Kingston (ACT)
Statistical Area - sa2

Kingston lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Kingston ACT's population was around 7,338 as of Aug 2025. This increase from 6,579 in the 2021 Census reflects a growth of 759 people (11.5%). The ABS estimated resident population of 7,338 by June 2024 and an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date suggest this increase. This results in a density ratio of 5,241 persons per square kilometer, placing Kingston in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Kingston's growth exceeded the state's (5.7%) and SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 42.4% of population gains, with all drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, ACT Government's SA2 area projections with a base of 2022 are used. Based on projected demographic shifts, Kingston is forecast to increase by 3,168 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 43.2% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Kingston when compared nationally

Kingston averaged approximately 31 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 157 homes. As of FY26, 0 approvals have been recorded. On average, 7.9 new residents arrived per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. This indicates substantial supply lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

Developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments, as evidenced by an average construction value of $682,000 for new homes. In FY26, $10.1 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Australian Capital Territory, Kingston shows approximately 56% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 26th percentile nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. All new construction has comprised attached dwellings, focusing on higher-density living which creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

With around 3779 people per dwelling approval, Kingston reflects a highly mature market. Looking ahead, Kingston is expected to grow by 3168 residents through to 2041. Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Kingston has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Five projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the local area, with key initiatives including Kingston Arts Precinct, Greenway Rise - The Establishment, Kingston Foreshore Precinct, and Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade.

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Employment conditions in Kingston rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Kingston ACT has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 0.6% and it experienced an estimated employment growth of 1.8% over the past year.

As of June 2025, there are 5,623 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is below the ACT's rate of 3.4%. The workforce participation rate in Kingston is 75.3%, compared to the ACT's 69.6%. Dominant employment sectors include public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance. Public administration & safety has a particularly strong presence with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level, while construction has limited presence at 2.8% compared to the regional average of 6.8%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 1.8%, labour force grew by 1.6%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In comparison, the ACT recorded an employment growth of 1.9% with a 0.3 percentage point decrease in unemployment during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 indicate that employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kingston's employment mix suggests a local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows median income in Kingston at $98,743 and average income at $121,767. This compares to Australian Capital Territory's median income of $68,678 and average income of $83,634. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.6% from July 2022 to September 2025, estimated current incomes in Kingston are approximately $112,172 (median) and $138,327 (average). Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Kingston rank between the 90th and 99th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 40.8% of Kingston's population falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to surrounding regions at 34.3%. A substantial proportion, 43.1%, earns above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 89th percentile nationally. Kingston's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Kingston features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Kingston's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 3.0% houses and 96.9% other dwellings. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory had 40.7% houses and 59.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingston was at 17.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.8% and rented ones at 51.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,275. The median weekly rent in Kingston was $510, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $500. Nationally, Kingston's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $510 against the national figure of $375.

Kingston features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 48.3% of all households, including 10.7% couples with children, 30.9% couples without children, and 6.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 51.7%, with lone person households at 44.4% and group households comprising 7.2% of the total. The median household size is 1.8 people, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.2.

Kingston performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

Kingston's residents aged 15+ have a higher proportion with university qualifications (71.5%) compared to Australia (30.4%) and the SA4 region (46.8%). Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 38.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (25.2%) and graduate diplomas (8.1%). Vocational pathways account for 15.1% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 8.0% and certificates at 7.1%. Residents' educational participation is high, with 27.5% currently enrolled in formal education: 14.1% in tertiary, 4.5% in primary, and 3.5% in secondary education.

Educational facilities are primarily located outside Kingston's immediate boundaries, necessitating families to access schools in neighboring areas.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Kingston has 24 active public transport stops, serving a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are serviced by 48 individual routes, providing a total of 1,753 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is good, with residents typically located within 200 meters of the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 250 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 73 weekly trips per stop.

Kingston's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Kingston with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover was found to be exceptionally high at approximately 79% of the total population (5826 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.8% and 8.6% of residents respectively. 71.8% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.8% across Australian Capital Territory. The area has 13.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1019 people), which is lower than the 19.9% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

Kingston was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Kingston's population is more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 26.9% born overseas and 18.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Kingston, comprising 34.0% of its population. Judaism is overrepresented in Kingston compared to the Australian Capital Territory, making up 0.7% versus 0.6%.

The top three represented ancestry groups are English (25.8%), Australian (19.9%), and Irish (11.0%). Notably, French (1.2%) and Russian (0.6%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Kingston compared to regional averages of 0.9% and 0.4%, respectively.

Kingston's population is younger than the national pattern

Kingston has a median age of 35 years, matching the Australian Capital Territory figure but slightly below Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Kingston has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (29.1%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (3.8%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of Kingston's population aged 75-84 has grown from 3.3% to 5.2%, while the 35-44 age group increased from 18.3% to 19.7%. Conversely, the 15-24 age group has declined from 9.2% to 7.8%, and the 25-34 age group has decreased from 30.4% to 29.1%. Population forecasts for Kingston in 2041 suggest substantial demographic shifts, with the strongest projected growth in the 35-44 age cohort, which is expected to increase by 43%, adding 613 residents to reach a total of 2,057.