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Kingston - Robe has an estimated 4,105 residents, up from 3,872 at the 2021 Census — a change of 233 people, or 6.0%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. 142 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 69.2% of that increase. 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch place the population of Kingston - Robe at roughly 4,105 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 233 people (6.0%) from the 3,872 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth is deduced using the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population figure of 4,042 alongside 142 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The local population density stands at 0.90 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious living environment. Furthermore, the region's 6.0% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 area (5.1%), positioning it as an area of notable regional momentum.
Inward interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 69.2% of the total recent demographic additions. Projections published by the ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024, utilizing 2022 as a baseline, are applied across SA2 locations by AreaSearch. Where coverage is absent or for timeframes beyond 2032, figures incorporate the SA State Government's 2023 release of Regional/LGA age-cohort projections (grounded in 2021 data), calibrated via a weighted aggregation framework bridging LGA and SA2 levels. Future demographic modelling points toward lower quartile expansion relative to regional benchmarks, with the locality projected to expand by 67 persons to 2041 according to current annual ERP metrics, translating to an overall growth rate of 0.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
270 new dwellings have been approved in Kingston - Robe over the past five years, an average of 54 a year. That places the area in the 62nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 13 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 54 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning activity in Kingston - Robe has averaged approximately 54 dwellings per annum, totaling 270 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because the area generated an average of only 0.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), the supply of new builds matches or outstrips demographic requirements, expanding purchasing opportunities and facilitating building capacity that might exceed current projections. New dwellings carry an average estimated construction value of $423,000, which sits higher than standard regional levels and highlights an emphasis on premium residential construction.
In contrast, commercial building approvals reached $4.9 million this financial year, underscoring a modest level of commercial building activity. Compared against the Rest of SA benchmark, per capita building activity across Kingston - Robe is 197.0% higher, offering purchasers a wider selection of properties. This volume is well above nationwide averages and demonstrates sustained interest from building developers. The vast majority of recent builds consist of 94.0% detached houses alongside 6.0% attached dwellings, preserving the community's established low-density footprint and supplying spacious family residences. Factoring in roughly 84 people per approval, the district continues to exhibit a distinctly low-density profile. Projecting forward, the population of Kingston - Robe is forecast to expand by 3 residents through to 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Sustained residential building activity should sufficiently satisfy incoming housing requirements, fostering advantageous market conditions for purchasers and potentially accommodating population levels beyond present projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Kingston - Robe
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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 18 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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Strategic planning, capital works, and infrastructure initiatives exert a substantial influence on regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 10 key projects within the vicinity that are anticipated to affect the community. Prominent undertakings encompass the Southern Ports Highway Upgrades (Kingston SE to Millicent), Wyomi Beach Seawall (Stage 2) Project, Princes Highway Upgrades (South East SA), and the Kingston Childcare Centre, with further details on relevant works 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 employment landscape in Kingston features a balanced mix of white and blue collar jobs across various sectors, with an unemployment rate of 1.9% and an estimated employment growth of 3.5% over the last year. As of March 2026, the number of residents employed stands at 2,130, while the local unemployment rate remains 3.5% lower than the Regional SA average of 5.5%. Workforce participation reaches 61.0%, which is slightly above the Regional SA rate of 58.3%. Census data indicates that 15.3% of residents worked from home, a figure that may reflect the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns.
Primary employment sectors for local residents include agriculture, forestry & fishing, accommodation & food, as well as construction. Concentration is exceptionally heavy within agriculture, forestry & fishing, where local participation reaches 2.0 times the regional norm. Conversely, the health care & social assistance sector accounts for only 8.3% of the resident workforce, trailing the Regional SA share of 13.9%. Although local businesses supply jobs, comparisons between the resident count and the Census working population suggest that a significant number of workers travel outside the district for work. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that across the 12 months to March 2026, a 3.5% rise in employment alongside a 4.1% increase in the labour pool caused the unemployment rate to tick up by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Regional SA recorded a 1.2% increase in employment, a 2.6% expansion in the labour force, and a 1.4 percentage points rise in unemployment. Projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements across Kingston - Robe over five and ten-year horizons, mapped against the area's current industrial makeup. While Australian jobs overall are anticipated to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends fluctuate markedly by sector. Applying these sectoral trajectories to the existing employment profile of Kingston - Robe indicates local job numbers could increase by 4.9% over five years and 10.9% over ten years (noting this represents a baseline weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes without factoring in localized population trends).
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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Taxpayer earnings within the Kingston - Robe SA2 fall beneath national averages based on financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch. The median taxable income within the Kingston - Robe SA2 stands at $46,595 alongside an average of $62,450, compared to respective Regional SA benchmarks of $48,920 and $58,933. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach approximately $51,334 (median) and $68,801 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places individual, family, and household earnings within the 13th to 28th percentiles across the country.
