Kingaroy

An assessment of population growth drivers in Kingaroy reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Kingaroy's population was approximately 11,061 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 516 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 10,545. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,059 in June 2025 and an additional 56 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 157 persons per square kilometer. Kingaroy's 4.9% growth since the census is within 1.7 percentage points of its SA3 area, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 54.3% to overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers being positive factors.

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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 and based on 2022 data. Future population trends project an above median growth for national regional areas, with the area expected to grow by 1,439 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 13.0% over the 16 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Kingaroy when compared nationally

Kingaroy has granted around 28 residential properties approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 140 homes were approved, with a further 42 approved in FY-26. On average, about 3.4 new residents arrive per year for each dwelling constructed during these years.

This high demand outpaces supply, potentially driving up prices and increasing competition among buyers. The average construction cost of new homes is around $324,000, aligning with regional trends. In FY-26, commercial approvals totaled $72.9 million, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Kingaroy exhibits approximately 75% of the construction activity per person and ranks in the 50th percentile nationally, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints.

New developments consist of 91.0% standalone homes and 9.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. The location has approximately 336 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. By 2041, Kingaroy is projected to grow by 1,437 residents. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Kingaroy has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 14 projects potentially impacting the region. Key initiatives include South Burnett Renewable Energy Hub, Kingaroy Youth Park Redevelopment: Stage 1, Broadway Hotel Redevelopment, and E.E. Muir and Sons Fertiliser Processing Plant. The following list details those most relevant.

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Kingaroy has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Kingaroy has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate was 4.6% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 9.3%. As of December 2025, there were 5,675 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, 0.6% higher than Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation was similar to Regional Qld's 64.5%. Census responses showed that only 4.4% of residents worked from home. The key industries were health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing had a particularly high employment share, at 2.5 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services employed just 2.4%, below Regional Qld's 5.1%. Many residents commuted elsewhere for work. In the 12 months prior, employment increased by 9.3% alongside labour force growth of 8.8%, reducing unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. This contrasted with Regional Qld where employment rose by 0.7%, labour force grew by 1.0%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, but growth rates vary between industries. Applying these projections to Kingaroy's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.6% over ten years.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

The Kingaroy SA2's income level is below the national average according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Kingaroy SA2 is $46,133 and the average income stands at $55,688. These figures compare to Regional Qld's median of $53,146 and average of $66,593 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Kingaroy SA2 would be approximately $51,374 (median) and $62,014 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Kingaroy fall between the 17th and 22nd percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 28.5% of residents (3,152 people), aligning with the region where this cohort likewise represents 31.7%. After housing costs, 85.8% of income remains, ranking at the 19th percentile nationally.

Kingaroy is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Kingaroy's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 86.4% houses and 13.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingaroy was at 33.7%, similar to Regional Qld. Mortgaged dwellings comprised 28.9%, with rented dwellings at 37.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,213, lower than Regional Qld's average of $1,655. Median weekly rent in Kingaroy was $262, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Kingaroy's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,213 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Kingaroy features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 66.0% of all households, including 23.4% couples with children, 27.7% couples without children, and 13.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 34.0%, with lone person households at 30.0% and group households comprising 4.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.

Kingaroy faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 14.6%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (30.7%).

Educational participation is high, with 28.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.0% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 2.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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Health performance in Kingaroy is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Kingaroy faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups show high prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is low at approximately 47% of the total population (around 5,242 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Queensland and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 10.6% and 10.4% of residents respectively. However, 61.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Regional Queensland. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 21.0% of residents aged 65 and over (2,320 people), with senior health outcomes presenting some challenges but broadly in line with national rankings for the general population.

Kingaroy is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Kingaroy's cultural diversity was below average, with 88.6% of its population being citizens born in Australia who spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 54.8%, compared to 52.2% regionally. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.2%), English (30.0%), and German (8.6%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation was higher in Kingaroy at 4.3% compared to the regional average of 3.9%. New Zealanders made up 0.7%, lower than the regional 0.9%, while Maori representation was also lower at 0.5% compared to the regional 0.8%.

Kingaroy's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Kingaroy is 38 years, which is slightly below Regional Queensland's average of 41 but aligns with Australia's median age of 38. The 25-34 age group constitutes 14.8% of the population, higher than Regional Queensland's figure, while the 45-54 cohort makes up 10.1%, which is lower compared to Regional Queensland. According to data from the 2021 Census, the 25-34 age group has increased from 13.4% to 14.8%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 13.5% to 12.0%. Population forecasts for Kingaroy indicate significant demographic changes by 2041. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 25%, adding 416 people and reaching a total of 2,050 from the current figure of 1,633. Conversely, the 15-24 cohort is expected to decline by 122 people.