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 is 4,731 as of February 2026, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This represents an increase of 859 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,872. The change was inferred from ABS estimates: 4,018 in June 2024 and additional validated addresses since then. This results in a density ratio of 1.1 persons per square kilometer. Kingston-Robe's growth (22.2%) exceeded the SA3 area (6.9%) and Rest of SA post-2021 Census, marking it as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 81.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future demographic trends anticipate lower quartile growth outside capital cities; Kingston-Robe is expected to grow by 32 persons to 2041, reflecting a reduction of 14.4% over the 17 years.

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

Kingston - Robe 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 moved to the area each year for every dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. This suggests 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 was $314,000. In this financial year, $4.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating 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 focused on family homes. 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 limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 5thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects that could affect this region. Notable initiatives 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 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 comprising both white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate was 1.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 0.9%. As of September 2025, there are 2,090 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, below Rest of SA's rate of 5.3%.

Workforce participation is similar to Rest of SA at 58.5%. According to Census responses, 15.3% of residents work from home. Key industries include agriculture, forestry & fishing, accommodation & food, and construction. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has a strong presence with an employment share twice the regional level.

Health care & social assistance has limited presence at 8.3%, compared to 13.9% regionally. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. In the 12-month period ending in May-25, employment increased by 0.9%, labour force by 1.5%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kingston - Robe's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.9% over five years and 10.9% over ten years, though this is an illustrative extrapolation and does not account for localised population projections.

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

Kingston-Robe SA2's postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 30, 2023 shows median income at $46,595 and average income at $62,450. This is lower than the national averages of $51,878 (median) and $72,033 (average). Rest of SA's figures for the same period are $48,920 (median) and $58,933 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025, estimated median income is approximately $50,695 and average income is $67,946 by September 2025. Census data indicates incomes in Kingston-Robe fall between the 13th and 28th percentiles nationally. Income brackets show 27.7% of individuals earn between $800 - $1,499 annually, contrasting with metropolitan trends where 27.5% earn between $1,500 - $2,999. Housing costs allow for retention of 89.9% of income, but total disposable income ranks at the 19th 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 (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro SA's 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingston-Robe was 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 $1,153. The median weekly rent figure in Kingston-Robe was $220, equal to Non-Metro SA's figure. Nationally, Kingston-Robe's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,180 compared to 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 comprise the remaining 34.5%, with lone person households at 32.2% and group households accounting for 2.2%. 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 has university qualification rates of 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 the 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 engaged in formal education, including 9.6% in primary education, 6.1% in secondary education, and 1.4% pursuing 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's health data shows positive outcomes overall, aligning with 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 approximately 50% (~2,384 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. The area has 33.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,597 people), exceeding Rest of SA's 27.1%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

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 was found to have a cultural diversity below average, with 91.4% of its population being Australian citizens, born in Australia (91.3%), and speaking English only at home (97.7%). The predominant religion in Kingston-Robe is Christianity, accounting for 45.4%, slightly higher than the regional average of 45.2%. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (34.8%), English (34.3%), and Scottish (9.6%).

Notably, German ancestry is overrepresented at 6.3% compared to the regional average of 8.2%, while Maori (0.4%) and French (0.4%) ancestries also have higher percentages than their respective regional averages of 0.2% and 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 and substantially exceeding Australia's median of 38. Compared to Rest of SA, Kingston-Robe has a higher percentage of residents aged 65-74 (18.7%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.3%). This 65-74 concentration is well above the national average of 9.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 9.6% to 11.8% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 9.6% to 8.3%. By 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Kingston-Robe's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to increase markedly, expanding by 127 people (82%) from 155 to 283. Demographic aging continues as residents aged 65 and older represent 100% of anticipated growth. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.