Kingston (Qld)
Statistical Area - sa2

Kingston is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Kingston (Qld)'s population is 11,134 as of Nov 2025. This shows an increase of 763 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,371. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 11,126 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,634 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Kingston's growth of 7.4% since the 2021 census exceeds the SA3 area's growth of 6.1%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 lack age category splits; AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth, with the area expected to grow by 469 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, showing a total increase of 4.1% over 17 years.

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

Kingston has received approximately 32 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 160 homes. As of FY-26, there have been 8 recorded approvals. On average, each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25 has attracted 2.4 new residents per year, indicating strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value for new homes is $202,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options.

In this financial year alone, $28.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting high levels of local commercial activity. Kingston's development levels per capita are similar to Greater Brisbane's, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas. However, recent development activity has moderated slightly. Nationally, the area's development activity is below average, suggesting maturity and possible planning constraints.

New developments consist of 70% detached houses and 30% medium and high-density housing, preserving Kingston's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. The population density stands at approximately 481 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established area. By 2041, Kingston is forecasted to gain 461 residents. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

Kingston has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

In total, AreaSearch has identified 44 projects that are expected to impact the area significantly. These projects include Water and Wastewater Capital Works Program, Loganlea Road Upgrade, Parks Capital Works Program for the year 2024/25, and INNOVA Shailer Park located at 7-9 Knobel Court. The following list details those projects that are likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Kingston faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Kingston in Queensland has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent.

The unemployment rate was 12.7% as of June 2025. Employment grew by 9.0% over the past year. There were 4,311 residents employed while the unemployment rate was 8.6%, higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was lower at 47.0% compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%.

Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing has a particularly high representation with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 2.8% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Over the past year, employment increased by 9.0%, labour force grew by 4.9%, and unemployment fell by 3.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 4.4% with a labour force growth of 4.0% and a decrease in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Kingston's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years. These projections are illustrative and do not account for localized population changes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Kingston's median income among taxpayers is $40,532. The average income in Kingston for the same period was $43,591. Both figures are below the national average. In comparison, Greater Brisbane had a median income of $55,645 and an average of $70,520 during this time. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated median and average incomes in Kingston as of September 2025 would be approximately $46,202 and $49,689 respectively. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Kingston all fall between the 5th and 12th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 31.2% of individuals in Kingston earn between $800 and $1,499 annually, with a total of 3,473 people in this income bracket. This contrasts with regional levels where the leading income band is $1,500 to $2,999. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Kingston, with only 79.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 10th percentile nationally.

Kingston is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Kingston's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 83.4% houses and 16.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 77.9% houses and 22.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingston was at 21.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.8% and rented ones at 52.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,322, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,638. Median weekly rent was $315, compared to Brisbane metro's $320. Nationally, Kingston's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Kingston features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 70.9% of all households, including 27.3% couples with children, 17.5% couples without children, and 23.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 29.1%, with lone person households at 24.3% and group households comprising 4.9%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.8.

Kingston faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 9.3%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 6.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (0.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 30.8%. Educational participation is high, with 35.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 13.5% in primary, 10.7% in secondary, and 3.4% pursuing tertiary education. Kingston has a robust network of 10 schools educating approximately 3,383 students. The educational mix includes 3 primary, 5 secondary, and 2 K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs (30.4 places per 100 residents vs 20.7 regionally), indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments please refer to parent campus.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Kingston has 58 active public transport stops, serving a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are covered by 26 individual routes, offering a total of 2,418 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents usually within 200 meters of the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 345 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 41 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Kingston is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Kingston faces significant health challenges, as indicated by data showing high prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. Only about 47% of Kingston's total population (~5188 people) has private health cover, compared to 49.5% in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions in Kingston are asthma (affecting 10.2% of residents) and mental health issues (10.1%), while 65.0% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 68.5% in Greater Brisbane.

About 13.1% of Kingston's population is aged 65 and over (1458 people), lower than the 15.4% in Greater Brisbane. Senior health outcomes are broadly aligned with the general population's health profile.

Kingston is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Kingston has a high level of cultural diversity, with 29.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 36.2% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Kingston, comprising 47.4% of people. Islam is overrepresented in Kingston compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 9.1% versus 7.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (22.2%), Other (21.1%), and Australian (20.6%). Notably, Samoan (5.0%) and Maori (3.1%) are overrepresented in Kingston compared to the regional averages of 2.4% and 2.2%, respectively.

Kingston hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Kingston's median age is 32 years, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kingston has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (16.0%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (11.9%). Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 has increased from 3.5% to 4.9%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 15.8% to 14.2%. By 2041, Kingston's age profile is projected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 85 and above is expected to increase by 256 people (219%), from 116 to 373. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 60% of total population growth, reflecting Kingston's aging demographic profile. Conversely, population declines are projected for the age groups of 5-14 and 0-4.