Kingaroy Surrounds - North
Statistical Area - sa2

Kingaroy Surrounds - North is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Kingaroy Surrounds - North's population was around 10,030 as of Nov 2025. This reflected an increase of 540 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,490 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,951 in June 2024 and an additional 98 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population resulted in a density ratio of 2.3 persons per square kilometer. Kingaroy Surrounds - North's growth rate of 5.7% since the census was within 0.5 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 6.2%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 88.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data were adopted. However, these state projections did not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applied proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Based on projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of regional areas across the nation was expected by 2041, with an increase of 600 persons and a total growth of 5.2% over the 17 years.

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

Kingaroy Surrounds North has averaged approximately 38 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 191 homes. As of FY26, 11 approvals have been recorded. Each year, an average of 2.2 new residents per dwelling has been observed between FY21 and FY25, reflecting robust demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value of new homes is $290,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options for purchasers.

This financial year, $13.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Kingaroy Surrounds North has slightly more development, with 20.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values.

Recent construction comprises 93.0% detached houses and 7.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 236 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. It is expected that Kingaroy Surrounds North will grow by 521 residents through to 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Kingaroy Surrounds - North has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 43rdth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects potentially impacting the area. Notable ones are Wondai Haly Street Retail Development, Kingaroy Water for Growth, South Burnett Rail Trail Expansion, and South Burnett Renewable Energy Hub. The following list details those likely most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Kingaroy Surrounds - North are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Kingaroy Surrounds - North has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

As of June 2025, unemployment stands at 9.7%, with an estimated employment growth of 5.1% over the past year. There are 3,942 residents in work, but the unemployment rate is higher than Rest of Qld's 3.9%. Workforce participation is lower too, at 43.5% compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Employment is particularly concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with levels at 4.4 times the regional average.

Conversely, accommodation & food services have a lower representation, at 4.2% versus the regional average of 8.3%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 5.1%, while labour force grew by 7.5%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 2.1 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.8% and unemployment rise by only 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kingaroy Surrounds - North's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.5% over five years and 12.2% over ten years.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data shows Kingaroy Surrounds - North had a median taxpayer income of $40,433 and an average income of $46,229 in financial year 2022. This is lower than the national averages of $50,780 (median) and $64,844 (average). Using Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 are approximately $46,090 (median) and $52,696 (average). The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes in Kingaroy Surrounds - North fall between the 2nd and 3rd percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 32.6% of individuals earn between $400 - $799 weekly, compared to the region's leading bracket of $1,500 - $2,999 at 31.7%. The concentration of 41.8% in sub-$800 brackets indicates economic challenges. Despite modest housing costs with 88.4% income retained, total disposable income ranks at the 5th percentile nationally.

Kingaroy Surrounds - North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Kingaroy Surrounds - North, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.0% houses and 5.0% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingaroy Surrounds - North was 45.3%, with the rest either mortgaged (24.5%) or rented (30.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $992, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,083. The median weekly rent was $180, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $230. Nationally, Kingaroy Surrounds - North's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $992 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Kingaroy Surrounds - North features high concentrations of lone person households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 66.6% of all households, including 20.2% couples with children, 31.6% couples without children, and 13.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 33.4%, with lone person households at 30.5% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.4 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.3.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 11.2%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (29.7%). Educational participation is high at 28.1%, with 12.9% in primary, 9.3% in secondary, and 1.7% in tertiary education.

There are 13 schools serving 1,247 students across Kingaroy Surrounds - North, comprising 9 primary, 2 secondary, and 2 K-12 schools.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Kingaroy Surrounds - North is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Kingaroy Surrounds - North faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 46% of the total population (around 4,653 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.7% and 8.6% of residents respectively. Around 59.8% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to the 59.4% figure for the rest of Queensland. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 27.1% (around 2,715 people). Health outcomes among seniors in this region are better than those of the general population.

The latest Census data sees Kingaroy Surrounds - North placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Kingaroy Surrounds - North, as per the census conducted on 9 August 2016, had a cultural diversity index below average. Its population was predominantly Australian citizens, with 88.6% of residents holding citizenship and 92.0% being born in Australia. English was spoken at home by 97.3% of the population.

Christianity was the dominant religion, practiced by 58.5% of people, compared to 56.4% across the Rest of Queensland. The top three ancestry groups based on parents' country of birth were Australian (29.1%), English (26.9%), and Australian Aboriginal (15.1%). This was notably higher than the regional average for Australian Aboriginal ancestry, which stood at 6.0%. Some ethnic groups showed significant variations in representation compared to regional averages: German at 8.2% versus 7.8%, Samoan at 0.1% versus 0.0%, and Filipino at 0.8% each representing the same proportion as the regional average.

Kingaroy Surrounds - North hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Kingaroy Surrounds - North has a median age of 47 years, which is notably higher than Rest of Qld's 41 years and significantly older than the national norm of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Qld average, the 65-74 age cohort is notably over-represented at 14.3% locally, while the 35-44 year-olds are under-represented at 8.6%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.5% to 10.0%, and the 0 to 4 cohort increased from 4.9% to 5.9%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 13.4% to 11.7%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 12.5% to 11.4%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Kingaroy Surrounds - North's age profile will evolve significantly. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 240 people (88%) from 272 to 513. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 57% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 45 to 54 and 55 to 64 cohorts.