Mount Keira (NSW)

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According to evaluations of ABS population adjustments for the wider region and new locations confirmed by Districts after the Census, the suburb of Mount Keira has an estimated residency of 1,610 in May 2026. This indicates a reduction of 81 individuals (4.8%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 1,691 individuals. The adjustment is determined from the resident count of 1,610, calculated by Districts through analysing the most recent ABS ERP figures (June 2025) along with a single validated new address since the Census. This population level represents a density of 231 persons per square kilometer, leaving substantial space for each inhabitant and capacity for prospective expansion. Growth in the local population was mainly supported by arrivals from overseas, who made up approximately 89.0% of all population increases in recent times.

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Mount Keira has an educated labor force, strong representation in essential service fields, a jobless rate of only 2.4%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.8% over the previous year, according to Districts compilations of regional figures. In March 2026896 local inhabitants are employed, while the jobless rate sits at 1.7% below the figure for Regional NSW, which is 4.1%, and labor force participation is exceptionally high (68.9% compared with 60.6% for Regional NSW). Census responses indicate a high proportion of residents (34.2%) worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.

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The suburb of Mount Keira recorded a median taxpayer income of $66,843 and an average of $88,992, according to the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by Districts for financial year 2023. These figures are very high on a national scale, comparing to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for Wage Price Index inflation of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate incomes at approximately $73,741 (median) and $98,176 (average) as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census records, weekly household incomes are outstanding, placing in the 90th percentile ($2,476 weekly). The income distribution reveals that 29.0% of the community (466 people) earn between $1,500 - which matches regional patterns where this bracket accounts for . High affluence is evident, with of households receiving over weekly, which supports high-end shops and services. Once housing costs are met, residents keep of their earnings, demonstrating strong spending capacity, and the area is positioned in the th decile on the SEIFA income index.

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Residential architecture in Mount Keira at the time of the last Census consisted of 92.0% standalone houses and 8.0% alternative housing formats (such as semi-detached properties, units, and other dwellings), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership rates in Mount Keira exceeded the Regional NSW average, standing at 43.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (41.6%) or renters (15.0%). The median monthly home loan payment was significantly above the Regional NSW average of $1,733 at $2,468, while the median weekly rent was $420, compared to $330 in Regional NSW. Nationally, Mount Keira's mortgage payments are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the countrywide figure of $375.

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Family units represent the vast majority of households at 80.3%, consisting of 41.8% couples raising children, 27.0% couples without kids, and 10.1% single-parent households. Non-family arrangements account for the remaining 19.7%, with single-person households representing 16.7% and group housing making up 3.1% of the total. The median household occupancy is 2.9 individuals, which is higher than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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Academic achievement in Mount Keira is substantially higher than broader regional markers, with 37.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 25.2% in the SA4 region. This high education rate prepares the area well for professional and knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 22.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (11.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational training and technical capabilities are also common, with 32.5% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (20.5%).

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Public transport research shows 7 transit stops operating inside Mount Keira, consisting of bus services. These locations are served by 10 different routes, which provide a total of 274 passenger journeys each week. Transport connectivity is classified as good, with inhabitants generally situated 201 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is mainly a residential area, most workers travel out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary option at 93%. Car ownership averages 1.8 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average. A high 34.2% of residents work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements).

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An analysis of medical indicators demonstrates favorable outcomes throughout Mount Keira, according to Districts' evaluation of mortality patterns and the presence of chronic illness, with both younger and older cohorts showing low rates of common illnesses. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing approximately 62% of the local population (997 individuals), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a nationwide average of 55.7%.

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Mount Keira displays higher cultural diversity than average, with 20.1% of its residents born outside Australia and 14.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion in Mount Keira, representing 54.6% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW.

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The median age of 39 years in Mount Keira is lower than the Regional NSW median of 43, while being close to the Australian figure of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, Mount Keira has a larger proportion of young people aged 15 - 24 (16.8%) but fewer people aged 55 - 64 (8.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the median age has fallen by 1.1 years from 40 to 39, showing a shift toward a younger population. Notable trends show the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 9.5% to 12.4% of the population, and the 15 to 24 bracket has increased from 14.7% to 16.8%. Conversely, the 55 to bracket fell from to , and the to age group fell from to . Long-term modeling suggests Mount Keira's age distribution will change substantially by . The to age bracket is forecast to expand significantly, rising by people () from to while the to group is expected to grow more slowly at , adding only residents.

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Mount Keira currently has an estimated 78 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 47 children aged 0-2 and 32 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 7% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 50% by 2041 (to approximately 117 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 142. Birth rates in the area have averaged 9.5 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.