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 10,087 as of February 2026, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure reflects a growth of 597 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,490. The increase is inferred from the ABS's estimated resident population of 9,951 in June 2024 and an additional 107 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2.3 persons per square kilometer. Kingaroy Surrounds - North's growth rate of 6.3% since the census is within 2.8 percentage points of the Rest of Qld's 9.1%, 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 and based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, Kingaroy Surrounds - North is expected to increase by just below the median of regional areas across the nation. By 2041, the area's population is projected to increase by 600 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 4.6% 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 each year over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, totalling 191 homes. By the end of FY-26, 14 approvals have been recorded so far. On average, these dwellings accommodate around 2.2 new residents per year, indicating robust demand that supports property values. The average construction cost for new homes in this period is approximately $290,000, which is below regional norms and reflects more affordable housing options for purchasers.

This financial year has seen $13.1 million worth of commercial approvals registered, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Kingaroy Surrounds - North has slightly higher development activity, with 20.0% more dwelling approvals 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 464 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. 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 has identified seven projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Wondai Haly Street Retail Development, Kingaroy Water for Growth, South Burnett Rail Trail Expansion, and South Burnett Renewable Energy Hub, with the following 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, with an estimated employment growth of 9.2% over the past year. As of September 2025, there are 4,060 residents 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 at 54.1% compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. A moderate 13.6% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Employment is concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. Agriculture, forestry & fishing employment levels are at 4.4 times the regional average, while accommodation & food shows lower representation at 4.2% versus the regional average of 8.3%.

Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 9.2%, and labour force increased by 10.0%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.7 percentage points. This compares to Rest of Qld where employment grew by 1.7% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local projections suggest Kingaroy Surrounds - North's employment should increase by 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 for financial year 2023 shows Kingaroy Surrounds - North SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $41,341 and an average of $46,263. These figures are lower than national averages of $53,146 and $66,593 for Rest of Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated median and average incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $45,438 and $50,848 respectively. According to the 2021 Census, Kingaroy Surrounds - North's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 2nd and 3rd percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 32.6% of individuals (3,288) earn between $400 and $799 weekly, contrasting with the region where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket is highest at 31.7%. The concentration of 41.8% in sub-$800 brackets indicates economic challenges for a significant portion of the community. Housing costs are modest, with 88.4% of income retained, but 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

In Kingaroy Surrounds - North, as per the latest Census, 95.0% of dwellings were houses while 5.0% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This differs from Non-Metro Qld's dwelling structure which was 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingaroy Surrounds - North stood at 45.3%, with mortgaged properties making up 24.5% and rented ones at 30.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $992, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. Weekly rent in the area averaged $180 compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Kingaroy Surrounds - North's mortgage repayments were lower at $992 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower at $180 against 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 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, smaller than the Rest of Qld 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's university qualification rate is 11.2%, significantly lower than Australia's 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 at 8.7% and certificates at 29.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 12.9% in primary, 9.3% in secondary, and 1.7% in 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. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high across various health conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is extremely low in the area at approximately 46% of the total population (~4,670 people), compared to 52.5% across Rest of 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 being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Rest of 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 27.3% (2,755 people), compared to 20.4% in Rest of 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, comprising 58.5% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Rest of 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 ancestry was underrepresented at 0.1% versus 0.2%, and Filipino ancestry was slightly lower at 0.8% compared to 0.9%.

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 considerably older than the national norm of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Qld average, the 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented at 14.3% locally, while the 35-44 year-olds are under-represented at 8.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.5% to 10.1%, and the 0 to 4 cohort increased from 4.9% to 6.2%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 13.4% to 11.2%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 12.5% to 10.9%. 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 220 people (75%) from 292 to 513. 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 cohorts.