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 is 17,018 as of May 2026. This figure reflects a growth of 3,413 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,605. The increase is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 17,013 in June 2025 and an additional 74 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 8,466 persons per square kilometer, placing Kingsford in the top 10% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch. Kingsford's growth rate of 25.1% since the 2021 census exceeds both the state's (7.1%) and SA4 region's rates, indicating it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 97.6% to overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to population projections, Kingsford is expected to expand by 2,911 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 17.1% over the 16-year period.

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

Kingsford has seen approximately 21 dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 107 homes were approved, with an additional 20 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, about 6.6 people moved to Kingsford each year for every dwelling built during these years.

This significant demand exceeds new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value of new homes is $378,000. In FY-26, there have been $13.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Kingsford has about 57% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 11th percentile nationally for assessed areas, suggesting relatively constrained buyer choice and interest in existing dwellings. New development consists of 30.0% standalone homes and 70.0% medium and high-density housing, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

Kingsford has approximately 1395 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. By 2041, Kingsford is projected to grow by 2,906 residents. If current construction levels continue, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 37 projects that could affect the region. Notable initiatives include Mixed Use Development Kingsford, Bundock Street Housing Redevelopment Project, 87-91 Middle Street Boarding House, and 273 Anzac Parade Mixed-Use Development. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Kingsford remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Kingsford has an educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 4.2% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.9%.

In Kingsford, 9,710 residents were employed by December 2025, with an unemployment rate matching Greater Sydney's 4.2%. However, workforce participation was lower at 65.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Census responses indicated that 45.6% of Kingsford residents worked from home. Key industries of employment were health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

Education & training had a notable concentration with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. Manufacturing had limited presence at 2.6%, compared to the regional average of 5.7%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.9% while labour force grew by 3.5%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.6 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kingsford's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The Kingsford SA2's median income among taxpayers was $53,360 and average income stood at $77,167 in financial year 2023. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003 respectively. By March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $58,867 (median) and $85,131 (average), based on a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32%. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Kingsford are at the 58th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 28.4% of residents fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket (4,833 people). High housing costs consume 20.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income 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% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Sydney metropolitan areas where 55.9% were houses and 44.1% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingsford was similar to the Sydney metro level at 27.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 20.3% and rented dwellings at 52.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kingsford was $3,000, higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Kingsford was $475, slightly higher than the Sydney metro average of $470. Nationally, Kingsford's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,000 compared to the Australian average of $1,863. Similarly, rents in Kingsford were substantially above the national figure of $375 per week.

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

Family households constitute 59.9 percent of all households, including 28.4 percent couples with children, 21.1 percent couples without children, and 8.5 percent single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 40.1 percent, with lone person households at 27.6 percent and group households comprising 12.5 percent of the total. 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 national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 49.7% hold university qualifications, surpassing Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. This high level of educational attainment positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most common at 29.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%).

Vocational pathways account for 20.3% of qualifications, 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 that facilitate 9,886 weekly passenger trips in total. The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 126 meters, indicating excellent accessibility. As a predominantly residential area, most commuting is outward-bound. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 58%, with buses accounting for 15% and walking making up 11%. On average, there are 0.7 vehicles per dwelling, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 45.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, an average of 1,412 trips is made daily, 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 shows excellent health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups.

Private health cover is high at approximately 57%, or around 9,700 people, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Mental health issues affect 5.9% of residents, while asthma impacts 5.7%. A total of 78.4% report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. The area has 10.9%, or 1,853 people aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, broadly in line with the general population nationally.

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, comprising 46.8% of its population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 3.6% versus 0.8%.

The top three ancestry 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 divergences: Greek is overrepresented at 7.3% 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 30 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and significantly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Kingsford has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 at 25.8%, but fewer residents aged 5-14 at 6.5%. This concentration of 15-24 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 12.7%. Post-2021 Census data shows a shift in median age to 30, with significant changes including an increase in the 15-24 age group from 17.4% to 25.8%, and the 25-34 cohort from 20.5% to 27.1%. Conversely, the 35-44 cohort declined from 13.5% to 10.5%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 9.4% to 6.5%. Population forecasts for Kingsford in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the strongest growth projected for the 25-34 cohort at 15%, adding 708 residents to reach 5,322. In contrast, the 0-4 cohort shows minimal growth of just 7% (36 people).