Kilkenny SA

Postcode 5009 · Charles Sturt LGA

Kilkenny is a small community in South Australia within the Charles Sturt local government area (postcode 5009). With a population of 1,846, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $73K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Italian.

The median house price in Kilkenny is $987,000, having surged 13.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $578. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517.

Kilkenny is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 982, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 18 bus stops. The crime rate in the Charles Sturt LGA is higher than average at 21,506 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Kilkenny offers a gross rental yield of 3.0%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($987K/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 13.6x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +13.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.0% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$987K/$950K Near Median
Affordability13.6x Stretched
Price Momentum+13.4% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education5/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$987K
13.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$320
POPULATION
1,846
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,399
Personal Income /wk$655
Mortgage /mth$1,517
CRIME (Charles Sturt LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)21,506
Total Incidents397
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops18
Kilkenny Railway Station
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA982
Total Students251
Government1
Challa Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 982
Data: 2025-Q4