Kingsgrove - North
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Kingsgrove - North's population is approximately 6,478 as of August 2025. This figure represents a rise of 217 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 6,261. The increase is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 6,458 in June 2024 and an additional 159 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density ratio of 2,482 persons per square kilometer, placing Kingsgrove - North in the upper quartile compared to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 3.5% growth since Census is within 1.1 percentage points of its SA3 area (4.6%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 80.1% of overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the ABS data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to demographic trends, lower quartile growth is anticipated nationally, with Kingsgrove - North expected to expand by 59 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, representing an increase of 0.3% over the 17-year period.

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

Kingsgrove - North recorded approximately 26 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling 133 homes. In FY-26 so far, 20 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 0.9 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built.

New construction has matched or outpaced demand, offering buyers more options and enabling population growth. The average construction cost value per dwelling was $493,000 during this period. Compared to Greater Sydney, Kingsgrove - North recorded 52.0% more new home approvals per person. Recent construction comprised 44.0% standalone homes and 56.0% medium and high-density housing, indicating a shift from the current housing mix of 82.0% houses. The location had approximately 287 people per dwelling approval, reflecting a low density market. Population forecasts indicate Kingsgrove - North will gain 22 residents by 2041.

With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Kingsgrove - North has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 16 projects potentially impacting this region. Notable projects include Sydney Metro City & Southwest, Jack Chesher Reserve Playground Upgrade, Kingsgrove Public Preschool, and Sydney Metro City & Southwest - Sydenham to Bankstown (T3 Bankstown Line Conversion). The following list details those most likely relevant.

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Employment performance in Kingsgrove - North has been broadly consistent with national averages

Kingsgrove - North has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 3.4% in June 2025, which is 0.8% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.1%. As of June 2025, 3,333 residents were in work and workforce participation was 52.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Major employment sectors include retail trade, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area shows strong specialization in wholesale trade with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level, while health care & social assistance has limited presence at 10.6% compared to the regional 14.1%.

There were 0.9 workers for each resident as at the Census, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.1%, labour force increased by 2.6%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points in Kingsgrove - North. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6%, labour force expand by 2.9%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, and employment growth was 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Kingsgrove - North's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

In financial year 2022, Kingsgrove - North had a median taxpayer income of $50,780 and an average income of $70,869. These figures were above the national averages of $56,994 (median) and $80,856 (average) for Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth from financial year 2022 to March 2025, estimated median income is approximately $56,163 and average income is around $78,381. According to Census 2021 data, Kingsgrove - North's household income ranked at the 56th percentile ($1,841 weekly) and personal income at the 28th percentile. In terms of income distribution, 29.2% of the population (1,891 individuals) fell within the $1,500-$2,999 range, similar to the broader area where this cohort represented 30.9%. Housing costs consumed 17.3% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 55th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile for financial year 2022.

Kingsgrove - North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Kingsgrove - North's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 82.3% houses and 17.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Sydney metro had 48.7% houses and 51.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingsgrove - North was at 40.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.8% and rented ones at 24.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $390. Nationally, Kingsgrove - North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Kingsgrove - North features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households comprise 79.2% of all households, including 40.6% couples with children, 23.4% couples without children, and 14.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 20.8%, with lone person households at 18.6% and group households comprising 2.1%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which matches the Greater Sydney average.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 26.1%, substantially lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas at 12.1% and certificates at 17.8%. Educational participation is high, with 29.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 10.4% in primary, 8.6% in secondary, and 4.6% in tertiary education.

The area has two schools serving 1,485 students – Kingsgrove North High School and Clemton Park Public School – with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1020). It functions as an education hub with 22.9 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 9.6, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Kingsgrove - North has 36 operational public transport stops. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 37 individual routes serving these stops, collectively facilitating 6,406 weekly passenger trips.

Residents' access to transport is rated excellent; they reside an average of 163 meters from the nearest stop. Across all routes, service frequency averages 915 trips per day, resulting in approximately 177 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kingsgrove - North'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 Kingsgrove - North, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~3,562 people), compared to 49.6% across Greater Sydney.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and diabetes, impacting 6.6 and 5.0% of residents respectively, while 75.4% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.7% across Greater Sydney. As of 2021, 20.2% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,310 people), which is higher than the 15.8% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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

Kingsgrove-North has notable cultural diversity, with 39.6% of its population born overseas and 57.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Kingsgrove-North, comprising 66.7%, compared to 45.8% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are Greek (19.7%), Other (15.4%), and Chinese (11.3%).

Notably, Lebanese (8.3%) is overrepresented in Kingsgrove-North versus the regional average of 10.6%, as are Italian (7.4% vs 3.9%) and Vietnamese (2.7% vs 3.7%).

Kingsgrove - North's median age exceeds the national pattern

Kingsgrove - North's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and somewhat older than Australia's median of 38. Comparing with Greater Sydney, the 75-84 age group is notably over-represented at 7.9%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 10.4%. Post-2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 11.4% to 14.1%, whereas the 0 to 4 cohort has decreased from 6.0% to 4.3% and the 35 to 44 group has dropped from 14.2% to 12.6%. By 2041, Kingsgrove - North's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 55 to 64 cohort is expected to grow by 25%, adding 187 residents to reach 942. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 56% of the population growth, while declines are forecast for the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age groups.