Kingston - Robe

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, according to AreaSearch's analysis, is approximately 4,730 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 858 people, a rise of 22.2% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,872. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,018 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 106 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1.1 persons per square kilometer. Kingston-Robe's growth rate exceeded that of the SA3 area (6.6%) and the Rest of SA, indicating it as a leading growth region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 81.2% to overall population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and adjusted using a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. By 2041, demographic trends suggest lower quartile growth for locations outside capital cities, with Kingston-Robe expected to grow by 32 persons, reflecting a reduction of 14.4% in total over the 17 years.

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, 30 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.6 people have moved to the area each year for every dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. This has resulted in new construction matching or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and facilitating population growth that may surpass current projections.

The average expected construction cost of new homes is $314,000. In FY-26, $4.9 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to the Rest of SA, 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 notably higher than the national average, indicating 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, suggesting an expanding market. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Kingston - Robe may experience less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Kingston - Robe has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 5thth 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 considered 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 white and blue-collar jobs. Its unemployment rate is 1.8%, with an estimated growth of 0.9% in the past year. As of September 2025, 2,090 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, lower than Rest of SA's 5.3%.

Workforce participation is similar to Rest of SA at 58.5%. A moderate 15.3% work from home, considering Covid-19 impacts. Key industries include agriculture, forestry & fishing, accommodation & food, and construction. Agriculture, forestry & fishing is particularly strong with an employment share twice the regional level.

Health care & social assistance has limited presence at 8.3%, compared to region's 13.9%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. In the past year, employment increased by 0.9% while labour force grew by 1.5%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kingston-Robe's mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.9% over five years and 10.9% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Kingston - Robe SA2 has an income below the national average. The median income is $46,595 and the average income stands at $62,450. This contrasts with Rest of SA's figures where the median income is $48,920 and the average income is $58,933. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Kingston - Robe would be approximately $50,695 (median) and $67,946 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Kingston - Robe all fall between the 13th and 28th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 27.7% of the population (1,310 individuals) fall within the $800 - 1,499 income range, unlike trends in the metropolitan region where 27.5% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. While housing costs are modest with 89.9% of income retained, the total disposable income ranks at just the 19th 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. This is compared to Non-Metro SA's structure of 88.5% houses and 11.5% 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 in the area was $1,180, exceeding Non-Metro SA's average of $1,153. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $220, matching Non-Metro SA's figure. 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 34.5%, with lone person households at 32.2% and group households comprising 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is 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 disparity 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 prevalent, 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 education, 6.1% in secondary education, and 1.4% in tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Kingston - Robe's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Kingston - Robe residents show positive health outcomes, matching national benchmarks for mortality rates and health conditions. Common health issues affect both young and elderly residents equally.

Private health cover is relatively low at 50% (~2,383 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.7%) and mental health issues (7.3%). 65.0% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Rest of SA's 62.5%. Working-age residents have a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 32.7% (1,546 people), exceeding Rest of SA's 26.5%. Seniors' health outcomes rank nationally higher than the general population.

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 has a cultural diversity below average, with 91.4% citizens, 91.3% born in Australia, and 97.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion, making up 45.4%, compared to 45.2% across Rest of SA. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (34.8%), English (34.3%), and Scottish (9.6%).

Notably, German representation is higher at 6.3% (vs regional 8.2%), Maori at 0.4% (vs 0.2%), and French at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).

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

The median age in Kingston-Robe is 53 years, significantly higher than Rest of SA's average of 47 years and substantially exceeding Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Rest of SA, Kingston-Robe has a higher proportion 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%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 has grown from 9.6% to 11.7%, while the proportion of those aged 5-14 has declined from 9.6% to 8.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Kingston-Robe's age structure. The number of residents aged 85 and above is projected to increase markedly by 130 people (an 85% rise) from 152 to 283. This demographic aging trend continues as residents aged 65 and older represent all anticipated population growth. Meanwhile, the populations of those aged 0-4 and 25-34 are expected to decline.