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New South Wales · Postcode 2526
Kembla Heights postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 73 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Kembla Heights at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Kembla Heights ranks: SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Kembla Heights vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Kembla Heights | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,265 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $355 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Median age | 44 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -NSW | 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.
Kembla Heights is a locality 73 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2526. It falls within the Illawarra region. The local government area is Wollongong.
According to the 2021 Census, Kembla Heights has a population of 88 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,265, below the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 3 (3.4% of residents).
Housing in Kembla Heights includes a median weekly rent of $355, 37 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Rental properties account for 100.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kembla Heights scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Kembla Heights is part of the Illawarra Catchment Reserve statistical area in New South Wales.
Kembla Heights details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2526 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 88 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,265/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $805/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $355 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 6.1 km² |
| Population Density | 14/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 37 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (3.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -34.430556 |
| Longitude | 150.806944 |
| Distance from Sydney | 73 km |
| Region (SA4) | Illawarra |
| Area (SA3) | Illawarra Catchment Reserve |
| Local Government | Wollongong |
| Federal Electorate | Cunningham |
| State Electorate | Wollongong |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 16 (18.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 10 (11.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 22 (25.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 28 (31.8%) |
| 65+ years | 14 (15.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 10 (11.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (10.2%) |
| Arthritis | 7 (8.0%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (3.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 14 (43.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 18 (56.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
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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.