Kingsford

An assessment of population growth drivers in Kingsford reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Kingsford's population was around 16,580 as of February 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 2,975 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,605. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,380 in June 2024 and an additional 86 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 8,248 persons per square kilometer, placing Kingsford in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Kingsford's growth rate of 21.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (7.3%) and the state level. Overseas migration contributed approximately 96.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends project an above median growth for the area, with an expected increase of 3,273 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 18.5% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Kingsford according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Kingsford averaged approximately 21 new dwelling approvals per year. Between fiscal years FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 107 homes were approved, with an additional 18 approved in FY-26 to date. Over the past five financial years, an average of 6.6 new residents arrived per dwelling constructed.

This has led to demand significantly exceeding new supply, typically resulting in price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value of new dwellings was $378,000. In FY-26, there have been $13.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity compared to previous years. Kingsford records roughly half the building activity per person compared to Greater Sydney and ranks among the 11th percentile of areas assessed nationally, suggesting limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing properties due to its established nature and potential planning limitations. New development consists of 30.0% standalone homes and 70.0% townhouses or apartments, catering to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers seeking accessible entry options.

Kingsford's population density is around 1395 people per approval, indicating a mature, established area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Kingsford is forecasted to gain 3073 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Kingsford has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Thirty-seven infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Key projects include Mixed Use Development Kingsford, Bundock Street Housing Redevelopment Project, 87-91 Middle Street Boarding House, and 273 Anzac Parade Mixed-Use Development.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Kingsford maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Kingsford's workforce is highly educated, with the technology sector notably represented. Its unemployment rate was 4.2% as of September 2025, aligning with Greater Sydney's rate. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.2%.

In September 2025, 9,657 residents were employed, with workforce participation similar to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. A high 45.6% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Education & training shows strong specialization, at 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, manufacturing has lower representation, at 2.6% compared to the regional average of 5.7%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.2%, labour force grew by 3.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded lower employment growth of 2.1% during the same period. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Kingsford's employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to its local employment mix.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Kingsford SA2's median income among taxpayers is $53,360. The average income is $77,167. Nationally, these figures are high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Kingsford as of September 2025 would be approximately $58,088 (median) and $84,004 (average). Census data shows that incomes in Kingsford cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. In terms of income distribution, the largest segment comprises 28.4% earning between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, with 4,708 residents falling into this category. This pattern is similar to regional levels where 30.9% occupy this income range. High housing costs consume 20.5% of income in Kingsford. Despite strong earnings, disposable income ranks at the 53rd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

In Kingsford, as per the latest Census evaluation, 36.3% of dwellings were houses while 63.7% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is in contrast to Sydney metropolitan areas where 55.9% of dwellings are houses and 44.1% are other types. Home ownership levels in Kingsford were similar to those in Sydney metro, standing at 27.7%. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (20.3%) or rented (52.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kingsford was $3,000, significantly higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Kingsford was recorded at $475, which is higher than both the Sydney metro figure of $470 and the national average of $375.

Kingsford features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 59.9% of all households, including 28.4% couples with children, 21.1% couples without children, and 8.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 40.1%, with lone person households at 27.6% and group households comprising 12.5%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational attainment in Kingsford aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Kingsford's educational attainment is notably higher than Australian averages. Among residents aged 15+, 49.7% hold university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4%. In New South Wales (NSW), this figure stands at 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, with 29.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 17.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%.

Vocational pathways account for 20.3%, with advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 10.9%. Educational participation is high, with 37.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 16.2% in tertiary education, 7.2% in primary education, and 6.1% pursuing secondary education.

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

Kingsford has 59 active public transport stops, offering a mix of light rail and bus services. These stops are served by 50 different routes, facilitating 9,886 weekly passenger trips in total. The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 126 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility. As a predominantly residential area, most commutes are outward-bound. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 58% of residents, followed by buses at 15% and walking at 11%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 0.7, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 45.6% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 1,412 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 167 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Kingsford's health outcomes data shows excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 57% (~9,450 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 5.9% and 5.7% of residents respectively. Around 78.4% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Kingsford has 11.7% (1,936 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Kingsford is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Kingsford's population shows high linguistic diversity, with 46.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 51.4% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Kingsford, accounting for 46.8%. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented, comprising 3.6% of Kingsford's population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (16.9%), Chinese (16.7%, significantly higher than the regional average of 8.4%), and English (14.1%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Greek is overrepresented at 7.3% in Kingsford compared to 1.9% regionally, French at 1.1% versus 0.5%, and Russian at 0.7% versus 0.4%.

Kingsford's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Kingsford's median age is 31 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Kingsford has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (23.6%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.2%). This concentration of 15-24 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 12.5%. Between 2021 and present, younger residents have reduced Kingsford's median age by 2.3 years to reach its current figure. During this period, the proportion of 15-24 year-olds has increased from 17.4% to 23.6%, while the 25-34 cohort has risen from 20.5% to 25.0%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 9.4% to 7.2%, and the 45-54 group has fallen from 11.6% to 9.5%. Population forecasts for Kingsford in the year 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to grow substantially, increasing by 685 people (17%) from 4,141 to 4,827. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age cohort is expected to grow modestly by 8% (47 people).