Port Kennedy
Port Kennedy’s standout feature is its detached-home scale: 93.9% of dwellings are separate houses and 80.1% contain 4 or more bedrooms. The suburb has 13,477 residents, a median age of 36, and household income at the 71.9th percentile, giving it a mortgage-belt profile rather than a high-density apartment market. Overseas-born residents account for 30.7%, 9.1 percentage points above the national figure, while forecast growth is driven by overseas migration. Compared with newer Baldivis, Port Kennedy reads as more established, with an aging trajectory and a 5.0 percentage-point rise in its senior share.
Population
13,477
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,921/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Port Kennedy suits buyers prioritising space and a conventional family layout. Separate houses account for 93.9% of dwellings, while 80.1% have 4 or more bedrooms, so the stock is much more family-sized than apartment-oriented. A current median house price is not available for a clean price benchmark, but the typical mortgage payment is $1,700 monthly and mortgage costs equal 20.4% of household income. Ownership is mortgage-led, at 52.8% compared with 21.9% owned outright. Affordability is marked as improving, moving from 50.7 in 2011 to 46.4 in 2021, although buyers should test rates and insurance costs.
For Buyers
Port Kennedy suits buyers prioritising space and a conventional family layout. Separate houses account for 93.9% of dwellings, while 80.1% have 4 or more bedrooms, so the stock is much more family-sized than apartment-oriented. A current median house price is not available for a clean price benchmark, but the typical mortgage payment is $1,700 monthly and mortgage costs equal 20.4% of household income. Ownership is mortgage-led, at 52.8% compared with 21.9% owned outright. Affordability is marked as improving, moving from 50.7 in 2011 to 46.4 in 2021, although buyers should test rates and insurance costs.
For Investors
Port Kennedy presents a mostly detached rental market, with 22.8% of households renting and weekly rent at $350. The 6.1% vacancy rate gives tenants more choice than a tightly supplied market, so investors should avoid assuming automatic rental pressure. Rent growth is forecast at 6.1%, while overseas migration is the primary growth driver and may broaden tenant demand. There were 0 recorded development projects in the past 12 months, reducing the immediate supply pipeline. Renting is slightly higher than outright ownership, 22.8% vs 21.9%, but the 93.9% separate-house share points to maintenance and land-cost exposure.
Schools in Port Kennedy
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ENDEAVOUR EDUCATION SUPPORT CENTRE
PEEL LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL
ST BERNADETTE'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
ENDEAVOUR PRIMARY SCHOOL
PORT KENNEDY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographics
Port Kennedy has a median age of 36, which is 4.0 years below the national figure, but its forecast trajectory is Aging as the senior share rises 5.0 percentage points and the young share falls 5.0 points. The overseas-born share is 30.7%, 9.1 points above national, while university attainment is 15.1%, 15.0 points below national. English ancestry is most common at 6,679 people, followed by Scottish at 1,422 and Irish at 1,098. No religion is the largest stated affiliation at 6,841, ahead of Christianity at 5,289. The 2.8-person average household is 0.3 above national, reinforcing a family-oriented profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
93.9%
Houses
6.1%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Port Kennedy’s housing is overwhelmingly detached and relatively large: 93.9% of dwellings are separate houses and 80.1% contain 4 or more bedrooms, compared with 6.1% semi-detached homes. Tenure is concentrated among mortgagors, with 52.8% paying a mortgage, versus 21.9% owning outright and 22.8% renting. Housing costs are not flagged as stressed, with mortgage costs at 20.4% of household income and rent at 18.2%. The affordability measure is labelled improving, moving from 50.7 in 2011 to 46.4 in 2021, while the 6.1% vacancy rate gives renters more choice than a tight market.
Mortgage / mo
$1,700
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$350
Census 2021
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$755
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.1%
Unoccupied
292
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
46.3%
Couples with children
33.7%
Couples, no children
18.7%
Single parent
3,735
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads Port Kennedy’s industry mix at 17.0%, followed by education at 10.7%, construction at 10.4%, public administration at 9.0% and mining at 8.9%. This spread links local work to care, public services, building and resource activity. Trades are the largest occupation group with 1,255 people, ahead of community and personal services at 869. Participation is 64.3%, unemployment is 7.1%, and household income is at the 71.9th percentile. SEIFA is uneven: education and occupation sits in decile 2, while economic resources is decile 8, compared with IRSD and IRSAD at 4 and 4. The gap suggests stronger resources than education and occupation outcomes.
Unemployment
7.1%
Labour Force
6,756
Unemployed
480
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.7%
Part-time
32.8%
Participation
64.3%
Employed
6,276
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
15.1%
Postgraduate
2.5%
Born Overseas
30.7%
Dwellings
4,480
Transport to Work
Port Kennedy is practical for car-oriented households: 80.2% travel as car drivers, compared with 4.8% using public transport and 1.5% walking or cycling. The suburb has 6 local schools, including 5 government options across primary, education support and language development, plus 1 non-government primary school. Check enrolment zones against the exact address when comparing properties across suburb boundaries. Density is 635.4 people per sq km across 21.21 sq km, while IRSAD sits in decile 4 and 5.6% of residents need assistance. For safety, inspect recent local incidents before deciding, since conditions can vary by street. The 11.7% volunteering rate indicates some civic participation.
Drive
80.2%
Public Transport
4.8%
Walk / Cycle
1.5%
Work from Home
7.2%
Population Forecast
+0.68%/yr
(+100 people/yr)
EstablishedPort Kennedy is forecast to grow at 0.68% annually, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver. That pace is modest compared with a high-growth corridor, and it sits alongside a -4.4% population change across the wider area over 10 years. The shift is labelled Aging: the senior share rises 5.0 percentage points while the young share falls 5.0 points, so future demand may lean more toward established households than new family formation. Gentrification is not occurring, with a score of 0 and stage Not gentrifying. Rent growth of 6.1% is higher than the annual growth trend, creating a stronger rental signal than the broader population trajectory.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+145
Net Internal / yr
-9
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Port Kennedy compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Port Kennedy a good suburb to live in?
Port Kennedy is better suited than many apartment-focused areas to households wanting space, with 93.9% separate houses and 80.1% containing 4 or more bedrooms. It is car-dependent, as 80.2% drive to work compared with 4.8% using public transport, so access to a vehicle is important.
What is the median house price in Port Kennedy?
A current median house price is not available, so buyers should use recent comparable sales and an address-specific valuation rather than rely on nearby suburbs. Port Kennedy has 93.9% separate houses, 52.8% mortgaged households and a listed monthly mortgage figure of $1,700.
What schools are in Port Kennedy?
Port Kennedy has 6 local schools, with 5 government facilities and 1 non-government primary school. The mix includes primary, education support and language development options. School access is more practical when enrolment zones are checked against the exact address, particularly near suburb boundaries.
Is Port Kennedy safe?
Check recent local incident data for the exact street before deciding, because safety can vary by location. Port Kennedy has 13,477 residents and a density of 635.4 people per sq km, so street-level context is more useful than relying on a broad suburb impression alone.
Is Port Kennedy good for property investment?
Port Kennedy may suit investors seeking detached rental stock, with 22.8% of households renting, weekly rent at $350 and vacancy at 6.1%. Rent growth is forecast at 6.1%, higher than the 0.68% annual population trend, but 0 development projects were recorded in the past 12 months.
How is Port Kennedy's population changing?
Port Kennedy has 13,477 residents today. The wider area recorded a -4.4% population change over 10 years, while the annual trend is 0.68% and overseas migration is the primary driver. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 5.0 points and the young share down 5.0 points.
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). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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