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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Kangaroo Point's population is around 11,982 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,221 people (22.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,761 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,909 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 614 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 8,941 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly sought resource. Kangaroo Point's 22.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 70.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including interstate migration and natural growth, were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence, where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase in the top quartile of national statistical areas is forecast, with the area expected to increase by 4,582 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 37.6% in total 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 around 225 new dwelling approvals per year, totalling 1,126 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 7 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 2.1 new residents per year gained for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating healthy demand that should support property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $634,000, demonstrating a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. There have also been $11.4 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development.

When measured against Greater Brisbane, Kangaroo Point records somewhat elevated construction (42.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), preserving reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. This level is well above average nationally, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Meanwhile, recent development has been entirely comprised of attached dwellings. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

Looking ahead, Kangaroo Point is expected to grow by 4,509 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 54 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Canopy House by Aria, BANKSII, River House Kangaroo Point, and Station Square Woolloongabba, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Kangaroo Point has a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of 4.3%, and 1.0% estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 8,493 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 0.2% above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (79.2% compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.2%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 24.3% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food. The area has a particular employment specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level. Conversely, manufacturing shows lower representation at 3.4% versus the regional average of 6.4%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.0% and the labour force increased by 1.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with unemployment falling 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Kangaroo Point. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Kangaroo Point's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Kangaroo Point SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $60,516 and an average of $91,258 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is extremely high nationally, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $66,513 (median) and $100,302 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, individual earnings stand out at the 89th percentile nationally ($1,170 weekly). Distribution data shows the predominant cohort spans 34.9% of locals (4,181 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 33.3% similarly occupy this range. High housing costs consume 17.7% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 66th percentile and 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 a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure within Kangaroo Point, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 9.8% houses and 90.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Kangaroo Point lagged that of Brisbane metro, at 19.0%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (17.8%) or rented (63.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Brisbane metro average at $1,950, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $450, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and $380. Nationally, Kangaroo Point's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 47.1% of all households, comprising 9.2% couples with children, 31.9% couples without children, and 4.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 52.9%, with lone person households at 40.4% and group households comprising 12.6% of the total. The median household size of 1.8 people is 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

Educational attainment in Kangaroo Point significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 49.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% in Australia. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 33.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 26.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (15.3%).

Educational participation is notably 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.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 20 active transport stops operating within Kangaroo Point, comprising a mix of ferry and buses. These stops are serviced by 15 individual routes, collectively providing 3,172 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 142 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 63%, with 11% by bus and 10% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per dwelling, below the regional average. Some 24.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 453 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 158 weekly trips per individual 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 demonstrates above-average health outcomes, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts see low prevalence of common health conditions, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 67% of the total population (8,003 people). This compares to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

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% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population demonstrates 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, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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 is more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 22.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 36.8% born overseas. The main religion in Kangaroo Point is Christianity, which makes up 45.1% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Kangaroo Point are English, comprising 25.8% of the population, Australian, comprising 16.9% of the population (notably lower than the regional average of 23.2%), and Other, comprising 12.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Spanish is overrepresented at 0.9% of Kangaroo Point (vs 0.4% regionally), Russian at 0.8% (vs 0.3%), and French at 0.9% (vs 0.5%).

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

Kangaroo Point's median age of 36 years stands equal to Greater Brisbane's 36, though somewhat younger than the 38-year national average. The 25 - 34 age group shows strong representation at 26.8% compared to Greater Brisbane, whereas the 5 - 14 cohort is less prevalent at 3.4%. This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.4%. In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.5% to 5.8% of the population. Conversely, the 15 to 24 cohort has declined from 13.9% to 13.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Kangaroo Point. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, expanding by 737 people (54%) from 1,371 to 2,109.