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 12,002 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 2,241 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,761. The change is 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 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 population growth of 23.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (8.9%) and state averages. 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 adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase is forecast for Kangaroo Point's top quartile of national statistical areas. The area is expected to increase by 4,582 persons to 2041, 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 averaged approximately 225 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 1,126 homes. As of FY26, two approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 2.1 new residents was gained per year for each dwelling built, indicating robust demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $634,000, reflecting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

In FY26, there have been $11.4 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kangaroo Point has recorded elevated construction levels, 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 notably higher than 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 according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, creating favourable 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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 53 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Canopy House developed by Aria, BANKSII, River House Kangaroo Point, and Station Square Woolloongabba. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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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 being strongly represented. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.1% over the past year as of September 2025.

In this period, 8,456 residents were in work, and the unemployment rate was in line with Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was higher at 71.9% compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries of employment among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food. The area has a particular specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share of 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 local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data during the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.1% and labour force increased by 1.2%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8%, labour force growth of 3.3%, with unemployment falling 0.5 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov shows QLD employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within Kangaroo Point. These projections suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but 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.

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

Kangaroo Point SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $60,635 and an average of $90,701 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is notably higher than Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520 during the same period. By 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 2021 Census figures, individual earnings reached the 89th percentile nationally at $1,170 weekly. Income distribution showed that 34.9% of locals (4,188 people) earned between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, similar to the broader area's pattern where 33.3% fell within 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

Kangaroo Point's dwelling structure, 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 stood 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 figure 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 constitute 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 comprise 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 higher than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 49.5% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. This educational advantage is driven by a high proportion of Bachelor degrees (33.2%), postgraduate qualifications (12.3%), and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 26.6% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications – including advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (15.3%).

Educational participation is high in the area, 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

Transport analysis indicates 19 active transport stops operating within Kangaroo Point. These comprise a mix of ferry and bus services. They are serviced by 14 individual routes, collectively providing 3,037 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 142 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 433 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 159 weekly trips per 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. Prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups was very low. The rate of private health cover was 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 were mental health issues impacting 8.9% of residents and asthma affecting 7.5%. A total of 72.0% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 75.5% across Greater Brisbane. Kangaroo Point has 15.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,825 people), 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 had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 22.0% of its population speaking languages 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 notably overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to the regional average of 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (25.8%), Australian (16.9%), and Other (12.2%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Spanish was slightly overrepresented at 0.9% (vs 1.0% regionally), Russian at 0.8% (vs 0.5%), and French at 0.9% (vs 0.9%).

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

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