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 10,023 as of Aug 2025. This figure reflects an increase from the 9,490 people recorded in the 2021 Census, marking a 5.6% rise. The estimated resident population of 9,951 from June 2024 and validated new addresses since then contributed to this growth. The population density is 2.3 persons per square kilometer. Kingaroy Surrounds - North's growth rate of 5.6% is close to the SA3 area's 6.0%, indicating strong fundamentals. Interstate migration drove most of this growth, accounting for approximately 88.7%.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Proportional growth weightings align with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. By 2041, the population is projected to increase by just below the median of regional areas nationwide, totaling an increase of 600 persons and a 5.3% rise over 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. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, with 191 dwellings approved over the past five financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, and an additional 3 recorded so far in FY-26. Over these five years, an average of 2.2 people have moved to the area per new home constructed, reflecting robust demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $422,000, which is below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options for purchasers.

In this financial year, $13.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Kingaroy Surrounds - North has slightly more 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 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. Looking ahead, Kingaroy Surrounds - North is expected to grow by 528 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 in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely to impact this 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 white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

As of June 2025, 3942 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 5.8%. This is higher than the Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation in Kingaroy Surrounds - North lags at 43.5% compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Employment growth over the past year was 5.1%, while labour force increased by 7.5%, causing unemployment to rise by 2.1 percentage points.

In comparison, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.8%, labour force expand by 2.0%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows QLD employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8070 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National forecasts from May 2025 suggest total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local projections based on Kingaroy Surrounds - North's industry mix indicate approximately a 5.5% increase 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

Kingaroy Surrounds - North had a median taxpayer income of $40,433 and an average income of $46,229 in the financial year 2022. This is lower than national averages of $50,780 and $64,844 for Rest of Qld respectively. By March 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $45,168 and $51,642 due to Wage Price Index growth of 11.71%. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Kingaroy Surrounds - North fall between the 2nd and 3rd percentiles nationally. Income analysis shows that 32.6% of individuals earn between $400 and $799 weekly, contrasting with the region where the highest bracket is $1,500 to $2,999 at 31.7%. The concentration of 41.8% in sub-$800 brackets indicates economic challenges for a significant portion of the community. Despite modest housing costs allowing retention of 88.4% of income, total disposable income ranks at only 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

Dwelling structure in Kingaroy Surrounds - North, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.0% houses and 5.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingaroy Surrounds - North was 45.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.5% and rented ones at 30.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $992, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,083. Median weekly rent in the area was $180, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $230. Nationally, Kingaroy Surrounds - North's median mortgage repayment is lower at $992 than Australia's average of $1,863, while rents are substantially lower at $180 compared to 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 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 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%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 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%, comprising primary education (12.9%), secondary education (9.3%), and tertiary education (1.7%).

There are 13 schools serving 1,247 students in the area. Kingaroy Surrounds - North has varied educational conditions, with a mix of 9 primary, 2 secondary, and 2 K-12 schools.

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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

Critical health challenges are evident across Kingaroy Surrounds - North as of August 2021. A range of health conditions impacts both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population, which is around 4,650 people. This figure is lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.7% and 8.6% of residents respectively. Conversely, 59.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, which is similar to the figure across Rest of Qld (59.4%). The area has 27.1% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling approximately 2,713 people. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges despite performing better than the general population in 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, surveyed in 2016, showed lower cultural diversity with 88.6% Australian citizens, 92.0% born in Australia, and 97.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 58.5%, compared to 56.4% regionally. Top ancestry groups were Australian (29.1%), English (26.9%), and Australian Aboriginal (15.1%), higher than regional averages of 37.0%, 26.4%, and 6.0% respectively.

German ethnicity was overrepresented at 8.2% compared to 7.8% regionally, while Samoan (0.1%) and Filipino (0.8%) showed notable presence.

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 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 increased from 4.9% to 5.9%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 13.4% to 11.7%, and the 45 to 54 group 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 (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.