below regional averages, with 85.2% of the population born in Australia, 94.5% holding Australian citizenship, and 91.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 44.4% of residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne.

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The median age of 42 years in Kilsyth South is older than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 17.3% compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 9.7%. This 55 - 64 concentration is higher than the national share of 11.2%. Post-2021 Census estimates indicate the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 3.5% to 5.3% of the population, and the 65 to 74 group has grown from 7.5% to 8.7%. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from to . Projections for suggest shifts in Kilsyth South's age profile, led by a growth in the to group (adding people to reach from ). The combined cohorts aged and over are expected to contribute of all population growth, highlighting an aging demographic, while the to and to groups are projected to contract.

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Kilsyth South currently has an estimated 118 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 95 children aged 0-2 and 63 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 2% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 14% by 2041 (to approximately 101 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 259. Birth rates in the area have averaged 11.4 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.