Kyogle
Statistical Area - sa2

Kyogle is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Kyogle's population, as of August 2025, is approximately 7,839, reflecting a 3.0% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 7,611. This growth is inferred from an estimated resident population of 7,718 in June 2024 and an additional 33 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is around 4.0 persons per square kilometer. Kyogle's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area (0.2%), making it a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 50.6% of overall population gains during 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. By 2041, the population is projected to decline by 809 persons, but specific age cohorts like the 85 and over group are expected to grow, with an increase of 143 people anticipated.

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

Kyogle has averaged approximately 24 new dwelling approvals annually. Development approval data is provided by the ABS on a financial year basis, showing 120 homes over the past five years from FY-20 to FY-25, with six recorded so far in FY-26. Each dwelling has supported an average of 2.0 new residents per year over these five years, indicating steady demand that may bolster property values. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $571,000, which is moderately above regional levels, suggesting a focus on quality construction.

This financial year has seen $7.5 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Rest of NSW, Kyogle has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 45th percentile nationally, leading to relatively limited buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. Recent construction comprises 86.0% detached houses and 14.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving Kyogle's low-density nature with a preference for detached housing that attracts space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 374 people, reflecting its quiet, low-activity development environment.

Population projections indicate stability or decline, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures and benefiting potential buyers in the area.

Kyogle has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21stth percentile nationally

Six projects identified by AreaSearch are likely to impact the area significantly, influencing its performance as much as any other factor. These include Summerville Solar Farm, Richmond Valley Solar & BESS, Lismore Flood Restoration - Roads and Bridges, and Lismore Flood Recovery and Resilience Program. The following list details those considered most relevant:.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Kyogle faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Kyogle has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 5.3%.

The employment rate stands at 3,038 residents while the unemployment rate is 1.7% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation lags significantly at 47.4%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and construction. Notably, agriculture, forestry & fishing is concentrated with employment levels at 2.6 times the regional average.

Public administration & safety is under-represented, with only 4.6% of Kyogle's workforce compared to Rest of NSW's 7.5%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.8%, while employment declined by 3.5%, resulting in a 1.3 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.1%, labour force expand by 0.3%, and unemployment rise by 0.4%. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, compared to the national rate of 4.5% and national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections suggest local growth in Kyogle could be approximately 6.0%% over five years and 13.0% over ten years.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

Kyogle's median income among taxpayers was $37,415 in financial year 2022, with an average of $45,800. This is below the national average. Rest of NSW had a median income of $49,459 and an average of $62,998 during this period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Kyogle would be approximately $41,381 (median) and $50,655 (average) as of March 2025. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Kyogle all fall between the 4th and 6th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 29.4% of locals (2,304 people) have incomes in the $400 - $799 category, differing from patterns across the broader area where the $1,500 - $2,999 range dominates with 29.9%. After housing costs, 86.4% of income remains, ranking at only the 6th percentile nationally.

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

Kyogle's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 95.2% houses and 4.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Non-Metro NSW had 86.8% houses and 13.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kyogle was 51.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.1% and rented ones at 21.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,300, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $1,452. Median weekly rent in Kyogle was $270, while Non-Metro NSW recorded $300. Nationally, Kyogle's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Kyogle features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 64.3% of all households, including 19.5% couples with children, 31.4% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.7%, with lone person households at 32.3% and group households comprising 3.6%. The median household size is 2.3 people, smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Educational outcomes in Kyogle fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 18.0%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (29.5%). Educational participation is high at 28.6%, comprising 11.0% in primary, 8.4% in secondary, and 2.6% in tertiary education.

Kyogle has a network of 9 schools educating approximately 1,114 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 955) and balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 6 primary, 1 secondary, and 2 K-12 schools.

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

Kyogle has 450 active public transport stops, operating a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 38 individual routes, offering a total of 494 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average located 160 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 70 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately one weekly trip per stop.

Health performance in Kyogle is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Kyogle faces significant health challenges, with high prevalence of common conditions across both younger and older age groups. Only approximately 47% (~3,652 people) have private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent conditions are arthritis (11.1%) and mental health issues (9.0%). Around 62.0% report no medical ailments, similar to Rest of NSW at 61.9%. Kyogle has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 29.0% (2,277 people), compared to Rest of NSW's 22.9%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Kyogle are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Kyogle is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Kyogle had a lower cultural diversity, with 88.8% of its population being citizens, 89.1% born in Australia, and 96.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Kyogle, accounting for 51.0%, compared to 52.4% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestral groups were English (31.7%), Australian (30.3%), and Irish (10.6%).

Notably, Scottish representation was higher at 9.0% in Kyogle than regionally at 8.5%. Australian Aboriginal representation was lower at 3.9%, compared to the regional average of 4.6%. German representation remained similar at 3.4%.

Kyogle ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Kyogle's median age is 51 years, significantly higher than the Rest of NSW average of 43 and the Australian median of 38. The 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented in Kyogle at 18.0%, compared to the Rest of NSW average, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 7.3%. This concentration of the 65-74 age group is well above the national average of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age group grew from 7.1% to 8.3%, and the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 16.9% to 18.0%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 18.6% to 16.5%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 12.2% to 11.0%. By 2041, Kyogle's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 85+ group will grow by 60%, reaching 345 from 215. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those aged 65 and above comprising all of the projected growth. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.