Kingaroy Surrounds - South
Statistical Area - sa2

Kingaroy Surrounds - South has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Kingaroy Surrounds - South's population was around 4,441 as of Nov 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 284 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,157 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,411 in June 2024 and an additional 25 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1.9 persons per square kilometer. Kingaroy Surrounds - South's growth rate of 6.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 6.2%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 57.1% 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 and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections are applied for each age cohort. Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase of just below the median of regional areas across the nation is expected. The area is projected to grow by 305 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 6.2% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Kingaroy Surrounds - South recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Kingaroy Surrounds - South has seen approximately 10 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, with a total of 54 homes approved between FY21 and FY25. In FY26, 6 homes have been approved so far. This results in an average of 6.2 new residents per year arriving for each dwelling constructed during this period.

The demand for housing significantly outpaces supply, which typically drives up prices and intensifies competition among buyers. The average construction value of new homes is $278,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY26, $8.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of Qld, Kingaroy Surrounds - South has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person.

Nationally, it ranks among the 36th percentile of areas assessed, suggesting somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established dwellings. This activity is below the national average, indicating the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent development in Kingaroy Surrounds - South has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, preserving its low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 463 people, reflecting a quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate the area will gain 275 residents by 2041. Existing development levels appear aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Kingaroy Surrounds - South has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 0thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects that may affect this region. Notable initiatives include enhancing safety along D'Aguilar Highway (Yarraman - Kingaroy), constructing a new shopping complex in Kingaroy, developing Taabinga Industrial Estate, and establishing the South Burnett Renewable Energy Hub. Below is a list of these projects, focusing on those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Kingaroy Surrounds - South exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Kingaroy Surrounds - South has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are strongly represented.

The unemployment rate was 3.4% as of June 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 7.1%. As of June 2025, 2,503 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 0.6% below Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was broadly similar to Rest of Qld's 59.1%.

Key industries include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area has a particular employment specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 4.8 times the regional level. Health care & social assistance is under-represented at 11.1% compared to Rest of Qld's 16.1%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited based on Census working population vs resident population data analysis. During the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 7.1% and labour force increased by 7.6%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.8%, labour force growth of 2.0%, with unemployment rising 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest potential future demand within Kingaroy Surrounds - South. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates differing significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Kingaroy Surrounds - South's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.0%% over five years and 11.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Kingaroy Surrounds - South has lower income compared to the national average. The median income is $44,171 and the average income stands at $52,371. In contrast, Rest of Qld's median income is $50,780 with an average income of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $50,351 (median) and $59,698 (average). Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Kingaroy Surrounds - South fall between the 17th and 25th percentiles nationally. Specifically, 31.9% of the population, equating to 1,416 individuals, have incomes ranging from $1,500 to $2,999, a pattern similar to metropolitan regions where 31.7% occupy this range. Housing costs are manageable with 89.7% retained, but disposable income is below average at the 33rd percentile.

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

Dwelling structure in Kingaroy Surrounds - South, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.1% houses and 0.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Qld's 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingaroy Surrounds - South was 48.3%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (34.5%) or rented (17.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,227, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,083. Median weekly rent in the area was $250, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $230. Nationally, Kingaroy Surrounds - South'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 - South has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 75.8% of all households, including 28.1% couples with children, 38.2% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.2%, with lone person households at 21.9% and group households comprising 2.1%. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.3.

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

The area has lower university qualification rates at 13.0%, compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.1%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.8%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.1%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 42.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (32.1%).

Educational participation is high at 28.3%, with 11.6% in primary education, 10.5% in secondary education, and 1.8% pursuing tertiary education. The four schools in Kingaroy Surrounds - South have a combined enrollment of 268 students, focusing exclusively on primary education. Secondary options are available in surrounding areas. Local school capacity is limited at 6.0 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.0, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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Health performance in Kingaroy Surrounds - South is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Kingaroy Surrounds faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 46% (~2,051 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (9.8%) and mental health issues (9.3%). About 65.8% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, higher than Rest of Qld's 59.4%. Around 22.6% (~1,005 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than Rest of Qld's 26.8%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average and better than the general population in health metrics.

The latest Census data sees Kingaroy Surrounds - South placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Kingaroy Surrounds - South, surveyed in 2016, had low cultural diversity with 89.9% citizens, 92.9% born in Australia, and 98.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated at 59.9%, compared to 56.4% regionally. Ancestry showed Australian (33.3%), English (32.0%), and German (8.2%) as top groups.

Notably, Australian Aboriginal was overrepresented at 2.8% (vs regional 6.0%), Scottish at 8.0% (vs 7.4%), and Irish at 7.9% (vs 7.5%).

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

Kingaroy Surrounds - South has a median age of 46 years, which is significantly higher than Rest of Qld's 41 years and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Qld, Kingaroy Surrounds - South has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (15.4%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.3%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 10.5% to 12.4%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 7.0% to 8.5%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 13.8% to 11.9%. By 2041, Kingaroy Surrounds - South is expected to see notable demographic shifts. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 37%, reaching 562 people from the current 411. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 15-24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.