Kearns
A 56.8% share of homes with four or more bedrooms makes Kearns a strongly family-sized market, while its 2,693 residents occupy only 2.36 square kilometres. The suburb's 57.4% mortgage tenure and household income at the 81.8th percentile point to an established mortgage-belt profile rather than a high-turnover rental market. Its median age of 36 is 4 years below the national figure, while 24.8% of residents were born overseas, 3.2 percentage points above national levels. Compared with nearby Raby and Eschol Park, Kearns reads as a compact detached-home community where larger households shape demand because 54.4% of families are couples with children.
Local council: Campbelltown (NSW)
Population
2,693
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,147/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
8
Homebuyers prioritising detached space will find a clear housing pattern in Kearns. Separate houses account for 95.9% of dwellings, compared with 4.1% semi-detached homes, and 56.8% of properties have four or more bedrooms, while another 39.8% have three bedrooms. The tenure mix also points to established owner demand, with 57.4% of households paying a mortgage and 27.6% owning outright, versus 15.0% renting. A monthly mortgage figure of $2,037 sits alongside mortgage-to-income of 21.9%, higher than rent-to-income at 19.6%. This suits families seeking room because the average household size is 3.1 people.
For Buyers
Homebuyers prioritising detached space will find a clear housing pattern in Kearns. Separate houses account for 95.9% of dwellings, compared with 4.1% semi-detached homes, and 56.8% of properties have four or more bedrooms, while another 39.8% have three bedrooms. The tenure mix also points to established owner demand, with 57.4% of households paying a mortgage and 27.6% owning outright, versus 15.0% renting. A monthly mortgage figure of $2,037 sits alongside mortgage-to-income of 21.9%, higher than rent-to-income at 19.6%. This suits families seeking room because the average household size is 3.1 people.
For Investors
Kearns is more owner-occupier focused than rental-led: 15.0% of households rent, lower than the 57.4% mortgage share. Weekly rent is $420 and the vacancy rate is 2.7%, giving investors useful reference points but also signalling a smaller tenant pool than in heavily rental-oriented suburbs. Eight development applications were recorded across 12 months, including a secondary dwelling example, so local change appears incremental rather than dominated by large new projects. Compared with a high-rental market, investor demand here is more dependent on family-house tenants because 95.9% of dwellings are separate houses and 56.8% contain four or more bedrooms.
Development Activity
Total DAs
51
Last 12 Months
8
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-33.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Kearns
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Demographics
Kearns has a median age of 36, which is 4 years below the national figure, and its average household size of 3.1 is 0.6 above the national comparison. Families are central to the profile because 54.4% of families are couples with children, while 28.4% are couples without children and 16.4% are one-parent families. University attainment is 26.6%, 3.5 percentage points below national levels. Overseas-born residents account for 24.8%, 3.2 points above national levels. English ancestry is the largest listed group at 744 people, followed by Other at 491, Irish at 197, Scottish at 185 and Italian at 155. Christianity counts 1,565 people, compared with 662 reporting no religion and 239 Islam.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.9%
Houses
4.1%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Kearns is overwhelmingly detached, with 95.9% of dwellings classified as separate houses and 4.1% semi-detached, a much higher separate-house share than the semi-detached figure. The bedroom profile reinforces that suburban structure: 56.8% of homes have four or more bedrooms and 39.8% have three bedrooms, while only 2.7% have two bedrooms and 0.7% have zero or one. Ownership is also prominent, with 27.6% owned outright and 57.4% under mortgage, compared with 15.0% rented. Household income is $2,147 per week at the 81.8th percentile, while the monthly mortgage figure is $2,037 and weekly rent is $420. This supports family-oriented housing demand because larger homes and mortgage tenure dominate.
Mortgage / mo
$2,037
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $420.
