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 is approximately 3,588 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 55 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,533. The growth was inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,578 in June 2024 and four additional validated addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 1,333 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth contributed about 65.8% to recent population gains.

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 post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts lacking category splits. By 2041, the population is projected to increase by approximately 167 persons, reflecting a total increase of about 4.4% over 17 years, based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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

Kin Kora - Sun Valley has had minimal residential development activity in recent years. Between 2016 and 2020, there were only two dwelling approvals annually on average, totalling four across the five-year period. This low level of development reflects the rural nature of the area, where housing needs are typically addressed on a specific local basis rather than being driven by broader market demand.

It is important to note that due to the small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics for Kin Kora - Sun Valley. Compared to other regions in Queensland, development levels in Kin Kora - Sun Valley are substantially lower. Nationally, development levels also fall short of average figures.

Kin Kora - Sun Valley has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely impacting the region: HPA First Project Stage 2. Other key projects include Hughes Road Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Toowoomba to Gladstone Inland Rail Extension, and Brookview Estate. The following details projects most relevant to the area.

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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 both white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate in September 2025 was 5.9%.

Manufacturing and industrial sectors are strongly represented. Over the past year, employment stability has been relatively consistent. As of September 2025, 1,920 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 7% above Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is high at 65.1%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%.

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 have limited local employment opportunities based on Census data analysis. Between September 2024 and 2025, the labour force increased by 1%, while employment decreased by 0.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1%. In comparison, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with unemployment rising by 0.3%. State-level data from 25-Nov shows Queensland employment contracted by 0.01%, with a state unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's projections suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kin Kora - Sun Valley's employment mix indicates 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.

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 $60,367 and average income stood at $74,623 in financial year 2022, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This compares to figures for Rest of Qld of $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $68,812 (median) and $85,063 (average) 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. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 34.8% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,248 residents), consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 31.7% in the same category. After housing, 86.5% of income remains for other expenses.

Kin Kora - Sun Valley is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Kin Kora - Sun Valley's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consists of 94.3% houses and 5.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 85.7% houses and 14.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kin Kora - Sun Valley stands at 29.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.4% and rented ones at 28.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,600. The median weekly rent figure is $273, similar to Non-Metro Qld's $275. Nationally, Kin Kora - Sun Valley's mortgage repayments are lower at $1,517 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, while rents are 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 compose 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 account for 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 Australia's average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 44.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (7.8%) and certificates (36.9%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.6% in primary, 10.4% in secondary, and 2.8% in 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. These are bus stops serviced by five routes offering a total of 170 weekly passenger trips. Residents have good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 231 meters to the nearest stop.

There are approximately 24 daily trips across all routes, equating to around 13 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Kin Kora - Sun Valley are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Kin Kora - Sun Valley shows below-average health indicators.

Common health conditions are somewhat typical but higher than the national average for older cohorts. Private health cover is very high at approximately 56% (~2027 people). Mental health issues and asthma are most common, affecting 8.8 and 7.9% of residents respectively. 68.2% report no medical ailments, compared to 69.4% in Rest of Qld. The area has 14.2% seniors (509 people), lower than the 15.2% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention.

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, surveyed in June-August 2016, had a predominantly homogeneous population: 89.9% were citizens, 87.4% born in Australia, and 94.4% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, practiced by 46.7%. Hinduism, however, was slightly overrepresented compared to the rest of Queensland, with 0.8% versus 0.7%.

Ancestry-wise, the top groups were English (30.9%), Australian (30.6%), and Irish (8.2%). Notably, German ancestry was slightly higher at 5.3%, while Australian Aboriginal was lower at 3.9%, and South African was also lower at 0.5% compared to regional averages.

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 age group of 5-14 years has a strong representation at 14.2% compared to Rest of Qld, while the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 8.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 15 to 24 age group increased from 11.8% to 13.7%, but the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 15.7% to 13.2%, and the 5 to 14 group decreased from 15.4% to 14.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Kin Kora - Sun Valley, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow by 15 people (from 404 to 465), while the 45 to 54 and 65 to 74 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.