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Kingston - Robe has an estimated 4,050 residents, up from 3,872 at the 2021 Census — a change of 178 people, or 4.6%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 112 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Kingston - Robe stands at approximately 4,050 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 178 individuals (4.6%) from the 3,872 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 4,042 alongside 112 validated new addresses identified since the census. The population density is calculated at 0.90 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious residential environment. The post-census growth rate of 4.6% trailing the wider SA3 region (4.9%) by 0.3 percentage points highlights competitive local trends.
Net gains were primarily underpinned by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 69.2% of the total population increase in recent times. Projections published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as a baseline, are utilized for each SA2. For areas lacking this coverage, and for the years after 2032, population estimates adapt the 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA projections by age bracket (relying on 2021 data) through a process of weighted aggregation of growth rates scaled from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking at long-term demographic trajectories, the area is expected to align with the lower quartile growth seen in non-metropolitan locations, with a projected increase of 43 residents by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 0.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
292 new dwellings have been approved in Kingston - Robe over the past five years, an average of 58 a year. That places the area in the 62nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 44 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 43, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Annual residential approvals in Kingston - Robe average approximately 58 homes, with a total of 292 building approvals registered over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and 40 recorded so far during FY-26. Because the ratio of new residents to built dwellings averaged just 0.5 per year during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the local housing supply is matching or outstripping demand, providing buyers with diverse options and establishing room for population expansion beyond current forecasts, with new dwellings showing an average construction value of $314,000.
Additionally, commercial building approvals reached $4.9 million during the current financial year, highlighting that the local market remains predominantly residential. Per capita building construction activity in Kingston - Robe is 201.0% higher than in the Rest of SA, offering extra choices for purchasers despite a recent deceleration in building rates. This volume sits substantially above the national average, showing strong developer interest. The mix of new building approvals is dominated by detached dwellings at 95.0%, with medium and high-density formats making up 5.0%, which preserves the historic low-density profile of the area and favors family-sized properties for buyers seeking space. The region averages roughly 92 people for every residential approval, confirming a low-density property market. Long-term forecasts suggest Kingston - Robe will add 34 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Considering current construction trends, upcoming residential supply is well-positioned to satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds current expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kingston - Robe, worth an estimated $3 million. A further 49 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.2 billion. 11 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, energy and residential development. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is strongly affected by changes in regional infrastructure, key projects, and planning directions. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 10 developments likely to influence the area. High-priority works include the Southern Ports Highway Upgrades (Kingston SE to Millicent), the Wyomi Beach Seawall (Stage 2) Project, the Princes Highway Upgrades (South East SA), and the Kingston Childcare Centre, with details on the most relevant initiatives outlined below.
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Southern Ports Highway Upgrades (Kingston SE to Millicent)
Upgrades along the 119km Southern Ports Highway, including lane widening, shoulder sealing, pavement rehabilitation, culvert extensions, safety barriers, and audio tactile line marking, to improve safety and support regional economic growth.
Wyomi Beach Seawall (Stage 2) Project
Stage 2 involved the construction of a rock seawall extension of approximately 345m (170m north and 175m south of the existing structure) to protect Marine Parade and local property from erosion. The project was completed in the 2025-26 period and is now part of the 2026 Coastal Adaptation Strategy monitoring program to manage northward downdrift effects.
Kingston Childcare Centre
A new childcare centre in Kingston SE, funded by the Growing Regions Program. It will include a nature-based outdoor play space, indoor education environment, and offices for child allied health services.
Kingston SE Main Streets Stimulus and Beautification Project
A project by the Kingston District Council aimed at stimulating and beautifying the main streets and entrances of Kingston SE, enhancing the urban environment and supporting local economic growth.
Maria Creek Sustainable Infrastructure Project
A Kingston District Council project focusing on sustainable infrastructure development around Maria Creek.
Coastal Adaptation Strategy (Kingston District Council)
A strategy developed by the Kingston District Council to address coastal changes and adapt infrastructure accordingly.
Kingston Foreshore Precinct Project
A Kingston District Council initiative for the development and improvement of the Kingston SE foreshore precinct.
Princes Highway Upgrades (South East SA)
Various upgrades along the Princes Highway in South East SA, including intersection improvements, new overtaking lanes, pavement rehabilitation, roundabout upgrades, Audio Tactile Line Marking, and culvert upgrades. Includes culvert over Drain L approximately 40 km south-east of Kingston.
