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. This figure represents an increase of 228 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,611. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,718 in June 2024 and an additional 33 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 4.0 persons per square kilometer. Kyogle's growth rate of 3.0% since the 2021 census exceeded that of the SA3 area at 0.2%, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. 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. Projections indicate an overall population decline over this period, with the area's population expected to reduce by 809 persons by 2041. However, growth is anticipated in specific age cohorts, notably the 85 and over age group, projected to expand by 143 people.

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

Kyogle averaged approximately 17 new dwelling approvals annually between FY-21 and FY-25. A total of 86 homes were approved during these five financial years, with an additional 8 approved in FY-26. Each year, on average, around 2 new residents per dwelling were recorded, reflecting robust demand that supports property values.

The average construction value for new dwellings was $571,000, moderately above regional levels, indicating emphasis on quality construction. In the current financial year, $7.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Rest of NSW, Kyogle records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 45th percentile nationally, offering more limited choices for buyers but supporting demand for existing properties. Recent construction comprises 86.0% detached houses and 14.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 374 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. With stable or declining population forecasts, Kyogle may experience less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects that could impact the region. Key initiatives 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 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 5.3% as of June 2025, with 3,038 residents employed. This rate is 1.7% higher than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%.

The workforce participation in Kyogle is at 47.4%, significantly lower than the Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and construction. Notably, agriculture, forestry & fishing has an employment concentration 2.6 times the regional average. However, public administration & safety is under-represented with only 4.6% of Kyogle's workforce compared to Rest of NSW's 7.5%.

Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.8% and 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 percentage points. Statewide in NSW as of Sep-25, employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. Nationally, employment growth was 0.26%, and the unemployment rate was 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Kyogle's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.0%% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is an illustrative extrapolation not accounting for localised population projections.

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 2022 shows Kyogle had a median income among taxpayers of $37,415 and an average of $45,800. This was below the national average. Rest of NSW had a median income of $49,459 and an average of $62,998 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, estimates for March 2025 would be approximately $41,381 (median) and $50,655 (average). Census data reveals 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) earn between $400 and $799, differing from broader area patterns where the $1,500 to $2,999 bracket dominates at 29.9%. After housing costs, 86.4% of income remains in Kyogle, ranking at 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 while 4.8% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Non-Metro NSW's figures of 86.8% houses and 13.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kyogle stood at 51.9%, with mortgaged properties at 27.1% and rented ones at 21.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,452. The median weekly rent in Kyogle was $270, compared to $300 in Non-Metro NSW. Nationally, Kyogle's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,300 versus Australia's average of $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 account for 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 make up 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, 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

Kyogle faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 18.0%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 13.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (29.5%).

Educational participation is high at 28.6%, including primary education (11.0%), secondary education (8.4%), and tertiary education (2.6%). Kyogle operates 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

The analysis of Kyogle's public transportation system found that there are currently 450 active transport stops in operation. These include a mix of train and bus services. A total of 38 individual routes service these stops, providing a combined weekly passenger trip count of 494.

The accessibility of the transport system is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 160 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 70 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately one weekly trip per individual 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 notable prevalence of common conditions across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low, at approximately 47% (around 3,652 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.1%) and mental health issues (9.0%). About 62.0% of residents report being free from 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 22.9% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, exceeding general population metrics.

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

Kyogle's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 88.8% of its population being citizens, 89.1% born in Australia, and 96.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Kyogle, comprising 51.0% of people, compared to 52.4% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were English (31.7%), Australian (30.3%), and Irish (10.6%).

Notably, Scottish representation was higher at 9.0%, while Australian Aboriginal was lower at 3.9%. German representation remained the same 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 that from June 2021 to June 2022, the population aged 75 to 84 grew from 7.1% to 8.3%, and those aged 65 to 74 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 decreased from 12.2% to 11.0%. By June 2041, Kyogle's population aged 85+ is projected to grow by 60%, reaching 345 people from 215. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those aged 65 and above comprising all of the projected growth in population. Conversely, both the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.