Kangaroo Point
Statistical Area - sa2

Kangaroo Point lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Kangaroo Point's population was approximately 11,993 as of August 2025. This figure represents a growth of 2,232 people, an increase of 22.9% since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 9,761. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,909 in June 2024 and an additional 606 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 8,950 persons per square kilometer, placing Kangaroo Point in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate exceeded both the national average (8.6%) and the state's average since the 2021 Census. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.4% to overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth being positive factors.

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 and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort released in 2023 using a base year of 2022. Considering projected demographic shifts, Kangaroo Point is forecast to experience significant population increase in the top quartile of national statistical areas by 2041. Based on the latest population numbers, the area is expected to grow by 4,582 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 37.5% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Kangaroo Point was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Kangaroo Point has averaged approximately 225 new dwelling approvals annually. Development approval data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows a total of 1,126 approvals over the past five financial years, from FY-2021 to FY-2025, with one approval so far in FY-2026. Each dwelling built has resulted in an average of 2.1 new residents per year over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values. The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $881,000, reflecting a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

In FY-2026, commercial approvals totalling $11.4 million have been registered, suggesting steady commercial investment activity in Kangaroo Point. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kangaroo Point has seen 42.0% more development per person over the past five years, indicating good buyer choice and supporting existing property values. This is higher than the national average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Recent building activity consists solely of townhouses or apartments, demonstrating a trend towards denser development that caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

Future projections estimate Kangaroo Point will add 4,498 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Kangaroo Point has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

AreaSearch has identified 60 infrastructure projects that may impact a particular region. Notable initiatives include Cross River Rail's Woolloongabba Station, Canopy House by Aria, Skye by Pikos, and BANKSII. The following list details those expected to have the most significance.

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Employment performance in Kangaroo Point exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Kangaroo Point's workforce is highly educated with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 3.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.3%.

As of June 2025, 8,503 residents were employed, with a 0.3% lower unemployment rate than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Workforce participation was 71.9%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment was concentrated in professional & technical (1.7 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food services. Manufacturing had limited presence with 3.4% employment compared to 6.4% regionally.

The area offered limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison of working population vs resident population. Over June 2024 to June 2025, employment increased by 3.3%, labour force grew by 2.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 4.4% and unemployment fall by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 showed Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, compared to the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kangaroo Point's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Kangaroo Point's median income among taxpayers was $60,635 in financial year 2022, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. The average income stood at $90,701 during this period. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's median and average incomes were $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes would be approximately $67,735 (median) and $101,322 (average) as of March 2025. Census data reveals individual earnings at the 90th percentile nationally were $1,170 weekly. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment in Kangaroo Point comprises 4,185 residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 33.3% in the same category. High housing costs consume 17.7% of income. Despite this, strong earnings place disposable income at the 67th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Kangaroo Point features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Kangaroo Point dwelling structure in the latest Census showed 9.8% houses and 90.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 12.9% houses and 87.2% other dwellings. Home ownership level in Kangaroo Point was 19.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 17.8% and rented ones at 63.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below Brisbane metro's $2,000, while the median weekly rent figure was $450, compared to Brisbane metro's $440. Nationally, Kangaroo Point's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Kangaroo Point features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 47.1% of all households, including 9.2% couples with children, 31.9% couples without children, and 4.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 52.9%, with lone person households at 40.4% and group households comprising 12.6%. The median household size is 1.8 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 1.9.

Kangaroo Point demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Kangaroo Point is notably high, with 49.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationwide as of 2021. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 33.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 26.6% of residents aged 15+ holding these qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 11.3% and certificates for 15.3%. Educational participation is high, with 25.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest census data.

This includes 12.7% in tertiary education, 2.9% in primary education, and 2.4% pursuing secondary education. St Joseph's Primary School serves Kangaroo Point, with an enrollment of 305 students as of 2020-21. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas due to limited local school capacity (2.5 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 18.1). Kangaroo Point demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1133.

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

Transport analysis indicates 19 operational stops within Kangaroo Point, offering a blend of ferry and bus services. These stops cater to 14 unique routes, facilitating 3,037 weekly passenger trips collectively. Residential accessibility is deemed excellent, with residents positioned an average of 142 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency stands at 433 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 159 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kangaroo Point's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis shows Kangaroo Point's health metrics are strong, with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover stands at approximately 67%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.3% and Australia's national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues affect 8.9% and asthma impacts 7.5% of residents; 72.0% report no medical ailments, compared to 75.5% in Greater Brisbane.

The area has 15.2% seniors (aged 65 and over), totaling 1,824 people, higher than Greater Brisbane's 10.5%. Senior health outcomes are strong, exceeding the general population's metrics.

Kangaroo Point was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Kangaroo Point's population showed higher linguistic diversity, with 22.0% speaking a language other than English at home as of the latest data (2021). Overseas-born residents comprised 36.8%. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 45.1%, while Judaism had a slightly elevated presence, representing 0.2% compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.2%.

In terms of ancestry, English was the most represented at 25.8%, followed by Australian (16.9%) and Other (12.2%). Notable differences were seen in Russian (Kangaroo Point: 0.8% vs Regional: 0.5%), Spanish (Kangaroo Point: 0.9% vs Regional: 1.0%), and French ancestry (Kangaroo Point: 0.9% vs Regional: 0.9%).

Kangaroo Point's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Kangaroo Point's median age of 36 years is equal to Greater Brisbane's and younger than the national average of 38 years. The age group 25-34 has a strong representation at 27.9%, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the age group 5-14 is less prevalent at 3.4%. This concentration in the 25-34 age group is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the age group 75-84 has grown from 4.5% to 5.6% of the population. Conversely, the age group 65-74 has declined from 8.6% to 7.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Kangaroo Point, with the age cohort 45-54 projected to rise substantially by 759 people (56%) from 1,349 to 2,109.