Kin Kora - Sun Valley

Kin Kora - Sun Valley has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Kin Kora - Sun Valley's population, as of February 2026, is approximately 3,578. This figure represents an increase of 45 individuals from the 2021 Census total of 3,533 people, indicating a growth rate of around 1.3%. The change is inferred from ABS estimates; the population was 3,578 in June 2024 and there were four additional validated addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of approximately 1,330 persons per square kilometer, higher than average national levels assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth contributed about 65.8% to overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years beyond 2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are adopted. However, these state projections lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. By 2041, the population is projected to increase by around 167 individuals, reflecting a total growth rate of approximately 4.7% over the next 17 years, which is slightly below the median growth rate expected in Australia's non-metropolitan areas.

Residential dwelling approval activity has been practically non-existent in Kin Kora - Sun Valley

Kin Kora - Sun Valley has had minimal residential development activity with less than 1 dwelling approval annually over the past five years, totalling 2 approvals. These low development levels reflect the rural nature of the area where development is typically driven by specific local housing needs rather than broad market demand. Note that due to the small number of approvals, individual development projects can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.

Kin Kora - Sun Valley has substantially lower development levels compared to the Rest of Qld. Development levels are also under national averages.

Kin Kora - Sun Valley has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 43rdth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a single project likely to impact the area: HPA First Project Stage 2, Hughes Road Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Toowoomba to Gladstone Inland Rail Extension, and Brookview Estate are key projects, with those below being most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Kin Kora - Sun Valley recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Kin Kora - Sun Valley has a balanced workforce with representation from both white and blue collar jobs. The manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 5.9%.

Over the past year, employment has remained relatively stable. There are 1,920 residents in work currently, with an unemployment rate of 7.0%, which is 1.9% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. The workforce participation rate is 71.9%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census responses, only 4.7% of residents work from home.

Key industries include manufacturing, construction, and health care & social assistance. Manufacturing employment is particularly high, at 2.7 times the regional level. However, health care & social assistance is under-represented, with only 10.8% of Kin Kora - Sun Valley's workforce compared to 16.1% in Rest of Qld. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force increased by 1.0%, while employment decreased by 0.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.0 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kin Kora - Sun Valley's current employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.4% over five years and 11.9% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Kin Kora - Sun Valley SA2's median income among taxpayers was $63,575 and average income stood at $78,743 in financial year 2023. These figures are higher than those for Rest of Qld, which were $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated median income is approximately $69,875 and average income is $86,546 as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Kin Kora - Sun Valley rank modestly between the 46th and 51st percentiles. The largest income bracket comprises 34.8% earning $1,500-$2,999 weekly (1,245 residents), consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 31.7% in the same category. After housing expenses, 86.5% of income remains for other expenses.

Kin Kora - Sun Valley is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Kin Kora - Sun Valley's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.3% houses and 5.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kin Kora - Sun Valley was at 29.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.4% and rented ones at 28.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure was $273, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Kin Kora - Sun Valley's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Kin Kora - Sun Valley has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 74.4% of all households, including 29.9% couples with children, 28.1% couples without children, and 15.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 25.6%, with lone person households at 22.8% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Kin Kora - Sun Valley fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 13.6%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 9.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are common, with 44.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.8%) and certificates (36.9%). Educational participation is high, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 11.6% in primary, 10.4% in secondary, and 2.8% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.6% in primary education, 10.4% in secondary education, and 2.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Kin Kora - Sun Valley has 13 active public transport stops operating within it. These stops are served by 5 different bus routes, which collectively provide 170 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 231 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward, with car being the dominant mode of transportation at 93%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling in the area. According to the 2021 Census, only 4.7% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 24 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 13 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Kin Kora - Sun Valley is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Kin Kora - Sun Valley faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover is very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~2,089 people), compared to 52.5% across the rest of Queensland. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (impacting 8.8% of residents) and asthma (7.9%). However, 68.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across the rest of Queensland. Working-age residents show a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions than average. The area has 14.2% of residents aged 65 and over (508 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Kin Kora - Sun Valley is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Kin Kora-Sun Valley showed lower cultural diversity, with 89.9% citizens, 87.4% born in Australia, and 94.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 46.7%. Hinduism was overrepresented at 0.8%, compared to 0.8% regionally.

Top ancestry groups were English (30.9%), Australian (30.6%), and Irish (8.2%). German ethnicity was notably higher at 5.3%, matching regional levels for Australian Aboriginal and South African groups at 3.9% and 0.5% respectively.

Kin Kora - Sun Valley's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Kin Kora - Sun Valley is 38 years, which is slightly below Rest of Qld's average of 41 but aligns with Australia's median age of 38 years. The 15-24 age group constitutes 13.8% of the population compared to Rest of Qld, while the 65-74 cohort makes up 8.1%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 15-24 age group grew from 11.8% to 13.8%, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 3.5% to 4.5%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 15.7% to 13.0%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 15.4% to 13.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Kin Kora - Sun Valley, with the 25-34 age group expected to grow by 15 people (from 403 to 465), while the 65-74 and 15-24 cohorts are projected to decrease.