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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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Kilkivan has an estimated 3,986 residents, up from 3,788 at the 2021 Census — a change of 198 people, or 5.2%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 82.7% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Kilkivan stands at approximately 3,986 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 198 individuals (5.2%) compared to the 3,788 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated from the ABS estimated resident population of 3,959 in June 2025 combined with 56 newly confirmed addresses after the Census. The resulting population density is 1.2 persons per square kilometer, which indicates a low-density environment with substantial space per resident. The primary driver of this demographic growth was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 82.7% of the total population increase, although natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions.
Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, are utilized for each SA2 region. For locations omitted from this dataset or for timeframes beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are substituted. Because the state-level projections lack breakdowns by age, AreaSearch redistributes growth across age cohorts using weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which use 2022 as the base year. Based on these demographic forecasts, the region is projected to experience population growth slightly below the median for non-metropolitan Australia, expanding by 428 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, which equates to an overall growth rate of 10.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
88 new dwellings have been approved in Kilkivan over the past five years, an average of 17 a year. That is 4.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An average of approximately 17 new residential building approvals are registered in Kilkivan each year, with 88 residential properties approved during the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and 23 approvals recorded so far during FY-26. Over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the local population grew by an average of 2 people for every newly built residence, indicating steady demand that helps sustain property values. The average construction value for these new homes is $223,000, which is below the wider regional average and indicates more budget-friendly housing choices for buyers.
Additionally, commercial building approvals totaling $4.2 million have been registered during the current financial year, highlighting that the local economy is dominantly residential. The per capita rate of new residential approvals in Kilkivan is approximately half of the rate seen in the Rest of Qld, placing the locality in the 57th percentile among all assessed areas across the nation. In addition, recent construction approvals consist entirely of standalone houses, reinforcing the low-density character of the neighborhood with a focus on separate homes that appeal to buyers seeking extra space. With approximately 275 residents for every new approval, Kilkivan demonstrates a low-density settlement pattern. Long-term forecasts indicate that Kilkivan will add 401 residents by 2041, looking at the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction continues, the supply of new housing is expected to easily accommodate this demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially encouraging growth beyond the projected population targets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kilkivan, worth an estimated $2 billion. A further 153 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $141.1 billion. 51 are already under construction and 95 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and energy. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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The future performance of a locality is closely linked to adjustments in local infrastructure, major developments, and regional planning. AreaSearch has identified a total of 13 projects that are expected to influence this locality. Prominent projects include the Woolooga Solar Farm, the proposed Lower Wonga Solar Farm, the EQUIS Lower Wonga (Woolooga) BESS, and the Curra Town Centre Development, with the most significant local projects outlined in the list below.
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Woolooga Energy Park Solar Farm
A 438MW solar farm located in Lower Wonga on a 500ha site previously used for grazing. It will be capable of generating power for the equivalent of 63,000 homes.
Lower Wonga Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System
A 380MWdc solar farm paired with a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) co-located adjacent to Powerlink's Woolooga Substation across 600 hectares. The project aims to generate roughly 800,000 MWh of clean electricity annually to support Queensland's grid.
Lower Wonga (Woolooga) BESS
Development of a 200MW / 800MWh grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) by Equis, connecting to the National Electricity Market via the Woolooga Substation. The $450 million project aims to stabilise grid volatility and store renewable energy, occupying a 7-hectare footprint on Gympie-Woolooga Road.
Woolooga Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Construction of a 222MW / 640MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) consisting of 128 battery containers. Co-located with the Woolooga Solar Farm, it will provide dispatchable renewable energy storage to the Queensland grid via direct connection to the Woolooga substation.
Hookey Creek Solar Farm and Battery
A 100MW solar farm and 200MW/4-8 hour battery energy storage system located on 263 hectares near Gympie. The project has received federal environmental approval and is expected to provide renewable energy for up to 50,000 homes.
Woolooga Solar Farm
A 214MW solar farm operated by Lightsource BP covering approximately 500 hectares. The facility generates enough clean energy to power approximately 95,000 homes annually and contributes significantly to Queensland's renewable energy targets.
Lower Wonga Solar Farm (Proposed)
A proposed 350MWdc solar farm with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) located next to the Woolooga Substation. The project will complement the existing Woolooga Solar Farm and provide additional renewable energy and storage capacity for the region.
EQUIS Lower Wonga (Woolooga) BESS
A 200MW/800MWh Battery Energy Storage System located 0.8km southwest of Woolooga Substation. The project will provide grid stability services and energy storage to support Queensland's renewable energy transition. Construction commenced in 2024.
1,908 residents of Kilkivan are employed, from a labour force of 1,980. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 58.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,454, about 87% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Kilkivan features a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation and an unemployment rate of only 3.6%, alongside 6.5% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of March 2026, 1,908 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.3% below Regional Qld's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation lags significantly (58.5% compared to Regional Qld's 64.3%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 21.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The primary employment sectors for local residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and construction.
