Kingston - Robe

An assessment of population growth drivers in Kingston - Robe reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Kingston-Robe's population is approximately 4,050 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 178 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,872. The growth is inferred from ABS estimated resident populations and validated new addresses between June 2025 (4,042) and the Census date. The population density is around 0.90 persons per square kilometer. Kingston-Robe's 4.6% growth since the census is comparable to its SA3 area's 4.9%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Interstate migration contributed approximately 69.2% of recent population gains.

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 are adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods. Future demographic trends suggest lower quartile growth for locations outside capital cities. Kingston-Robe is expected to grow by 43 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall gain of 0.8% over 16 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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, 35 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 suggests that new construction has matched or exceeded demand, providing buyers with more options and enabling population growth.

The average value of new homes being constructed is $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 201.0% more construction activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers despite recent moderation in development activity. This level is significantly higher than the national average, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity comprises 95.0% detached houses and 5.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes.

The location has approximately 92 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Kingston - Robe is projected to add 34 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Kingston - Robe has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 4thth 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 likely to be most relevant.

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Kingston - Robe ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Kingston-Robe has a balanced workforce with representation from both white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate was 2.0% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.7%. As of December 2025, 2,109 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, below Regional SA's rate of 5.7%.

Workforce participation was 60.4%, similar to Regional SA's 58.3%. Approximately 15.3% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries included agriculture, forestry & fishing, accommodation & food, and construction. Agriculture, forestry & fishing had a strong presence, with an employment share twice the regional level.

Health care & social assistance had limited representation at 8.3%, compared to 13.9% regionally. Many residents commuted elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over a 12-month period ending in May-25, employment increased by 2.7% while labour force grew by 3.5%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.7 percentage points. National employment forecasts project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kingston-Robe's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 4.9% in five years and 10.9% in 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 income in Kingston - Robe SA2 is below the national average. The median income is $46,595, while the average income stands at $62,450. In comparison, Regional SA has a median income of $48,920 and an average income of $58,933. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Kingston - Robe would be approximately $51,334 (median) and $68,801 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Kingston - Robe fall between the 13th and 28th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 27.7% of the population (1,121 individuals) fall within the $800 - 1,499 income range, unlike metropolitan regions where 27.5% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Housing costs are modest with 89.9% of income retained. However, total disposable income ranks at just the 19th percentile nationally and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Kingston-Robe, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.1% houses and 4.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional 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 Regional SA's average of $1,153. Median weekly rent in Kingston-Robe was $220, matching Regional SA's figure. Nationally, Kingston-Robe's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents were substantially below the national average of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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, which is smaller than the Regional 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 the 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 substantial 21.1% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 9.6% in primary, 6.1% in secondary, and 1.4% in tertiary education.

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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. Mortality rates and health conditions align with national benchmarks.

Common health conditions are seen across all age groups. Private health cover is relatively low at 50%, compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (10.7%) and mental health issues (7.3%). 65% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Regional SA's 62.5%. Working-age residents have a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 34% seniors (1,374 people), higher than Regional SA's 27.1%. Senior health outcomes rank high 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, as per the 2016 Census, had a cultural diversity below average. Its population was predominantly Australian citizens (91.4%), born in Australia (91.3%), and speaking English at home (97.7%). Christianity was the dominant religion, with 45.4% of residents identifying with it, compared to 45.2% regionally.

Ancestry-wise, Australians topped the list at 34.8%, followed by English at 34.3%, and Scottish at 9.6%. Notably, German ancestry was higher than average in Kingston-Robe at 6.3%, while Maori (0.4%) and French (0.4%) were also slightly overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.2% each.

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

The median age in Kingston-Robe is 53 years, significantly higher than Regional South Australia's average of 47 and substantially exceeding the Australian median of 38. Compared to Regional SA, Kingston-Robe has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (18.6%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.0%). 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 12.1%, while the proportion of those aged 5-14 has declined from 9.6% to 8.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Kingston-Robe's age structure. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 158 people (32%), increasing from 489 to 648 residents. This growth is primarily driven by demographic aging, with residents aged 65 and older representing 99% of the anticipated population increase. Meanwhile, the 45-54 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.