Kirrawee
Kirrawee's standout profile is a compact Sutherland Shire suburb of 11,007 people at 3,085.4 residents per sq km, with household income in the 77.9 national percentile. Compared with nearby Sutherland and Gymea, it reads as more residential and car-dependent, because 82.8% of commuters drive while 6.9% use public transport. Education is a clear strength, with 38.3% university qualified, 8.2 percentage points above national, and housing is split between 49.7% separate houses and 34.7% apartments.
Population
11,007
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,070/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
111
Median House
$1.3M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
Homebuyers face a higher entry price than many mortgage-belt areas, with a PSI median house price of $1,333,000 and the latest 2025 quarter at $1,400,000. The trade-off is housing choice: 49.7% separate houses, 15.3% semi-detached dwellings and 34.7% apartments, so downsizers and first-home buyers are not limited to freestanding stock. Mortgage costs sit at 29.0% of income, below stress settings, helped by household income of $2,070 a week in the 77.9 percentile nationally.
For Buyers
Homebuyers face a higher entry price than many mortgage-belt areas, with a PSI median house price of $1,333,000 and the latest 2025 quarter at $1,400,000. The trade-off is housing choice: 49.7% separate houses, 15.3% semi-detached dwellings and 34.7% apartments, so downsizers and first-home buyers are not limited to freestanding stock. Mortgage costs sit at 29.0% of income, below stress settings, helped by household income of $2,070 a week in the 77.9 percentile nationally.
For Investors
Investor appeal is led by depth of demand rather than very tight vacancy. Renters make up 30.8% of households, compared with 38.8% paying a mortgage and 30.3% owned outright, while median rent is $500 a week. A 7.4% vacancy rate is a caution because it is higher than a tight-market setting, but 100 development applications in 12 months point to renewal and tradie activity. Forecast rent growth of 27.8% supports the income story if new supply is absorbed.
Development Activity
Total DAs
595
Last 12 Months
111
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+9.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Kirrawee iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Kirrawee High School
7-12 · 1185 students
Kirrawee Public School
K-6 · 326 students
Demographics
Kirrawee sits close to the national age profile, with a median age of 39, or 1.0 year below national. Educational attainment is stronger than average: 38.3% hold university qualifications, 8.2 percentage points above national. Overseas birth is moderate at 22.8%, 1.2 points above national, so local culture is shaped more by long-settled ancestry than recent migration. English ancestry leads with 4,125 people, followed by Irish at 1,310 and Scottish at 1,017, alongside smaller Mandarin, Cantonese and Greek language groups.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
49.7%
Houses
15.3%
Townhouse
34.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Kirrawee's housing market is at its latest recorded high: the median moved from $1,250,588 in 2024 to $1,400,000 in 2025, an 11.9% rise with 0.0% fall from peak to latest. The dwelling mix is more balanced than a pure detached-house suburb because 49.7% are separate houses, 34.7% apartments and 15.3% semi-detached. Tenure is also even, with 30.3% owned outright, 38.8% mortgaged and 30.8% renting. Bedroom stock centres on 3 bedrooms at 39.6%, suiting families but keeping 2-bedroom options at 25.6%.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,600
Rent / wk
$500
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$995
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.4%
Unoccupied
336
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
29.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
24.5%
Couples, no children
8,777
Total families
Economy & Employment
Kirrawee's economy ranks above average on education and advantage, with IEO and IRSAD both in decile 8, while economic resources are lower at IER decile 6. That gap makes sense because high-skill workers also carry Sydney housing costs. Healthcare is the top industry at 15.3% and 616 workers, followed by Education at 11.7%, Professional/Tech at 11.4%, Construction at 9.9% and Public Admin at 8.1%. Professionals number 1,532, ahead of Clerical/Admin at 871 and Managers at 813, while unemployment is low at 3.6%.
Unemployment
4.1%
Labour Force
15,103
Unemployed
615
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
67.2%
Part-time
29.2%
Participation
56.9%
Employed
4,933
Occupations
Top Industries
University
38.3%
Postgraduate
9.2%
Born Overseas
22.8%
Dwellings
4,202
Transport to Work
Kirrawee works best for households comfortable with car use, because 82.8% of commuters drive, well above the 6.9% using public transport and 5.2% walking or cycling. The local school base is compact but strong: 2 Government schools, led by Kirrawee High School with ICSEA 1092 and 1,185 students, plus Kirrawee Public School with ICSEA 1050 and 326 students. That 1050-1092 ICSEA range sits above national expectations, while IRSAD decile 8 points to broader social advantage.
Drive
82.8%
Public Transport
6.9%
Walk / Cycle
5.2%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.24%/yr
(+308 people/yr)
EstablishedKirrawee's growth outlook is steady rather than explosive, with trend growth of 1.24% a year, equal to about 308 additional people annually. The primary driver is overseas migration, averaging +221 people a year, compared with +86 from internal migration. The medium scenario moves from 24,905 people in 2026 to 26,446 in 2031. Gentrification is labelled Active with a score of 44, because population is up 24% since 2011 and rent growth of 27.8% is running ahead of only modest young-share change of -0.3.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+221
Net Internal / yr
+86
Gentrification Signal
Active
Population +24% since 2011, Net internal migration +86/yr, Strong overseas inflow +221/yr, Accelerating: 7% → 16%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Kirrawee compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kirrawee a good suburb to live in?
Yes, especially for households wanting Sutherland Shire access, 2 local Government schools and a high education profile. It is car-oriented, with 82.8% of commuters driving, so it suits buyers comfortable relying on a vehicle.
What is the median house price in Kirrawee?
Kirrawee's PSI median house price is $1,333,000, while the latest 2025 quarter in the price series is $1,400,000. Prices rose 11.9% from 2024 to 2025, so budget buffers matter.
What schools are in Kirrawee?
Kirrawee has 2 local Government schools: Kirrawee High School, a secondary school with ICSEA 1092 and 1,185 enrolments, and Kirrawee Public School, a primary school with ICSEA 1050 and 326 enrolments.
Is Kirrawee safe?
A current suburb crime rate is not available, so safety should be checked street by street and with NSW Police updates. Residential stability is supported by 30.3% outright ownership, 2 local schools and 11,007 residents.
Is Kirrawee good for property investment?
Kirrawee can suit investors who accept a 7.4% vacancy risk in exchange for 30.8% renter households, $500 weekly median rent and 100 development applications over 12 months. Demand is helped by forecast overseas migration of 221 people a year.
How is Kirrawee's population changing?
Kirrawee's resident base is growing in the forecast area, with trend growth of 1.24% or 308 people a year. The medium path rises from 24,905 in 2026 to 26,446 in 2031, led by overseas migration of 221 people annually.
What development is happening in Kirrawee?
Development activity is high, with 100 applications in the past 12 months, including subdivision, commercial development and swimming pool examples. That level is above a low-change suburb and points to ongoing renewal rather than a static housing market.
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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