Kingston (Qld)

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's population is around 11,134 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 763 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,371 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,126 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 21 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,634 persons per square kilometer. Kingston's growth of 7.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth of 6.1%, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. 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 based on 2022 data. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth, with the area expected to grow by 469 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 4.1% in total over the 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 experienced approximately 32 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 160 homes. As of FY26, 10 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25 has resulted in about 2.4 new residents annually, indicating strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost for these dwellings is $202,000, which is below regional norms, reflecting more affordable housing options.

In terms of commercial development, $28.3 million in approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting moderate levels of activity. When compared to Greater Brisbane, Kingston has similar development levels per capita, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas. However, development activity has decreased in recent periods, which is below the national average. This could be attributed to the area's maturity and potential planning constraints.

The current new development composition consists of 70% detached houses and 30% medium and high-density housing, preserving Kingston's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. Kingston has an estimated population density of approximately 481 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Kingston is forecasted to gain around 461 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Kingston has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 44 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Water and Wastewater Capital Works Program, INNOVA Shailer Park at 7-9 Knobel Court, Logan Hospital Expansion, and Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Kingston has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar employment, strongly represented in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 12.2% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 9.2%. There were 4,178 residents employed while the unemployment rate was 8.2% above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation lagged significantly at 47.0% compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment among residents was concentrated in health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade.

Kingston had a particular employment specialization in manufacturing with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services showed lower representation at 2.8% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 9.2% while labour force grew by 2.1%, resulting in a fall in unemployment by 5.7 percentage points. This contrasted with Greater Brisbane where employment rose by 3.8%, labour force grew by 3.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 showed Queensland employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offered further insight into potential future demand within Kingston. These projections estimated national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differed significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Kingston's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years.

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 SA2 had a median income of $40,532 and an average income of $43,591. This is below the national average. In comparison, Greater Brisbane had a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Kingston would be approximately $46,202 (median) and $49,689 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates that incomes in Kingston fall between the 4th and 11th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income distribution shows that 31.2% of the community earns between $800 - 1,499, contrasting with regional levels where earnings between $1,500 - 2,999 are highest at 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures in Kingston are severe, with only 79.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 9th 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), compared to Brisbane metro's 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, lower than Brisbane metro's $1,638. The median weekly rent figure was $315, compared to Brisbane metro's $320. Nationally, Kingston's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,322 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375 at $315.

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

Family households account for 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% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, 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 prevalent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (30.8%). Educational participation is high, with 35.8% currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 13.5% in primary, 10.7% in secondary, and 3.4% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 35.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.5% in primary education, 10.7% in secondary education, and 3.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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 operating within its boundaries. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 26 individual routes servicing these stops, collectively providing 2,418 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 200 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 345 trips per day across all routes, equating to roughly 41 weekly trips per individual 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, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 47% (around 5,188 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 49.5%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.3%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most common conditions, affecting 10.2% and 10.1% of residents respectively. Around 65.0% report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Brisbane's 68.5%. The area has 13.1% (1,458 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors align with the general population's profile.

Kingston was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Kingston's population has high linguistic diversity, with 29.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 36.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Kingston, comprising 47.4% of its population. 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%) populations are higher in Kingston than 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 has a median age of 32 years, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kingston has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.0%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (11.9%). Between 2021 and the present, the population aged 75-84 has increased from 3.5% to 4.9%. Conversely, the population aged 25-34 has decreased from 15.8% to 14.2%. By 2041, Kingston's age profile is projected to change significantly. The population aged 85 and above is expected to grow by 256 people (219%), reaching a total of 373. Notably, the combined population aged 65 and above will account for 60% of the total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, populations in the age groups 5-14 and 0-4 are projected to decline.