Kyabram (Vic.)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic statistics for the surrounding region, combined with updated addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Kyabram has a population calculated at approximately 7,195 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 221 individuals (3.0%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 7,416 residents. The change is calculated from the local population of 7,192, calculated by Districts using the most recent ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside an additional 312 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. This population scale translates to a density of 50 persons per square kilometer, offering residents substantial personal space. The contraction of -3.0% in the suburb of Kyabram since the Census is within 0.9 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (-2.1%), showing comparable population trends across the wider territory. Overseas migration served as the primary source of population inflow, representing virtually the exclusive contributor to demographic growth in recent times.

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The suburb of Kyabram contains a diverse employment profile distributed across professional and industrial occupations, with strong representation in manufacturing and production fields, an unemployment rate of just 3.8%, and a 1.5% increase in estimated employment over the prior year, based on Districts calculations of statistical area records. As of March 2026, 3,393 local residents are employed, which aligns with the Regional Vic. unemployment rate of 3.7%, while the local participation rate is slightly low at 58.3% compared to 61.1% across Regional Vic. Census records show that a minor share of 9.8% of workers performed their duties from home, though the influence of COVID-19 containment measures should be kept in mind.

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Taxpayer income records in the suburb of Kyabram show a median of $42,793 and an average of $49,375 based on financial year 2023 ATO postcode data compiled by Districts. These figures sit below national averages, in contrast to Regional Vic. where the median stands at $50,954 and the average is $62,728. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $46,910 for the median and $54,125 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics show household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Kyabram all sit between the 11th and 16th percentiles nationally. The largest income bracket contains 28.5% of residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (2,050 individuals), which matches the broader region where of households occupy the same bracket. Although living expenses are low, leaving residents with of their income, total disposable income levels rank at only the th percentile nationally.

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Residential structures in the suburb of Kyabram at the time of the latest Census consisted of 88.1% standalone houses and 11.9% alternative housing types, such as townhouses, apartments, and other residential formats, compared to 90.1% standalone houses and 9.9% alternative dwellings across Regional Vic. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Kyabram exceeded regional levels, standing at 44.2%, while the remaining properties were either being purchased under a mortgage (31.8%) or occupied by tenants (24.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,235 was notably lower than the Regional Vic. median of $1,430, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $220, compared to $285 across Regional Vic. Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Kyabram are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs sit well below the national median of $375.

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Family households represent the majority of local living arrangements at 67.1%, consisting of couples with children at 25.2%, couples without children at 29.5%, and single parent households at 11.6%. The remaining 32.9% consists of non-family households, with single person households accounting for 31.3% and group households making up 1.6%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

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Educational profiles in the region show lower rates of tertiary attainment, with 13.4% of residents holding a university qualification compared to the VIC average of 33.4%. This represents a challenge as well as a target for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 9.6%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.1% and postgraduate degrees at 1.7%. Technical qualifications are common, with 39.6% of residents aged 15 and over possessing vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 29.3%.

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Public transit evaluations show 1 active transport stop within the suburb of Kyabram. This stop is served by 3 separate routes, which provide a total of 56 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 890 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the locality, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 92%, and 6% of commuters walking. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.5 cars per household. A low proportion of 9.8% of residents worked from home at the time of the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators demonstrate significant difficulties for the suburb of Kyabram, based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates, which show notable prevalence of common conditions across both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is very low, held by approximately 46% of the population (~3,342 individuals). This is lower than the 50.5% coverage rate recorded across Regional Vic., and the national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Kyabram shows lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens representing 91.7% of the population, Australian-born individuals accounting for 92.0%, and English-only speakers at home making up 95.1%. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, practiced by 56.1% of the population in the suburb of Kyabram, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic.

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With a median age of 46, the suburb of Kyabram is older than the Regional Vic. median of 43 and significantly older than the national median of 38. The 75 to 84 cohort is highly represented at 10.6% compared to Regional Vic., while the 45 to 54 cohort is less common at 10.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 demographic expanded from 10.9% to 12.2%, and the 75 to 84 bracket grew from 9.3% to 10.6%, whereas the 45 to 54 demographic shrank from 12.1% to 10.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, the age structure is projected to change, with the to age bracket leading growth with a increase ( individuals), rising from to while the to and to brackets are projected to experience population decreases.

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Kyabram currently has an estimated 374 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 233 children aged 0-2 and 156 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 1% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 31% by 2041 (to approximately 490 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 699. Birth rates in the area have averaged 9.6 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.