2,130 residents of Kingston - Robe are employed, from a labour force of 2,172. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 61.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce in Kingston - Robe is evenly distributed between white and blue collar occupations across a variety of fields, featuring a low unemployment rate of 1.9% and an estimated annual job growth of 3.5%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,130, with the local unemployment rate sitting 3.5% lower than the Regional SA average of 5.5%, while the participation rate of 61.0% is close to the Regional SA benchmark of 58.4%. Census records indicate a moderate 15.3% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, accommodation & food, and construction. Specialization is particularly high in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where the employment concentration is 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance represents only 8.3% of local employment, compared to 13.9% across the region. Although local employment is available, the comparison between the Census working population and the resident population suggests a significant portion of the workforce travels outside the area for employment. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 3.5% while the labor force expanded by 4.1%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. In comparison, Regional SA recorded employment growth of 1.2%, labor force growth of 2.6%, and an unemployment rate increase of 1.4 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer perspective on future labor demand in Kingston - Robe. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Weighting these national sector projections against the local employment composition suggests Kingston - Robe's employment could grow by 4.9% over five years and 10.9% over ten years, serving as a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison rather than a forecast integrated with local population models.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kingston - Robe is $1,200 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $701 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,595 a year against an average of $62,450. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year, personal incomes in the Kingston - Robe SA2 trend below national benchmarks, reporting a median of $46,595 and an average of $62,450. These figures contrast with the Regional SA median of $48,920 and average of $58,933. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 are approximately $51,334 for the median and $68,801 for the average. Census data places household, family, and personal incomes in the area between the 13th and 28th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution data shows that 27.7% of the population (1,121 people) earn within the $800 - 1,499 range, whereas in the metropolitan area, the largest group (27.5%) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket. Although housing costs are low, leaving residents with 89.9% of their income, total disposable income sits at the 19th percentile nationally, and the area is positioned in the 4th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kingston - Robe had 1,630 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 1% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 51% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $220 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,180 a month. Rent absorbs 18.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Kingston - Robe was comprised of 95.1% standalone houses and 4.9% alternative housing styles (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings in Regional SA. Home ownership rates in Kingston - Robe were notably higher than the regional average, standing at 51.4% owned outright, with 26.9% mortgaged and 21.7% occupied by tenants. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,180 was slightly higher than the Regional SA average of $1,153, while the median weekly rent matched the regional figure at $220.
Compared to national benchmarks, mortgage costs in Kingston - Robe are considerably lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kingston - Robe counted 1,630 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 86% of areas nationally, against 39% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of local households at 65.5%, which includes 20.2% couples with children, 38.7% couples without children, and 5.8% single parent households. The remaining 34.5% consists of non-family households, dominated by single-person households at 32.2% and group households at 2.2%. The median household occupancy of 2.1 persons is slightly lower than the Regional SA average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.0% of adults in Kingston - Robe hold a university qualification, including 9.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 85% of areas nationally. A further 28.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 409 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 969 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels present a clear area for development, with university graduation rates at 14.0% remaining significantly below the national rate of 30.4%, pointing to opportunities for targeted local educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.9%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.2% and postgraduate degrees at 1.9%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 37.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 28.4%. A total of 21.1% of the local population is enrolled in structured study.
This cohort is composed of 9.6% attending primary schools, 6.1% in secondary education, and 1.4% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Kingston - Robe means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
65.0% of residents in Kingston - Robe report no long-term health condition. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators point to generally positive trends for Kingston - Robe, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and health diagnoses showing outcomes that align closely with national averages, showing typical frequencies of common illnesses across both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at about 50% of the population (~2,041 individuals), compared to the national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnosed illnesses in the community, affecting 10.7% and 7.3% of the population, respectively, while 65.0% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 62.5% across Regional SA.
Residents of working age exhibit higher-than-average rates of chronic conditions. Seniors aged 65 and older represent 34.0% of the local population (1,374 individuals), exceeding the Regional SA share of 27.1%. Senior health outcomes are notably positive, outperforming national averages for the cohort.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kingston - Robe is largely Australian-born, at 91.3% of residents, with 2.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.8%) and English (34.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Kingston - Robe displays lower levels of cultural diversity compared to broader benchmarks, with citizens making up 91.4% of the population, 91.3% born domestically, and 97.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 45.4% of the population, which is comparable to the 45.2% observed across Regional SA. Regarding heritage based on parental birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in Kingston - Robe are Australian at 34.8%, English at 34.3%, and Scottish at 9.6%. Additionally, specific background variances are visible, with German heritage recorded at 6.3% (against 8.2% across the region), Maori heritage at 0.4% (against 0.2% regionally), and French heritage at 0.4% (against 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kingston - Robe is 53, older than 95% of areas nationally. 17.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 53 years in Kingston - Robe is higher than the Regional SA median of 47 and substantially above the national median of 38. Compared to Regional SA, Kingston - Robe shows a higher proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 age group (18.6%) and a lower share of children aged 5 - 14 (8.0%). The concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census observations indicate the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 9.6% to 12.1% of the population, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort contracted from 9.6% to 8.0%.
Looking toward 2041, demographic models point to a changing age profile, with the 75 to 84 bracket expected to grow by 158 individuals (32%) from 489 to 648. This aging trend is highlighted by the fact that residents aged 65 and older account for 99% of all projected population growth, while the 45 to 54 and 0 to 4 brackets are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kingston - Robe
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 9 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 112 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,872 at the 2021 Census → 4,050 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (407021151). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.