The community exhibits a strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with its share of employment reaching 5.5 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, the health care & social assistance sector is underrepresented, employing 10.6% of workers compared to the regional average of 16.1%. Comparing the count of local workers to the resident workforce suggests that local employment options within the area are relatively constrained. Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that during the year to March 2026, employment rose by 6.5% and the labour force grew by 5.4%, which led to a 1.0 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. Meanwhile, Regional Qld saw employment grow by 0.1% and the labour force expand by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia released national employment forecasts in May-25 that can help clarify potential future demand in Kilkivan. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with local employment data to project growth trends. The national outlook anticipates a 6.6% rise in employment over five years and a 13.7% rise over ten years, though these figures vary substantially across different industry sectors. When these sectoral forecasts are applied to Kilkivan's current employment composition, local employment is projected to grow by 5.0% over five years and by 11.2% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kilkivan is $1,088 a week (about $57,000 a year), with median personal income at $507 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $40,562 a year against an average of $52,499. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the most recent postcode ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in Kilkivan recorded a median income of $40,562 and an average income of $52,499. These figures sit below the national average and are lower than the median of $53,146 and average of $66,593 recorded across Regional Qld. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current income estimates are modeled at approximately $45,170 for the median and $58,463 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places family, household, and individual earnings in Kilkivan within the 4th to 6th national percentiles.
The local earnings distribution shows that 28.4% of the population (1,132 people) earn within the $400 - 799 bracket, whereas the broader region shows a concentration of 31.7% in the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Although residents retain 87.9% of their income due to low housing expenses, total disposable income sits in the 11th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kilkivan had 1,462 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 2% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 50% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $200 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 18.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the last Census, the housing stock in Kilkivan consisted of 96.8% separate houses and 3.2% other housing types like apartments, townhouses, and alternative dwellings, compared to Regional Qld where separate houses made up 76.4% and other dwellings constituted 23.6%. Home ownership rates were high in Kilkivan at 50.4%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (33.0%) or rented (16.6%). The median monthly cost for mortgaged properties was $1,300, which is below the Regional Qld average, while the median weekly rental cost was $200, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Kilkivan are notably below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are much lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kilkivan counted 1,462 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,538 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 76% of areas nationally, against 37% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 68.5%, consisting of couples without children at 36.9%, couples with children at 23.3%, and single-parent households at 8.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 31.5% of households, with single-person households representing 29.1% and group households making up 2.3%. The median household size stands at 2.3 residents, which is slightly smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.1% of adults in Kilkivan hold a university qualification, including 9.1% with a bachelor degree and 1.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 91% of areas nationally. A further 32.4% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 338 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 928 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The locality shows lower levels of higher education, with university graduation rates at 12.1% compared to the national benchmark of 30.4%, pointing to a need and opportunity for focused educational programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.1%, while postgraduate degrees and graduate diplomas each account for 1.5%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 42.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificate-level qualifications at 32.4%. A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 26.8% of residents currently participating in formal education.
Within this student group, 10.6% are in primary school, 10.2% are in high school, and 2.0% are enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Kilkivan means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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61.8% of residents in Kilkivan report no long-term health condition. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health measures point to poorer outcomes in Kilkivan, as shown by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the frequency of long-term health issues, with common conditions slightly elevated across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is very low at roughly 46% of the population (~1,845 individuals). This is lower than the 52.5% recorded in Regional Qld and the national rate of 55.7%. The most frequent health diagnoses among local residents are arthritis and mental health conditions, which affect 11.3% and 9.1% of the population respectively, while 61.8% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Residents of working age experience significant health difficulties with higher rates of long-term illnesses. Individuals aged 65 and over make up 26.6% of the population (1,061 people), compared to 20.4% in Regional Qld, though health metrics for these older residents are favorable and rank higher nationally than those of the younger local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kilkivan is largely Australian-born, at 89.7% of residents, with 2.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.6%) and Australian (31.7%). 3.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kilkivan exhibits low levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 87.4% of the population, 89.7% of residents born in Australia, and 97.6% speaking only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, practiced by 54.4% of the local population, compared to a rate of 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental birthplace and heritage, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 33.6% of the population, Australian at 31.7% (which is higher than the regional rate of 26.5%), and Scottish at 9.3%. There are also differences in other backgrounds: German ancestry is overrepresented at 6.0% of the population (compared to 4.7% in the region), Irish ancestry stands at 8.3% (compared to 8.2%), and Australian Aboriginal heritage is recorded at 3.6% (compared to 3.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kilkivan is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 18.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Kilkivan is 50 years, which is older than the Regional Qld median of 41 years and the Australian median of 38 years. The demographic structure reveals a high concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 years at 15.9%, while the 25 - 34 age bracket is relatively small at 7.8% compared to Regional Qld. The proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 years is higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has risen from 9.0% to 10.7%, whereas the 5 to 14 age group has fallen from 11.9% to 9.8% and the 55 to 64 bracket has declined from 18.2% to 16.6%.
Demographic projections suggest the age distribution will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to increase by 89 people (29%) from 310 to 400, while the 15 to 24 cohort is projected to decrease by 58 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kilkivan
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 7 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 56 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,788 at the 2021 Census → 3,986 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (319031515). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.