Kealy
With a median age of 30, Kealy sits 10 years below the national figure, making it one of WA's younger residential areas by demographic profile. The suburb spans 6.45 square kilometres with 1,119 residents at a density of 173 per km2, and household weekly income at the 70.7th percentile nationally places it comfortably above average despite its modest scale. Ownership structure is mortgage-dominated at 61.9%, well above the renting share of 23.5%, and 92.1% of dwellings are separate houses, pointing to a suburban family lifestyle rather than apartment living.
Population
1,119
Median Age
30.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,895/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$495K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price for Kealy is $495,000, calculated from 2025 rental market data. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,781, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 21.7%, below the 30% stress threshold, meaning most households can service their loans without financial pressure. Separate houses make up 92.1% of stock, with 4-plus bedroom homes dominating at 61.0% and 3-bedroom homes at 34.0%, giving buyers generous room sizes compared to higher-density urban markets. Outright owners represent 14.7% of households, a lower share than older-established suburbs, which is consistent with the young resident base and the fact that 61.9% are still paying off mortgages.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price for Kealy is $495,000, calculated from 2025 rental market data. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,781, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 21.7%, below the 30% stress threshold, meaning most households can service their loans without financial pressure. Separate houses make up 92.1% of stock, with 4-plus bedroom homes dominating at 61.0% and 3-bedroom homes at 34.0%, giving buyers generous room sizes compared to higher-density urban markets. Outright owners represent 14.7% of households, a lower share than older-established suburbs, which is consistent with the young resident base and the fact that 61.9% are still paying off mortgages.
For Investors
Weekly rent of $420 against an estimated median of $495,000 implies a gross yield around 4.4%, more competitive than most inner-city WA markets. The renter share is 23.5%, providing a solid tenant pool in a suburb where 92.1% of dwellings are houses, a format with steady long-term demand. The vacancy rate of 8.1% is elevated and warrants attention, suggesting some slack in the local rental market at present. No development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, meaning new supply is not actively compressing yields. The household income at the 70.7th percentile nationally supports tenant affordability, and rent-to-income at 22.2% is below the 30% stress mark.
Demographics
The median age of 30 is 10 years below the national average, signalling a young, family-forming cohort as the dominant resident type. Overseas-born residents make up 19.4%, which is 2.2 percentage points below the national figure, placing Kealy in the broadly Anglo-Celtic heritage bracket. The top ancestries are English (537), Scottish (126) and Irish (114), with Italian (53) also represented. University qualifications reach 21.3%, sitting 8.8 points below the national rate, reflecting the blue-collar and trade-oriented workforce composition. Average household size is 2.7, marginally above national, consistent with the family-with-children household profile, with 518 couples with children compared to 221 couples without.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
92.1%
Houses
2.5%
Townhouse
5.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Separate houses account for 92.1% of dwellings, well above typical metropolitan averages, and 4-plus bedroom homes represent 61.0% of the stock. The tenure split strongly favours mortgagees at 61.9%, with renters at 23.5% and outright owners at just 14.7%, a profile that reflects a newer suburb with residents still building equity rather than holding debt-free assets. Mortgage-to-income at 21.7% is comfortably below stress territory, and rent-to-income at 22.2% is similarly sustainable. The $495,000 estimated median positions Kealy well below the state median for houses in WA's south-west, offering relative affordability for the bedroom configuration on offer. The semi-detached segment is minimal at 2.5%.
Mortgage / mo
$1,781
Rent / wk
$420
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$918
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.1%
Unoccupied
35
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.7%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
24.4%
Couples, no children
907
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads industry employment at 15.3% (58 workers), followed by Construction at 11.4% (43 workers) and Education at 10.1% (38 workers). Mining and Hospitality each account for 8.7% (33 workers each), a pattern that reflects the regional WA economy around the South West where resource-sector employment sits alongside service industries. By occupation, Labourers are the largest group at 89 workers, followed by Community/Personal roles (81), Sales (67), Professionals (66) and Clerical/Admin (64). The unemployment rate is 2.6% and the full-time employment rate reaches 63.0%, both indicating a healthy labour market. The participation rate of 69.3% is respectable given the young median age of 30.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.0%
Part-time
34.4%
Participation
69.3%
Employed
560
Occupations
Top Industries
University
21.3%
Postgraduate
1.8%
Born Overseas
19.4%
Dwellings
394
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high, with 87.5% of residents driving to work, above the national average, and public transport use at just 2.6%, which is typical of outer regional WA where bus and rail infrastructure is limited. Walking and cycling together account for only 1.3% of commuting. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in nearby areas. Crime data is not available for Kealy at this time. The volunteering rate of 16.3% is a positive social cohesion indicator, above many comparable WA suburbs. Housing stress is absent on both measures: rent-to-income at 22.2% and mortgage-to-income at 21.7% both sit well below the 30% threshold nationally recognised as indicative of stress.
Drive
87.5%
Public Transport
2.6%
Walk / Cycle
1.3%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Kealy compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kealy a good suburb to live in?
Kealy suits families and young households, with a median age of 30 that is 10 years below the national figure and 92.1% of dwellings being separate houses. Housing costs are manageable, with mortgage-to-income at 21.7% below the 30% stress threshold. Household income sits at the 70.7th percentile nationally, above average for the region.
What is the median house price in Kealy?
The median house price is estimated at $495,000 based on 2025 rental market data. Weekly rent averages $420, and monthly mortgage repayments average $1,781. Mortgage costs represent 21.7% of household income, below the level considered financially stressful.
What schools are in Kealy?
No schools are recorded within the Kealy suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in surrounding areas of the South West WA region. The local university qualification rate is 21.3%, which is 8.8 percentage points below the national average.
Is Kealy safe?
Specific crime statistics for Kealy are not available in this dataset. As contextual indicators, the suburb has a volunteering rate of 16.3% and only 1.8% of residents (19 people) need daily assistance, both suggesting a stable, low-disadvantage community environment above the baseline for comparable regional areas.
Is Kealy good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $420 against an estimated median of $495,000 implies a gross yield around 4.4%, stronger than many Perth metro suburbs. The renter share is 23.5% and rent-to-income sits at 22.2%, confirming tenants can sustain current rents. However, the vacancy rate of 8.1% is elevated and should be monitored before committing.
How is Kealy's population changing?
Kealy has 1,119 residents and a median age of 30, which is 10 years below the national average, reflecting a young family-forming base. Household stability is moderate, with 60.9% of residents having stayed in place. The family-with-children composition, at 518 couples with children, supports ongoing housing demand.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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