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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Kingaroy Surrounds - North's population is around 10,087 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 597 people (6.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,490 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,951 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 107 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2.3 persons per square kilometer, providing ample space per person. Kingaroy Surrounds - North's 6.3% growth since the census positions it within 2.8 percentage points of the Rest of Qld (9.1%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 88.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence, where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of regional areas across the nation is expected, with the area expected to increase by 600 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 4.6% in total over the 17 years.

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

Kingaroy Surrounds - North has averaged around 38 new dwelling approvals each year, totalling 191 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 15 approvals have been recorded. At an average of 2.2 new residents per year for each dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), reflecting robust demand that underpins property values, new homes are being built at an average construction cost of $290,000—below regional norms—reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. Additionally, $13.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development.

Relative to the rest of Qld, Kingaroy Surrounds - North has slightly more development (20.0% above the regional average per person over the 5 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 with an emphasis on detached housing 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 through to 2041 (based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 7 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Wondai Haly Street Retail Development, Kingaroy Water for Growth, South Burnett Rail Trail Expansion, and South Burnett Renewable Energy Hub, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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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 features a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 8.2%, and 8.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 4,087 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 4.2% above Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation lags significantly (54.2% compared to Regional Qld's 65.4%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 13.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with employment levels at 4.4 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food shows lower representation at 4.2% versus the regional average of 8.3%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 8.7% while the labour force increased by 8.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. This compares to Regional Qld, where employment grew by 0.7%, the labour force expanded by 1.0%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Kingaroy Surrounds - North. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific 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 (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population 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 FY-23, the Kingaroy Surrounds - North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $41,341 with the average level standing at $46,263. This is lower than average on a national basis and compares to levels of $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $45,438 (median) and $50,848 (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 the $400 - 799 earnings band captures 32.6% of the community (3,288 individuals), contrasting with the region where the $1,500 - 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Kingaroy Surrounds - North, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 95.0% houses and 5.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Kingaroy Surrounds - North was well beyond that of Regional Qld, at 45.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (24.5%) or rented (30.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional Qld average at $992, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $180, compared to Regional Qld's $1,655 and $345. Nationally, Kingaroy Surrounds - North's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 66.6% of all households, comprising 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% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 people is smaller than the Regional 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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (11.2%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 8.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 38.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (29.7%).

Educational participation is notably 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

Critical health challenges are evident across Kingaroy Surrounds - North, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A range of health conditions has marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~4,670 people). This compares to 52.5% across Regional Qld. The national average is 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.7 and 8.6% of residents, respectively, while 59.8% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 27.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,755 people), which is higher than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings even higher 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 was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 88.6% of its population being citizens, 92.0% born in Australia, and 97.3% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Kingaroy Surrounds - North is Christianity, which makes up 58.5% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Kingaroy Surrounds - North are Australian, comprising 29.1% of the population, English, comprising 26.9% of the population, and Australian Aboriginal, comprising 15.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 3.9%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of other ethnic groups: German is overrepresented at 8.2% in Kingaroy Surrounds - North (vs 4.7% regionally), Samoan at 0.1% (vs 0.2%), and Filipino at 0.8% (vs 0.9%).

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

Kingaroy Surrounds - North's median age of 47 years stands notably higher than Regional Qld's 41 and is considerably older than the national norm of 38. Compared to the Regional Qld average, the 65 - 74 cohort is notably over-represented (14.3% locally), while 35 - 44 year-olds are under-represented (8.7%). In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.5% to 10.1% of the population, while the 0 to 4 cohort increased from 4.9% to 6.2%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 13.4% to 11.2% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 12.5% to 10.9%. Demographic modeling suggests Kingaroy Surrounds - North's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 220 people (75%) from 292 to 513. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will 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.