The dominant income bracket spans $800 - 1,499, accounting for 27.7% of local taxpayers (1,137 individuals), whereas the wider region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 27.5%. Despite manageable living costs allowing households to retain 89.9% of income, overall disposable earnings sit at the 19th percentile nationally, and the district ranks within the 4th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
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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Residential property in Kingston - Robe recorded at the latest Census consisted of 95.1% houses and 4.9% other dwellings (such as flats, semi-detached units, and alternative housing forms), compared against 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings throughout Regional SA. Outright property ownership in Kingston - Robe was substantially higher than the regional average at 51.4%, with remaining properties occupied under a mortgage (26.9%) or rented (21.7%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,180, exceeding the Regional SA benchmark of $1,153, while typical weekly rent matched the regional level at $220.
On a national scale, mortgage expenses in Kingston - Robe are far below the Australian median of $1,863, and rents remain well under the nationwide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kingston - Robe counted 1,630 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,728 today, 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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Family units constitute the majority of dwellings at 65.5%, including 38.7% couples without children, 20.2% couples with children, and 5.8% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 34.5%, comprising lone person households at 32.2% alongside group arrangements at 2.2%. The typical household size sits at 2.1 people, slightly below the Regional SA median 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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Attainment levels for higher education present local challenges, with tertiary degree holders (14.0%) tracking significantly under the nationwide figure of 30.4%, highlighting a clear focus area for targeted educational strategies. Bachelor degrees represent 9.9% of qualifications, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.2% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.9%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 37.9% of persons aged 15+ holding practical credentials, split between advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (28.4%). A total of 21.1% of the local population is enrolled in formal study programs. This cohort is divided into 9.6% attending primary school, 6.1% enrolled in secondary education, and 1.4% undertaking tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Kingston - Robe means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity across Kingston - Robe comprises 2 active transport stops supported by 1 individual routes that offer 6 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is constrained, with an average distance of 2460 meters from residences to the nearest stop. Given the district's residential focus, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 89% of trips and 8% walking. Vehicle availability stands at an average of 1.7 per dwelling, exceeding regional figures. In addition, 15.3% of workers operated from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting potential COVID-19 pandemic effects.
Transit schedules provide no scheduled services per day across the network, translating to roughly 3 weekly trips per individual stop.
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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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General health indicators for residents of Kingston - Robe appear favorable, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality figures and health conditions aligning closely with national standards, showing standard rates of common health conditions across both older and younger demographics. Approximately 50% of the local community (~2,068 people) maintains private health insurance, trailing the Australian rate of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health issues represent the primary chronic ailments in the district, diagnosed in 10.7 and 7.3% of the community respectively, while 65.0% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions compared to 62.5% across Regional SA.
Working-age cohorts exhibit higher than average rates of chronic medical diagnoses. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 34.3% of the population (1,408 people), exceeding the Regional SA proportion of 27.1%. Health metrics among the senior demographic are notably robust, surpassing wider national averages.
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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Measures of cultural diversity in Kingston - Robe track below standard levels, with Australian citizens making up 91.4% of residents, 91.3% born in Australia, and 97.7% speaking solely English in the home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, observed by 45.4% of the population in Kingston - Robe compared to 45.2% across Regional SA. Examining parental heritage, the three most widespread ancestries in Kingston - Robe are Australian at 34.8%, English at 34.3%, and Scottish at 9.6%. Distinct differences appear across other ancestries as well, with German representation standing at 6.3% locally (against 8.2% regionally), Maori at 0.4% (against 0.2%), and French at 0.4% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kingston - Robe is 53, older than 95% of areas nationally. 18.0% 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 demographic structure of Kingston - Robe leans noticeably older than that of Regional SA. Updated metrics to August 2026 show that seniors and retirees (65+) account for 34.3% of the community compared to 27.1% regionally, while younger cohorts aged 0 - 24 represent 20.5% against the regional share of 26.4%. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 53, matching the figure from the 2021 Census and sitting 6 years above the Regional SA median of 47 from that Census, while Australia registered a Census median of 38.
The most prominent demographic shift since the Census occurred in the senior and retiree bracket, increasing from 30.9% to an estimated 34.3%. Projections indicate that the 65+ group will experience the greatest expansion by 2041, increasing by 251 (18%) to 1,660 residents, whereas youth and young-to-middle-aged cohorts are forecast to contract.
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 Sep 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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 142 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,872 at the 2021 Census → 4,105 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 Aug 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.