Kingsford
Statistical Area - sa2

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 16,542 as of August 2025. This reflected an increase of 2,937 people from the 2021 Census figure of 13,605. The growth was inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses. As of June 2024, Kingsford's population was estimated at 16,380, with an additional 73 addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 8,229 persons per square kilometer, placing Kingsford in the top 10% nationally for land demand. Kingsford's growth exceeded both state (6.4%) and SA4 region averages, driven primarily by overseas migration contributing approximately 96.6% of overall gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a 2022 base year for covered areas, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a 2021 base year for uncovered areas. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas until 2041. Future trends project Kingsford's population increasing by 3,273 persons to 2041, a gain of 18.8% over the 17-year period.

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 annually over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with a total of 107 homes approved. In FY-26, one home has been approved so far. On average, 6.6 new residents arrived per year for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25.

This indicates that demand significantly exceeded new supply during this period. The average value of new dwellings developed was $979,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In the current financial year, there have been $13.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Kingsford has approximately half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 11th percentile nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. This level is also lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

New development consists of 30% standalone homes and 70% townhouses or apartments, demonstrating a trend towards denser development that appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 1395 people per approval, Kingsford is a mature, established area. Looking ahead, Kingsford is projected to grow by 3,111 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Kingsford has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 37 projects that may affect this region. Notable projects include UNSW Health Translation Hub, Sydney Children's Hospital Stage 1 and Minderoo Children's Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Mixed Use Development Kingsford, and 87-91 Middle Street Boarding House. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The employment landscape in Kingsford shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Kingsford's workforce is highly educated with notable representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate was 4.1% as of June 2025, which is 0.1% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.5%. There are 9,445 residents currently employed in Kingsford. The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Education & training shows particularly strong specialization with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level, while manufacturing has lower representation at 2.6% compared to the regional average of 5.7%.

The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data analysis. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.5%, labour force increased by 2.4%, resulting in a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% with an increase in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kingsford's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.2%% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Kingsford's median income among taxpayers is $50,490. The average income in Kingsford during this period was $77,586. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. By September 2025, based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, estimated incomes would be approximately $56,857 (median) and $87,370 (average). Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Kingsford are clustered around the 58th percentile nationally. Income distribution reveals that the largest segment comprises 28.4% earning between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, with 4,697 residents falling into this category, mirroring patterns seen at regional levels where 30.9% occupy this income range. High housing costs consume 20.5% of income in Kingsford. Despite this, 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

The dwelling structure in Kingsford, as per the latest Census, consisted of 36.3% houses and 63.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 26.9% houses and 73.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingsford stood at 27.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 20.3% and rented dwellings at 52.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, below the Sydney metro average of $3,033. The median weekly rent was $475, compared to Sydney metro's $550. Nationally, Kingsford's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $3,000 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 at $475.

Kingsford features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-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 comprise the remaining 40.1%, with lone person households at 27.6% and group households making up 12.5%. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.4.

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

Educational attainment in Kingsford significantly exceeds broader benchmarks. 49.7% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 29.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational pathways account for 20.3% of qualifications among those aged 15+, 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. St Spyridon College, Junior School Campus, located within Kingsford, had an enrollment of 0 students as of the latest data. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. No schools are located within Kingsford, requiring residents to travel for educational services. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to parent campus details.

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

Kingsford has 49 active public transport stops. These include lightrail and bus services. There are 50 routes operating in total, providing 9,174 weekly passenger trips.

Residents have excellent accessibility to transport, with an average distance of 126 meters to the nearest stop. The service frequency is 1,310 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 187 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 demonstrates excellent health outcomes, with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Approximately 59% of its total population (9,726 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.6%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 5.9% and 5.7% respectively. 78.4% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 76.0% in Greater Sydney. Kingsford has 11.6% (1,913 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 15.1%. Seniors' health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

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 has a high level of cultural diversity, with 46.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 51.4% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Kingsford, making up 46.8% of people residing there. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Kingsford compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 3.6% versus 4.4%.

The top three ancestry groups based on country of birth of parents are Other at 16.9%, Chinese at 16.7%, and English at 14.1%. These percentages differ significantly from the regional averages: Chinese is substantially higher (16.7% vs 7.8%), while English is notably lower (14.1% vs 20.3%). Other ethnic groups with notable divergences include Greek, which is overrepresented in Kingsford at 7.3% compared to 4.0% regionally, French at 1.1% versus 1.5%, and Russian at 0.7% versus 1.1%.

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. Kingsford has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (24.1%) compared to Greater Sydney but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.2%), with the former being significantly higher than the national average of 12.5%. Between 2021 and now, younger residents have shifted Kingsford's median age down by 2.4 years to its current level. During this period, notable changes include an increase in the 15-24 age group from 17.4% to 24.1%, and a rise in the 25-34 cohort from 20.5% to 24.8%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group decreased from 9.4% to 7.2%, while the 45-54 group fell from 11.6% to 9.5%. Population forecasts for Kingsford in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to grow by 719 people (an 18% increase) from 4,107 to 4,827 residents. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age group is expected to grow modestly by 9%, adding 53 people.