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 around 10,042 as of May 2026. This reflected an increase of 552 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,490 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,038 in June 2025 and an additional 112 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 5.8% since the census positioned it within 0.8 percentage points of the SA3 area, demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 85.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as 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. 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. Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of regional areas across the nation was expected by 2041. The area was expected to increase by 545 persons by then, reflecting an increase of 5.4% in total over the 16 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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 each year over the past five financial years, totalling 191 homes. So far in FY26, 20 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2.2 new residents per year have been associated with each dwelling approved between FY21 and FY25, reflecting strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost of these dwellings has been around $290,000, which is below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options for purchasers in the area.

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

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 currently has approximately 236 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Kingaroy Surrounds - North is expected to grow by 541 residents through to 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified seven projects likely affecting the region. 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 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. Essential services sectors are well represented in the area, which had an unemployment rate of 8.2% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 8.7%.

As of December 2025, 4,087 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 4.2%, slightly higher than Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Kingaroy Surrounds - North lagged significantly at 53.7% compared to Regional Qld's 64.5%. According to Census responses, a moderate 13.6% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Employment was concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors.

The area had particularly notable concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with employment levels at 4.4 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food services showed lower representation at 4.2% versus the regional average of 8.3%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 8.7% while labour force increased by 8.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise slightly by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld saw employment grow by 0.7%, labour force expand by 1.0%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insights into potential future demand within Kingaroy Surrounds - North. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Kingaroy Surrounds - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.5% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Kingaroy Surrounds - North SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $41,341 and an average of $46,263. This is lower than national averages of $53,146 and $66,593 for Regional Qld. By March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $46,037 (median) and $51,518 (average), based on a 11.36% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Census data from 2021 places Kingaroy Surrounds - North's incomes between the 2nd and 3rd percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 32.6% of individuals earn $400-$799 weekly, contrasting with Regional Qld where the $1,500-$2,999 bracket leads at 31.7%. The concentration of 41.8% in sub-$800 brackets highlights economic challenges. Despite modest housing costs, retaining 88.4% of income, total disposable income ranks at just the 5th percentile nationally.

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

The dwelling structure in Kingaroy Surrounds - North, as per the latest Census, comprised 95.0% houses and 5.0% other dwellings. In comparison, Regional Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingaroy Surrounds - North was at 45.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.5% and rented ones at 30.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $992, below Regional Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure was $180, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Kingaroy Surrounds - North's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for the remaining 33.4%, with lone person households at 30.5% and group households comprising 2.8% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.

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

The area has university qualification rates of 11.2%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This 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%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 38.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (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, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A variety of health conditions impact both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low in the area, at approximately 46% of the total population (~4,649 people), compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.7%) and mental health issues (8.6%), while 59.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Regional Qld. Working-age residents face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 27.6% (2,770 people), compared to 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present additional challenges, with national rankings even worse than 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 had a cultural diversity index below average, with 88.6% of its population being citizens, 92.0% born in Australia, and 97.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Kingaroy Surrounds - North, comprising 58.5%, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (29.1%), English (26.9%), and Australian Aboriginal (15.1%), which was significantly higher than the regional average of 3.9%.

Notably, German ancestry was overrepresented at 8.2%, compared to 4.7% regionally, while Samoan and Filipino ancestries were underrepresented at 0.1% and 0.8%, respectively (compared to 0.2% and 0.9% regionally).

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 Regional Qld's median age of 41 years and considerably older than the national norm of 38 years. Compared to the Regional Qld average, the 65-74 age cohort is notably over-represented in Kingaroy Surrounds - North at 14.3%, while the 35-44 age group is under-represented at 8.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.5% to 10.4% of the population, and the 0 to 4 cohort has increased from 4.9% to 6.2%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has declined from 13.4% to 11.2%, and the 45 to 54 age group has dropped from 12.5% to 11.0%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Kingaroy Surrounds - North's age profile will evolve significantly. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to expand by 224 people (23%) from 965 to 1,190. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 60% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 45 to 54 and 5 to 14 age cohorts.