Kangaroo Point

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 11,982 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 2,221 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,761. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,909 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 8,941 persons per square kilometer, placing Kangaroo Point in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 22.8% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (9.9%) and state averages, indicating strong population growth. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.4% of overall population gains during recent periods in Kangaroo Point, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort when utilizing state projections. Based on projected demographic shifts, Kangaroo Point is forecast to experience significant population increase by 2041, with an expected growth of 4,582 persons, reflecting a total increase of 37.6% 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 per year over the past five financial years, totalling 1,126 homes. As of FY-26, two approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 2.1 new residents per year was gained for each dwelling built, indicating healthy demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value of new homes is $634,000, reflecting a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

In FY-26, there have been $11.4 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kangaroo Point records elevated construction activity at 42.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This level is well above the national average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Recent development has been entirely comprised of attached dwellings, favouring higher-density living which creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

By 2041, Kangaroo Point is expected to grow by 4,509 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 54 projects that may impact the area. Key projects include Canopy House by Aria, BANKSII, River House Kangaroo Point, and Station Square Woolloongabba. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Kangaroo Point has been broadly consistent with national averages

Kangaroo Point has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate is 3.9%, with estimated employment growth of 1.1% over the past year. As of September 2025, 8,456 residents are employed, aligning with Greater Brisbane's 4.0% unemployment rate and a higher workforce participation at 78.6%.

Approximately 24.3% of residents work from home. Key industries include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food services. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level, but has lower manufacturing representation at 3.4%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.1% and labour force grew by 1.2%, keeping unemployment stable. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded higher growth rates of 3.8% for employment and 3.3% for labour force, with a decrease in unemployment rate of 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kangaroo Point's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

Kangaroo Point SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $60,516 and an average of $91,258 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is high compared to Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 are approximately $66,513 (median) and $100,302 (average). According to the 2021 Census, individual earnings at Kangaroo Point stood out at the 89th percentile nationally ($1,170 weekly). Distribution data showed that 34.9% of locals (4,181 people) earned between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, similar to the broader area where 33.3% fell into this range. High housing costs consumed 17.7% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 66th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 8th decile.

Kangaroo Point features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Kangaroo Point had 9.8% houses and 90.2% other dwellings as per the latest Census, compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kangaroo Point was 19.0%, with mortgages at 17.8% and rentals at 63.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,863. Median weekly rent was $450, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Kangaroo Point's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 at $450.

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, smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

Kangaroo Point's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 49.5% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.3% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 26.6% of residents holding such qualifications.

This includes advanced diplomas held by 11.3% and certificates by 15.3%. Educational participation is high, with 25.9% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.7% in tertiary education, 2.9% in primary education, and 2.4% pursuing secondary education.

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

Kangaroo Point has 20 active public transport stops offering a mix of ferry and bus services. These are served by 15 routes providing a total of 3,172 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 142 meters to the nearest stop. As primarily residential, most commute outward using cars (63%), followed by buses (11%) and walking (10%). Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per dwelling, below the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 24.3% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency across all routes averages 453 trips daily, equating to about 158 weekly trips per stop.

The level of general health in Kangaroo Point is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Kangaroo Point shows superior health outcomes, as evaluated by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and elderly cohorts exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions. The area has an exceptionally high private health cover rate of approximately 67% (8,003 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 55.8%.

Nationally, the average is 55.7%. Mental health issues affect 8.9% and asthma impacts 7.5% of residents. Notably, 72.0% report being completely free from medical ailments, higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Under-65s in Kangaroo Point have better-than-average health outcomes. The area has 16.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,930 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

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 had higher cultural diversity compared to most local areas, with 22.0% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 36.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Kangaroo Point, comprising 45.1% of the population. Judaism, however, was more prevalent in Kangaroo Point compared to Greater Brisbane, with 0.2% versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (25.8%), Australian (16.9%), and Other (12.2%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Spanish (0.9% vs regional 0.4%), Russian (0.8% vs 0.3%), and French (0.9% vs 0.5%) were more represented in Kangaroo Point than the Greater Brisbane average.

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

Kangaroo Point's median age of 36 years equals Greater Brisbane's 36 but is younger than the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group comprises 26.8% of Kangaroo Point's population compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 5-14 cohort makes up 3.4%. This concentration of the 25-34 age group is higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 4.5% to 5.8% of Kangaroo Point's population. Conversely, the 15-24 cohort has decreased from 13.9% to 13.2%. By 2041, demographic forecasts indicate significant changes for Kangaroo Point. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, with an increase of 737 people (54%) from 1,371 to 2,109.