$650
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $650
HH Size
3.1
Personal Income / wk
$908
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.7%
Unoccupied
24
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
54.4%
Couples with children
28.4%
Couples, no children
16.4%
Single parent
758
Total families
Economy & Employment
Kearns' employment base is spread across healthcare at 14.7% with 127 workers, construction at 12.0% with 104, education at 11.1% with 96, public administration at 10.3% with 89 and manufacturing at 9.5% with 82. The occupational mix includes 251 clerical and administrative workers, 230 professionals, 188 trades workers, 160 managers and 154 community or personal service workers. Participation is 67.2%, unemployment is 3.9% and the full-time employment rate is 56.6%. Household income sits at the 81.8th percentile, above the national midpoint, which fits a workforce combining professional, administrative and trade roles. The industry spread matters because it reduces reliance on a single local employment category.
Unemployment
3.9%
Labour Force
1,438
Unemployed
56
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
56.6%
Part-time
25.8%
Participation
67.2%
Employed
1,382
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
26.6%
Postgraduate
5.8%
Born Overseas
24.8%
Dwellings
857
Transport to Work
Kearns is compact at 2.36 square kilometres, which can make local trips manageable, but daily travel is strongly car oriented. The 63.7% share of residents driving to work is much higher than the 0.8% using public transport, while 0.4% walk or cycle and 31.4% work from home. One named local school, Kearns Public School, provides government primary education; families should check enrolment zones against the exact address and investigate secondary options for later years. The average household size is 3.1 people, consistent with demand for practical family services. A suburb-level crime rate is not available for a simple safety comparison, so current NSW Police information and an inspection at different times remain important.
Drive
63.7%
Public Transport
0.8%
Walk / Cycle
0.4%
Work from Home
31.4%
Growth Outlook
Kearns has 2,693 residents, with 85.9% staying at the same address and a 14.1% turnover rate. Compared with a high-churn suburb, that pattern points to a more settled population whose growth is likely to be gradual and household-led. Eight development applications across 12 months indicate some local activity, including a secondary dwelling proposal and retail-related works, but the visible pipeline is modest. Future change will depend on whether incremental additions continue because 95.9% of homes are separate houses and 56.8% have four or more bedrooms, leaving limited evidence of a broad apartment-led transformation. Buyers assessing longer-term growth should check current regional forecasts and council planning updates.
Population trend: Campbelltown (NSW) council area
Kearns sits in the Campbelltown (NSW) council area. These are the council area's residents, not Kearns's.
Residents 2025
191,285
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.7%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.4%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Kearns compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kearns a good suburb to live in?
Kearns suits households seeking detached space and a settled routine: 95.9% of dwellings are separate houses, 56.8% have four or more bedrooms, and 85.9% of residents stayed at the same address. Car use is high at 63.7%, while public transport use is 0.8%, so daily convenience depends heavily on driving.
What is the median house price in Kearns?
A current median house price should be checked against recent settled sales. Kearns is 95.9% separate houses, with 56.8% of homes containing four or more bedrooms, so the relevant benchmark should be for detached houses rather than apartments. The housing profile also includes 57.4% mortgage holders and 27.6% outright owners.
What schools are in Kearns?
Kearns Public School is the named local school, and it is a government primary school. Families should check enrolment zones against the exact address because boundaries can cross suburb edges. With 2,693 residents and an average household size of 3.1, nearby secondary options may also matter for longer-term planning.
Is Kearns safe?
There is no suburb crime rate to support a simple yes or no. Check current NSW Police information and inspect the streets at different times across Kearns' 2.36 square kilometres. The suburb has a 14.1% turnover rate, so prospective residents should assess the specific street, nearby routes and evening activity before deciding.
Is Kearns good for property investment?
Kearns can suit a long-term investor seeking family-house demand, but the rental base is relatively small: 15.0% rent, compared with 57.4% mortgage tenure. Weekly rent is $420 and vacancy is 2.7%; eight development applications in 12 months indicate some local activity. Confirm current yields, sales prices and tenant demand before buying.
How is Kearns's population changing?
Kearns has 2,693 residents, with 85.9% staying at the same address and 14.1% turning over. That points to a relatively established population rather than rapid churn. Household structure remains family weighted: 54.4% of families are couples with children and average household size is 3.1. Check updated council and regional forecasts for the forward outlook.
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 education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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