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 11,146 as of November 2025. This reflects a 7.5% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,371 people. The change is inferred from an estimated resident population of 11,126 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since then. This results in a density ratio of 1,636 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Kingston's growth exceeded the SA3 area's 6.4%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.4% 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, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth of Australian statistical areas, with the area expected to grow by 469 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 4.0% 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 received around 32 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 160 homes. In FY-26 so far, 11 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25 attracted 2.4 new residents annually, indicating strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value for new homes is $202,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms.

This financial year has seen $28.3 million in commercial development approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Kingston's development levels per person are similar to Greater Brisbane, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas, although activity has moderated recently. 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 area has approximately 481 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its established nature. Population forecasts indicate Kingston will gain 449 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Kingston has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 44 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail, Water and Wastewater Capital Works Program, INNOVA Shailer Park - 7-9 Knobel Court, and Logan Hospital Expansion. 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's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent, with an unemployment rate of 12.2% and estimated employment growth of 9.2% over the past year as of September 2025. In this month, 4,178 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 8.2%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 4%.

Workforce participation in Kingston is lower at 56.2% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.8%. According to Census responses, only 6.1% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing has a significant presence with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 2.8%, compared to the regional average of 8.9%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Over the past year, employment increased by 9.2% while labour force grew by 2.1%, leading to a 5.7 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8%, labour force grow by 3.3%, and unemployment fall by 0.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Kingston. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Kingston's employment mix indicates 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

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Kingston SA2's median income among taxpayers is $42,885. The average income in this area is $45,921. This is below the national average. In comparison, Greater Brisbane has a median income of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest the median income in Kingston would be approximately $47,135 by September 2025, with the average being around $50,472. According to census data, household, family and personal incomes in Kingston fall between the 4th and 11th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 31.2% of individuals in Kingston earn between $800 and $1,499, contrasting with regional levels where the leading bracket is $1,500 to $2,999 at 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Kingston, 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

In Kingston, as per the latest Census evaluation, 83.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 16.5% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Brisbane metro's figures of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingston stood at 21.5%, with mortgaged properties making up 25.8% and rented dwellings accounting for 52.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,322, significantly lower than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Kingston was recorded at $315, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Kingston's mortgage repayments were substantially lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were significantly below the national figure of $375.

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 constitute 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, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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% of residents 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, consisting of both train and bus services. These stops are served by 28 different routes, offering a total of 2,362 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents located an average of 202 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 89% of residents. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 6.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 337 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 40 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Kingston is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Kingston faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch through mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Multiple health conditions affect both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 46% of the total population (~5,171 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (10.2%) and mental health issues (10.1%). Conversely, 65.0% of residents report no medical ailments, lower than the 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age individuals face substantial health challenges due to high chronic condition rates. The area has 13.1% residents aged 65 and over (1,460 people), which is lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.0%. Senior health outcomes present some challenges but align with national rankings for the general population.

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 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. However, Islam is overrepresented at 9.1%, significantly higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (22.2%), Other (21.1%), and Australian (20.6%). Notably, Samoan (5.0%) and Maori (3.1%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.9% and 1.1%, respectively. New Zealand is also slightly higher at 1.2%.

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 the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and significantly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kingston has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (16.0%) but fewer individuals aged 35-44 (11.9%). Between 2021 and present, the proportion of the population 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, demographic projections suggest Kingston's age profile will change significantly. The number of individuals aged 85 and above is projected to increase by 255 people (219%), from 117 to 373. Notably, the combined age groups of 65+ are expected to account for 60% of total population growth, reflecting Kingston's aging demographic trend. Conversely, population declines are projected for the age cohorts of 5-14 and 0-4 years old.