Kearns Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Kearns Compares
Kearns vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Kearns | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,147 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $420 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,037 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 36 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2558 covers Kearns, an inland suburb of Sydney about 41 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - Outer South West region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Campbelltown (NSW).
According to the 2021 Census, Kearns has a population of 2,693 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $2,147, above the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 91 (3.4% of residents).
Housing in Kearns includes a median weekly rent of $420, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,037, with 852 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 85.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kearns scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Kearns is served by Kearns Public School.
Kearns is part of the Campbelltown (NSW) statistical area in New South Wales.
Kearns Details
| Postcode | 2558 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 2,693 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,147/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $908/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $420 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,037 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1142/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 852 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 91 (3.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -34.02373 |
| Longitude | 150.80628 |
| Distance from Sydney | 41 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Outer South West |
| Area (SA3) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Local Government | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Federal Electorate | Macarthur |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 558 (20.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 380 (14.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 745 (27.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 760 (28.2%) |
| 65+ years | 257 (9.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 221 (8.2%) |
| Arthritis | 212 (7.9%) |
| Diabetes | 149 (5.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 100 (3.7%) |
| Cancer | 71 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 36 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 15 (1.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 211 (24.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 350 (41.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 273 (32.2%) |
Schools in Kearns
Suburbs Near Kearns
Same Postcode (2558)
More Kearns Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.