Kingston (ACT)

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's population is 7,338 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 759 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,579. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,338 from the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 12 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 5,241 persons per square kilometer, placing Kingston in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 11.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both state (6.4%) and SA4 region averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 42.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, using 2022 as a base. Future population dynamics anticipate a significant increase in the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation. Kingston is expected to expand by 3,168 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 43.2% in total over the 17 years.

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

Kingston has received approximately 31 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY21 and FY25157 homes were approved, with none yet in FY26. Each year, an average of 7.9 people moved to the area per dwelling built during these years.

This significant demand-to-supply gap drives buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $98,000, reflecting more affordable housing options. In FY26, commercial approvals totalled $10.1 million, indicating steady investment activity. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Kingston records about 56% of building activity per person and ranks in the 25th percentile nationally for dwelling choices, suggesting limited options for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings.

Recent development has exclusively comprised attached dwellings, catering to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers seeking accessible entry options. With around 3779 people per dwelling approval, Kingston indicates a highly mature market. By 2041, the AreaSearch quarterly estimate projects an increase of 3,168 residents. If current development rates persist, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Kingston has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 40thth percentile nationally

Five projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the local area significantly. These key projects include the 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 has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 0.7% in the past year, showing an estimated employment growth of 1.2%. As of September 2025, 5,584 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.8%, below the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.6%.

Workforce participation is high at 83.0% compared to the ACT's 72.5%. According to Census responses, 14.3% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors are public administration & safety, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance. Kingston has a particular specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 2.8% versus the regional average of 6.8%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data comparing working population to local population. In the 12-month period ending in May-25, employment increased by 1.2%, keeping unemployment relatively stable despite labour force growth of 1.2%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kingston's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 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 2023 shows median income in Kingston SA2 at $102,775 and average income at $126,106. This contrasts with Australian Capital Territory's median income of $72,206 and average income of $85,981 for the same period. By September 2025, based on a 9.26% Wage Price Index growth since financial year ending June 2023, estimated median income in Kingston SA2 would be approximately $112,292 and average income $137,783. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Kingston rank highly nationally, with household incomes between the 90th and 99th percentiles. The predominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, representing 40.8% of locals (2,993 people). A significant 43.1% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 88th percentile nationally. The area'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 such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with the Australian Capital Territory's composition of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingston stood 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 $2,080. Weekly rent median in Kingston was $510, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $450. Nationally, Kingston's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 against the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above 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 constitute 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 account for the remaining 51.7%, with lone person households at 44.4% and group households comprising 7.2%. The median household size is 1.8 people, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

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

Kingston's educational attainment is notably high, with 71.5% of residents aged 15 years and above possessing university qualifications. This figure exceeds the national average of 30.4% in Australia and the SA4 region average of 46.8%. The area's strong educational background is predominantly composed of bachelor degrees (38.2%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (25.2%) and graduate diplomas (8.1%). Vocational pathways account for 15.1% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and above, with advanced diplomas at 8.0% and certificates at 7.1%.

Educational participation is particularly high in Kingston, with 27.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.1% in tertiary education, 4.5% in primary education, and 3.5% pursuing secondary education.

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

Kingston has 25 operational public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 47 different routes, facilitating 3,021 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 200 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. The car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 67%, followed by walking at 14% and bus use at 10%. On average, there are 0.7 vehicles per dwelling, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 14.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 431 trips per day, equating to approximately 120 weekly trips per stop.

Kingston's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Kingston's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 80% of the total population (5,863 people), compared to 62.4% in Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.8 and 8.6% of residents respectively. 71.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. The under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. Kingston has 13.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,019 people), with seniors showing strong health outcomes that rank even higher than the general population nationally.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Kingston was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number 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. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Kingston compared to the Australian Capital Territory, making up 0.7% versus 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25.8%), Australian (19.9%), and Irish (11.0%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: French (1.2%) is overrepresented in Kingston compared to the regional average of 0.5%, Welsh (0.8% vs 0.6%) and Russian (0.6% vs 0.3%) also show higher representation.

Kingston's population is younger than the national pattern

Kingston's median age is 35 years, matching the Australian Capital Territory figure but slightly lower than 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 notably 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 increased from 3.3% to 5.2%, while the 35-44 age group has risen from 18.3% to 19.7%. Conversely, the 15-24 age group has decreased from 9.2% to 7.8%, and the 25-34 age group has dropped from 30.4% to 29.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Kingston, with the 35-44 age cohort projected to grow by 43%, adding 613 residents to reach a total of 2,057.