Kingaroy Surrounds - North

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 approximately 10,030 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 540 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,490. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,951 in June 2024 and an additional 98 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2.3 persons per square kilometer. Kingaroy Surrounds - North's growth rate of 5.7% since the census is within 0.5 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 6.2%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Interstate migration contributed approximately 88.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of regional areas across the nation is expected. The area is projected to increase by 600 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 5.2% over the 17-year period.

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

Kingaroy Surrounds - North averaged approximately 38 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 191 homes. As of FY-26, 12 approvals have been recorded. Each dwelling has resulted in an average of 2.2 new residents per year between FY-21 and FY-25, reflecting strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value for these dwellings was $290,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options.

In 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 higher development activity, with 20.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period, maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. Recent construction comprises 93.0% detached houses and 7.0% medium to 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. Looking ahead, Kingaroy Surrounds - North is expected to grow by 521 residents by 2041, with current construction levels likely meeting demand and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Kingaroy Surrounds - North has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely impacting the region. Key projects are Wondai Haly Street Retail Development, Kingaroy Water for Growth, South Burnett Rail Trail Expansion, and South Burnett Renewable Energy Hub. Below is a list detailing those 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 white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate was 8.7% in September 2024.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 9.2%. As of September 2025, 4,060 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Kingaroy Surrounds - North lags significantly at 43.5% compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Employment is concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing shows notable concentration with employment levels at 4.4 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food has lower representation at 4.2% versus the regional average of 8.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 9.2% while labour force increased by 10.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.7%, labour force expand by 2.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows QLD employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Kingaroy Surrounds - North's employment should increase by 5.5% over five years and 12.2% over ten years based on industry-specific projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Kingaroy Surrounds - North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $40,433. The average income stood at $46,229, which is lower than the national average. This compares to levels of $50,780 and $64,844 across Rest of Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $46,090 (median) and $52,696 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Kingaroy Surrounds - North all fall between the 2nd and 3rd percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 32.6% of the community earns between $400 and $799 (3,269 individuals), contrasting with the region where the $1,500 to $2,999 bracket leads at 31.7%. The concentration of 41.8% in sub-$800 weekly brackets highlights economic challenges facing a significant portion of the community. While housing costs are modest with 88.4% of income retained, the total disposable income ranks at just 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

In Kingaroy Surrounds - North, as per the latest Census, 95.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 5.0% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingaroy Surrounds - North stood at 45.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.5% and rented ones at 30.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $992, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,083. Weekly rent in the area averaged $180, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $230. Nationally, Kingaroy Surrounds - North's median monthly mortgage repayment was significantly lower at $992 than Australia's average of $1,863, while weekly 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 constitute 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 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 8.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 38.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 8.7% and certificates at 29.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.9% in primary education, 9.3% in secondary education, and 1.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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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. The private health cover rate is notably low at approximately 46%, covering around 4,653 people, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Arthritis and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, impacting 10.7% and 8.6% of residents respectively. Conversely, 59.8% of residents report having no medical ailments, slightly higher than the 59.4% reported across the rest of Queensland. The area has a relatively high proportion of seniors, with 27.1%, or approximately 2,715 people, aged 65 and over. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in the area are generally positive, performing better than the overall population on health metrics.

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 2016 Census, had a cultural diversity score below average. Its population was predominantly Australian citizens at 88.6%, with 92.0% born in Australia and 97.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, practised by 58.5% of its people, compared to 56.4% across the rest of Queensland.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (29.1%), English (26.9%), and Australian Aboriginal (15.1%), with the latter being significantly higher than the regional average of 6.0%. Notable differences existed in the representation of certain ethnicities: German was overrepresented at 8.2% compared to 7.8% regionally, Samoan was represented at 0.1%, and Filipino at 0.8%.

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 median age of 41, and considerably older than the national norm of 38. Compared to the Rest of Qld average, the 65-74 age cohort is notably over-represented in Kingaroy Surrounds - North at 14.3%, while the 35-44 year-olds are under-represented at 8.6%. Between 2021 and the present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.5% to 10.0% of the population, and the 0 to 4 cohort has 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 age group has dropped from 12.5% to 11.4%. Demographic modeling suggests that Kingaroy Surrounds - North's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 240 people (an increase of 88%) from 272 to 513. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to 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.