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 around 12,215 as of May 2026. From the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,761 people, there has been an increase of 2,454 people (25.1%). This growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,206 in June 2025 and an additional 636 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 9,115 persons per square kilometer, placing Kangaroo Point in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. This high growth rate (25.1%) exceeded the national average (9.3%) and the state's growth rate since the 2021 Census. Overseas migration contributed approximately 98.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving this growth.

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. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort are applied where utilised. Looking ahead, a significant population increase is forecast for Kangaroo Point, with an expected expansion of 3,855 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 31.5% over the 16-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 seen approximately 225 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 1,126 homes. So far in FY-26, 8 approvals have been recorded. An average of 2.1 people per year moved to the area for each new home constructed during this period, indicating solid demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $634,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

In FY-26, $11.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, showing steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kangaroo Point records elevated construction levels (43.0% above regional average per person over the five-year period), offering reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. This activity reflects strong developer confidence in the area. Recent development has comprised entirely of townhouses or apartments, focusing on higher-density living which creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Kangaroo Point is projected to add 3,846 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, 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 30% nationally

The performance of a region is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 63 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are Rotherham Hotel, The Carter developed by Mosaic, Station Square Woolloongabba, and Canopy House by Aria. The following list provides details of those projects deemed most relevant.

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The labour market in Kangaroo Point demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Kangaroo Point has a highly educated workforce with professional services being well represented. The unemployment rate was 4.3% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.0% over the past year. In December 2025, 8,493 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.2% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Kangaroo Point was 77.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 24.3% of residents worked from home. The key industries for employment among residents were professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food services. Kangaroo Point had a particularly notable concentration in professional & technical jobs, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

Manufacturing had limited presence, with only 3.4% of employment compared to the regional average of 6.4%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.0%, labour force grew by 1.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2%, labour force grow by 3.0%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kangaroo Point's employment mix indicates that local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and not accounting for localized population projections.

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

The Kangaroo Point SA2 has an extremely high national income level according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Kangaroo Point is $60,516 and the average income stands at $91,258. These figures compare to those of Greater Brisbane's which are $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Kangaroo Point would be approximately $67,391 (median) and $101,625 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census 2021 income data, individual earnings in Kangaroo Point stand out at the 89th percentile nationally with a weekly earning of $1,170. Income analysis reveals that the predominant cohort spans 34.9% of locals (4,263 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, which is consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 33.3% in the same category. High housing costs consume 17.7% of income, however strong earnings still place disposable income at the 66th 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 a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Kangaroo Point's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 9.8% houses and 90.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kangaroo Point was at 19.0%, with the rest either mortgaged (17.8%) or rented (63.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was $450, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Kangaroo Point's mortgage repayments were above the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher than 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 make up the remaining 52.9%, consisting of 40.4% lone person households and 12.6% group households. The median household size is 1.8 people, which 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

Kangaroo Point's educational attainment is notably high, with 49.5% of residents aged 15+ having university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally as of the latest available data. Bachelor degrees are most common at 33.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.3% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 26.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 11.3% and certificates at 15.3%. Educational participation is high, with 25.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 12.7% in tertiary education, 2.9% in primary education, and 2.4% pursuing secondary education as of the latest available figures.

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

Kangaroo Point has 20 active public transport stops offering a mix of ferry and bus services. These stops are served by 15 routes, providing a total of 3,172 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents typically living 142 meters from the nearest stop. In this predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 63%, followed by buses at 11% and walking at 10%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 24.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 453 trips per day, equating to approximately 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 according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 67% of Kangaroo Point's total population (8,159 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Brisbane's 55.8% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.9% and 7.5% of residents respectively. 72.0% of Kangaroo Point residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. The under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. 14.6% of Kangaroo Point residents are aged 65 and over (1,784 people). Health outcomes among seniors in the area rank higher than the national average for 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, surveyed in June 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets. It had 22.0% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 36.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 45.1%.

Judaism, however, was more prominent here compared to Greater Brisbane, comprising 0.2% versus 0.1%. The top three ancestry groups were English (25.8%), Australian (16.9%, lower than the regional average of 23.2%), and Other (12.2%). Notably, Spanish (0.9%) was overrepresented compared to the regional figure of 0.4%, as were Russian (0.8% vs 0.3%) and French (0.9% vs 0.5%).

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

Kangaroo Point's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and somewhat younger than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kangaroo Point has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (29.6%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (3.2%). This 25-34 age group is well above the national average of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has grown from 27.1% to 29.6%, while the proportion of those aged 65 to 74 has declined from 8.6% to 7.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Kangaroo Point, with the strongest projected growth in the 45-54 age group (49%), adding 640 residents to reach a total of 1,961.