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 is around 12,002 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 2,241 people, a growth rate of 23.0% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 9,761. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,909 in June 2024 and an additional 611 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 8,956 persons per square kilometer, placing Kangaroo Point in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Kangaroo Point's growth exceeded both the national average (8.9%) and state average since the 2021 Census. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth being 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 and 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 in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Considering projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase is forecast for Kangaroo Point's top quartile of national statistical areas, with an expected increase of 4,582 persons to reach 16,584 by 2041 based on the latest population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 37.4% over the 17 years.

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, 2 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 2.1 new residents 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 focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

This financial year has seen $11.4 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kangaroo Point records elevated construction levels, at 42.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period, offering reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. This level is well above the national average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Recent development has been entirely comprised of attached dwellings, promoting higher-density living and providing more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

By 2041, Kangaroo Point is projected to grow by 4,489 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, creating 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

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

Kangaroo Point has an educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 3.8%, lower than the national average.

Over the past year, employment grew by an estimated 3.3%. As of June 2025, 8,503 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.1% compared to Greater Brisbane's 4.4%. Workforce participation in Kangaroo Point is higher at 71.9%, against Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries include professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food services.

The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing has lower representation at 3.4% compared to the regional average of 6.4%. Employment opportunities may be limited locally due to its predominantly residential nature. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.3%, while labour force grew by 2.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded higher growth rates of 4.4% for employment and 4.0% for labour force, with a larger reduction in unemployment at 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kangaroo Point's employment mix suggests local growth could be approximately 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though this is a simplified 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 had a median taxpayer income of $60,635 and an average income of $90,701 in financial year 2022. These figures are significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520 during the same period. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $69,118 (median) and $103,390 (average), based on a 13.99% growth in wages since financial year 2022. In the 2021 Census, individual earnings at Kangaroo Point reached the 90th percentile nationally, with weekly earnings of $1,170. Income distribution data shows that 4,188 people, representing 34.9% of locals, fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket. This is similar to the broader area, where 33.3% of residents occupy this income range. Housing costs consume 17.7% of income in Kangaroo Point, but 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's dwellings, as per the latest Census, comprised 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 in Kangaroo Point was at 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 average of $2,000. The median weekly rent in Kangaroo Point was $450, compared to Brisbane metro's $440. Nationally, Kangaroo Point's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 compose 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 account for 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 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 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationwide as of the latest available data. Bachelor degrees are most common at 33.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 26.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 11.3% while certificates make up 15.3%. Educational participation is high, with 25.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

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

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

Analysis of public transport in Kangaroo Point shows 19 active transport stops operating within the area. These consist of a mix of ferry and bus services. The stops are serviced by 14 individual routes, collectively providing 3037 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 142 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 433 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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 of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Kangaroo Point with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 67% of the total population (8,005 people), compared to 64.3% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 8.9 and 7.5% of residents respectively, while 72.0% declare themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 75.5% across Greater Brisbane.

The area has 15.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,825 people), which is higher than the 10.5% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health 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, as of the 2016 Census, showed higher cultural diversity than most local areas with 22.0% speaking languages other than English at home and 36.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 45.1%. Judaism, however, had a similar representation to Greater Brisbane, both at 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (25.8%), Australian (16.9%), and Other (12.2%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Russian was overrepresented at 0.8% compared to the regional average of 0.5%, Spanish was slightly underrepresented at 0.9% versus 1.0%, and French had a similar representation at 0.9%.

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

Kangaroo Point's median age of 36 years equals Greater Brisbane's median age but is younger than the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up 27.9% of Kangaroo Point's population, higher than Greater Brisbane's percentage and significantly above the national average of 14.5%. The 5-14 age group comprises only 3.4% of Kangaroo Point's population. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 4.5% to 5.6% of the population, while the 65-74 age group has decreased from 8.6% to 7.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate that the 45-54 age cohort will rise significantly, with an increase of 758 people (56%) from 1,350 to 2,109.