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 is 4,576 as of August 2025. From the 2021 Census figure of 3,872 people, this represents an increase of 704 individuals (18.2%). The ABS estimated resident population in June 2024 was 4,142, and there were 104 additional validated new addresses since the Census date, indicating a population density of approximately 1 person per square kilometer. This growth rate surpassed both the SA3 area's (5.4%) and non-metro areas', positioning Kingston-Robe as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration accounted for around 81.2% of recent population gains in the area. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024, based on 2022 data, for each SA2 area.

For areas not covered by this data and years beyond 2032, it adopts the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, adjusting with a weighted aggregation method from LGA to SA2 levels. Future demographic trends suggest lower quartile growth for locations outside capital cities; Kingston-Robe is projected to grow by 32 people to 2041, marking an approximate 11.5% reduction over the 17-year period.

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

Kingston - Robe averaged approximately 58 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, totalling 292 approvals from FY-21 to FY-25 and 9 so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years (FY-21 to FY-25), an average of 0.6 new residents per year per dwelling was recorded. This indicates that new supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand, providing ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction cost value of new homes was $478,000, somewhat higher than regional norms, reflecting quality-focused development. In FY-26, $4.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Rest of SA, Kingston - Robe has 202.0% more construction activity per person, indicating robust developer interest in the area. New building activity shows 95.0% detached dwellings and 5.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The location has approximately 92 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Given 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

Ten projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. These include Southern Ports Highway upgrades from Kingston SE to Millicent, Wyomi Beach Seawall Stage 2 Project, Princes Highway upgrades in South East SA, and Kingston Childcare Centre. The following list details those expected to be most 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 an unemployment rate 3.0% below the Rest of SA's rate of 4.6%.

Workforce participation is similar to Rest of SA's 54.1%. Leading industries include agriculture, forestry & fishing, accommodation & food, and construction. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has particularly high employment levels at twice 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. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, labour force decreased by 2.2%, employment declined by 2.7%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.4 percentage points. Rest of SA recorded a 1.2% employment decline and a 1.2 percentage point increase in unemployment over the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued May 2025, project 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 an average of $56,582. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, current estimates for Kingston - Robe would be approximately $52,590 (median) and $76,881 (average) as of March 2025. The 2021 Census data ranks personal income at the 29th percentile ($701 weekly) and household income at the 13th percentile in Kingston - Robe. Income brackets indicate 27.7% of the population falls within the $800-$1,499 range, differing from broader area trends 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

Kingston-Robe's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.1% houses and 4.9% other dwellings (including semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro SA's 87.6% houses and 12.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingston-Robe stood at 51.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.9% and rented ones at 21.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,180, higher than Non-Metro SA's average of $1,083. Median weekly rent in Kingston-Robe was $220, compared to Non-Metro SA's $205. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,863 and rents 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 comprising 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 has university qualification rates of 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 institutions include Kingston Community School and Robe Primary School, serving a combined total of 409 students. Kingston - Robe demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 969) with balanced educational opportunities, comprising one primary and one K-12 school. The area has 8.9 school places per 100 residents, below the regional average of 14.9, indicating some students may attend schools in nearby regions.

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 (~2,489 people), compared to 49.4% across Rest of SA.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (10.7%) and mental health issues (7.3%). A majority, 65.0%, report being free from medical ailments, comparable to the Rest of SA at 65.5%. The area has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over, at 32.7% (1,495 people), compared to 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 had a cultural diversity index below average, with 91.4% citizens, 91.3% born in Australia, and 97.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 45.4%, compared to 42.9% across Rest of SA. The top ancestry groups were Australian (34.8%), English (34.3%), and Scottish (9.6%).

Notably, German (6.3%) and French (0.4%) were overrepresented in Kingston-Robe compared to regional averages.

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 exceeding the Australian median 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%). This concentration of 65-74 year-olds 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%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Kingston-Robe's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to increase markedly by 135 people (91%) from 147 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.