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 approximately 11,134 as of August 2025. This represents an increase of 763 people, a growth rate of 7.4%, since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 10,371. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,126 in June 2024 and an additional 21 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,634 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Kingston's growth rate exceeded that of the SA3 area (6.2%), making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.4% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses 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 from 2023, based on 2021 data, are adopted. However, these state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth, with the area expected to grow by 469 persons to 2041, an increase of 4.1% 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 approximately 32 dwelling approvals per year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides development approval data on a financial year basis, totalling 160 approvals between FY-21 and FY-25, with an additional 5 approved in FY-26. Over the past five years, an average of 2.4 people have moved to the area per new home constructed. The average construction cost value for new homes is $299,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options.

In FY-26, there have been $28.3 million in commercial approvals, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kingston has similar development levels per person, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas. However, recent development activity has moderated. The area's established nature is also reflected in its new building activity, which shows 70.0% detached houses and 30.0% attached dwellings, sustaining a suburban identity with a concentration of family homes.

Kingston indicates a mature market with approximately 481 people per approval. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by 461 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 44 projects that could affect the region. Notable initiatives include the Water and Wastewater Capital Works Program, Logan Hospital Expansion - Stage 1 & 2, Parks Capital Works Program for the fiscal year 2024/25, and INNOVA Shailer Park at 7-9 Knobel Court. The following list details those projects 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, prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors, and an unemployment rate of 12.7%. Over the past year, employment growth was estimated at 9.0%.

As of June 2025, 4,311 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Kingston lags behind Greater Brisbane at 47.0% compared to 64.5%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing stands out with employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average.

Professional & technical services have limited presence at 2.8%, compared to 8.9% regionally. The area's predominantly residential nature suggests limited local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 9.0% while labour force grew by 4.9%, leading to a 3.3 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 4.4%, with unemployment falling by just 0.4 percentage points. Statewide in Queensland, employment contracted by 0.23% between Sep-24 and Sep-25, losing 8,070 jobs, while the state unemployment rate was 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, with employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kingston's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

Kingston's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2022 was $40,532. The average income stood at $43,591 during the same period. In comparison, Greater Brisbane had figures of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Kingston's median income would be approximately $45,278 as of March 2025, with the average being around $48,696. 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 Kingston's population (3,473 individuals) earn within the $800 - 1,499 range, differing from surrounding regions where $1,500 - 2,999 is dominant at 33.3%. 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 structures, as per the latest Census report, consisted of 83.4% houses and 16.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 77.9% houses and 22.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingston stood 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 average of $1,638. Median weekly rent in Kingston was $315, compared to Brisbane metro's $320. Nationally, Kingston's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,322 against 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 constitute 70.9% of all households, consisting of 27.3% couples with children, 17.5% couples without children, and 23.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for 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, 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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 9.3%, substantially below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 6.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.7% and graduate diplomas at 0.9%. Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 30.8%.

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. As of the latest data (2016), a robust network of 10 schools operates within Kingston, educating approximately 3,383 students. Kingston demonstrates varied educational conditions across its regions. 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 operating within its boundaries. These include both 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 about 200 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 345 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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, as indicated by health data. Both younger and older age groups have high prevalence rates for common health conditions. Only about 47% of Kingston residents (~5,188 people) have private health cover, compared to 49.5% in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.3%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 10.2% and 10.1% of residents respectively. However, 65.0% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 68.5% in Greater Brisbane. Approximately 13.1% of Kingston residents are aged 65 and over (1,458 people), lower than the 15.4% in Greater Brisbane. The health outcomes among seniors are challenging but generally align with those of the broader population.

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, making up 47.4% of people. Islam is overrepresented in Kingston compared to Greater Brisbane, comprising 9.1% versus 7.6%.

The top three represented 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 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 day, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 increased from 3.5% to 4.9%. During this period, the percentage of residents aged 25-34 decreased from 15.8% to 14.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Kingston's age profile will change significantly. The number of residents aged 85 and above is projected to increase by 256 people (219%), from 116 to 373. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above are expected to account for 60% of total population growth, reflecting Kingston's aging demographic profile. Conversely, population declines are projected for residents aged 5-14 and 0-4.