Kyogle

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 February 2026, is approximately 7,829. This figure represents a growth of 218 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 7,611. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates: Kyogle had an estimated resident population of 7,708 in June 2024 and gained 40 new addresses by February 2026. This results in a population density of 4.0 persons per square kilometer. Kyogle's growth rate of 2.9% since the 2021 Census exceeds that of its SA3 area (0.6%), indicating it as a region leader in population growth. Overseas migration contributed approximately 50.6% to recent population gains.

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 from 2022 (base year: 2021) are utilized. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Kyogle's population is projected to decrease by 809 persons. However, specific age cohorts like those aged 85 and over are expected to grow, with a projected increase of 143 people in this group.

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

Kyogle has averaged approximately 17 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 86 homes were approved, with a further 15 approved in FY26 so far. Each year, on average, around two new residents have been associated with each dwelling approved between FY21 and FY25, reflecting robust demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $339,000. This financial year has seen $7.5 million in commercial development approvals recorded, indicating limited focus on commercial development. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Kyogle records about three-quarters of the building activity per person and ranks among the 44th percentile of areas assessed nationally, suggesting more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing properties. However, building activity has accelerated in recent years.

Recent construction comprises predominantly detached houses (86.0%) with a smaller proportion of townhouses or apartments (14.0%), preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 374 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Kyogle may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Kyogle has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified five projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Summerville Solar Farm, Lismore Flood Restoration - Roads and Bridges, Lismore Flood Recovery and Resilience Program, and Urbenville Water Treatment Plant Upgrade. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant:.

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

Kyogle has an unemployment rate of 5.6% as of September 2025, with 3,088 residents employed. This rate is 1.8% higher than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Kyogle is at 51.1%, compared to 61.5% in Rest of NSW.

According to Census responses, 19.1% of Kyogle residents work from home. The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and construction. Notably, agriculture, forestry & fishing has an employment level that is 2.6 times the regional average. However, public administration & safety is under-represented in Kyogle, with only 4.6% of its workforce compared to 7.5% in Rest of NSW.

Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.5%, while employment declined by 0.8% in Kyogle, resulting in a fall of 1.6 percentage points in unemployment rate. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth rates differing significantly between industry sectors over five and ten-year periods. Applying these projections to Kyogle's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Kyogle SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $39,029 and an average of $47,259. This is below the national average. Rest of NSW had a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Kyogle SA2 would be approximately $42,487 (median) and $51,446 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Kyogle all fall between the 3rd and 5th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 29.4% of locals (2,301 people) are in the $400 - $799 category, differing from broader area patterns where $1,500 - $2,999 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

In Kyogle, as per the latest Census evaluation, 95.2% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 4.8% being semi-detached, apartments, or 'other' dwellings. This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kyogle stood at 51.9%, with mortgaged properties at 27.1% and rented dwellings at 21.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Kyogle was $270, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Kyogle's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 account for 64.3% of all households, including 19.5% composed of couples with children, 31.4% consisting of couples without children, and 12.5% being single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 35.7%, with lone person households at 32.3% and group households comprising 3.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is 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 the NSW average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent 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 - advanced diplomas account for 11.3%, while certificates make up 29.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.0% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Kyogle has 479 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 41 individual routes, providing a total of 529 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 127 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 90%, while 8% walk. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 19.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 75 trips per day, equating to approximately one weekly trip per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

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, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notably high across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~3,593 people), compared to 51.9% in Rest of NSW and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.1%) and mental health issues (9.0%). Conversely, 62.0% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, slightly lower than the 63.3% in Rest of NSW. Working-age population health challenges are notable due to elevated chronic condition rates. Kyogle has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 29.3%, compared to 23.4% in Rest of NSW. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors rank above average nationally.

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

Kyogle, as per the census data from June 2016, had a cultural diversity index below the average. The population was predominantly citizens (88.8%), born in Australia (89.1%), and speaking English only at home (96.3%). Christianity was the primary religion, practiced by 51.0% of Kyogle's population, compared to 55.9% across Rest of NSW.

The top three ancestry groups were English (31.7%), Australian (30.3%), and Irish (10.6%). Notably, Scottish ancestry was higher in Kyogle at 9.0%, compared to the regional average of 8.0%. Similarly, Australian Aboriginal ancestry was at 3.9% in Kyogle, slightly lower than the regional average of 4.6%. German ancestry also showed a slight increase in Kyogle, with 3.4% compared to the regional average of 3.1%.

Kyogle ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Kyogle's median age at 51 years is significantly higher than the Rest of NSW average of 43 and considerably older than Australia's median age of 38. The 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented in Kyogle at 18.1%, compared to the Rest of NSW average, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 7.3%. This 65-74 concentration is well above the national average of 9.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age group grew from 7.1% to 8.5%, and the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 16.9% to 18.1%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 18.6% to 16.1%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 12.2% to 10.7%. By 2041, Kyogle's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 85+ group will grow by 57%, reaching 345 from 219. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those aged 65 and above comprising all of the projected growth. Conversely, both the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups are expected to reduce in numbers.