Kingston - Robe
Statistical Area - sa2

Kingston - Robe 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-Robe's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, was approximately 4593 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 721 people, a rise of 18.6% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3872. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 4152 in June 2024 and an additional 106 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1 person per square kilometer, indicating ample space per capita. Kingston-Robe's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area (5.4%) and non-metro areas, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration accounted for approximately 81.2% 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, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and adjusted using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Future demographic trends suggest lower quartile growth for locations outside capital cities. Kingston-Robe is expected to grow by approximately 32 persons to reach 2041, with a projected reduction of 11.8% in total over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Kingston - Robe when compared nationally

Kingston - Robe has averaged approximately 58 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 292 homes. As of FY-26, 19 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.6 people per year moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. This indicates that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and facilitating population growth.

The average expected construction cost of new homes in the area is $314,000. In FY-26, $4.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to the rest of South Australia, Kingston - Robe has 202.0% more construction activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. This level is significantly higher than the national average, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location.

Recent construction comprises 95.0% detached dwellings and 5.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. The location has approximately 92 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Despite stable or declining population forecasts, Kingston - Robe may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Kingston - Robe has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects that may affect this region. Notable ones include Southern Ports Highway upgrades from Kingston SE to Millicent, Wyomi Beach Seawall (Stage 2) Project, Princes Highway upgrades in South East SA, and the Kingston Childcare Centre. The following list details those most likely relevant.

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Employment conditions in Kingston - Robe demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Kingston-Robe has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, diverse sector representation, and an unemployment rate of 1.6% as of June 2025. There are 2,053 residents employed, with the unemployment rate 3.0% lower than Rest of SA's rate of 4.6%.

Workforce participation is similar to Rest of SA at 54.1%. Leading employment industries include agriculture, forestry & fishing, accommodation & food, and construction. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has particularly high representation, with employment levels at 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 8.3% compared to the regional average of 13.9%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, labour force decreased by 2.2% and employment declined by 2.7%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.4 percentage points. Rest of SA saw an employment decline of 1.2%, labour force growth of 0.1%, and unemployment rising by 1.2 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May 2025, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kingston-Robe's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 4.9% over five years and 10.9% over ten years.

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 Kingston - Robe had a median taxpayer income of $47,451 and an average of $69,368. This is higher than the national averages. Rest of SA had a median of $46,889 and average of $56,582 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, current estimates for Kingston - Robe would be approximately $53,539 (median) and $78,268 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census data ranks personal income at the 29th percentile ($701 weekly) and household income at the 13th percentile for Kingston - Robe. Income brackets indicate 27.7% of the population falls within the $800 - $1,499 range, differing from the broader area where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is predominant at 27.5%. Housing costs are modest with 89.9% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at just the 20th percentile nationally.

Kingston - Robe is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Kingston-Robe, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.1% houses and 4.9% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro SA had 87.6% houses and 12.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingston-Robe stood at 51.4%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (26.9%) or rented (21.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,180, surpassing Non-Metro SA's average of $1,083. The median weekly rent figure in Kingston-Robe was recorded at $220, compared to Non-Metro SA's $205. Nationally, Kingston-Robe's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Kingston - Robe features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 65.5% of all households, including 20.2% couples with children, 38.7% couples without children, and 5.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 34.5%, with lone person households at 32.2% and group households making up 2.2%. The median household size is 2.1 people, smaller than the Rest of SA average of 2.3.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 14.0%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 9.9%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.2%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.9%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 37.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (28.4%).

A total of 21.1% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 9.6% in primary, 6.1% in secondary, and 1.4% in tertiary education. Educational facilities include Kingston Community School and Robe Primary School, serving a combined total of 409 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 969) with balanced educational opportunities, featuring one primary and one K-12 school. However, school places per 100 residents (8.9) are below the regional average (14.9), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

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

Kingston - Robe faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 54% of the total population (2,498 people), compared to 49.4% across Rest of SA.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.7% and 7.3% of residents respectively. 65.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 65.5% across Rest of SA. The area has 32.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,501 people), higher than the 23.3% in Rest of SA. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Kingston-Robe showed low cultural diversity, with 91.4% Australian citizens, 91.3% born in Australia, and 97.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 45.4%, compared to 42.9% regionally. The top three ancestral groups were Australian (34.8%), English (34.3%), and Scottish (9.6%).

Notably, German ancestry was slightly higher than regional average (6.3% vs 6.4%), while Maori and French ancestries were similar to regional averages (0.4% each).

Kingston - Robe ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Kingston-Robe is 53 years, significantly higher than Rest of South Australia's average of 47 years and substantially above Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Rest of SA, Kingston-Robe has a higher percentage of residents aged 65-74 (17.8%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.5%). The concentration of those aged 65-74 is well above the national average of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 9.6% to 11.7% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 9.6% to 8.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Kingston-Robe's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to increase markedly, expanding by 134 people (91%) from 148 to 283. Demographic aging continues as residents aged 65 and older represent all anticipated growth. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.