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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Kingston - Robe's population is around 4,731 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 859 people (22.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,872 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,018 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 107 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1.1 persons per square kilometer, providing ample space per person. Kingston - Robe's 22.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (6.9%) and the Rest of SA, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 81.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted with adjustments made using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Regarding demographic trends, lower quartile growth for locations outside of capital cities is anticipated, with the area expected to grow by 32 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, 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 around 58 new dwelling approvals each year, totalling 292 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 32 approvals have been recorded. With an average of only 0.6 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new construction is matching or outpacing demand, offering buyers more options and enabling population growth that could exceed current expectations, while new homes are being built at an average value of $314,000. Additionally, $4.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, supporting the area's residential character.

Compared to the Rest of SA, Kingston - Robe has 202.0% more construction activity (per person), creating greater choice for buyers, though development activity has moderated in recent periods. This level is substantially 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 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 limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 5thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 10 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include 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 the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Kingston - Robe features a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with diverse sector representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.0%, and 2.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 2,109 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 3.7% below Regional SA's rate of 5.7%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (60.8% compared to Regional SA's 58.8%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 15.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, accommodation & food, and construction. The area shows particularly strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level. Meanwhile, health care & social assistance has a limited presence with 8.3% employment compared to 13.9% regionally. While local employment opportunities exist in the area, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of Census working population to local population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 2.7% alongside the labour force increasing by 3.5%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.7 percentage points. This compares to Regional SA, where employment grew by 0.7%, the labour force expanded by 3.1%, and unemployment rose 2.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Kingston - Robe. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Kingston - Robe's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.9% over five years and 10.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Kingston - Robe SA2 is below the national average, with the median assessed at $46,595 while the average income stands at $62,450. This contrasts with Regional SA's figures of a median income of $48,920 and an average income of $58,933. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $50,695 (median) and $67,946 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Kingston - Robe all fall between the 13th and 28th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate 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

Dwelling structure within Kingston - Robe, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 95.1% houses and 4.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional SA's 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Kingston - Robe was well beyond that of Regional SA, at 51.4%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (26.9%) or rented (21.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Regional SA average at $1,180, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $220, compared to Regional SA's $1,153 and $220. Nationally, Kingston - Robe's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 65.5% of all households, comprising 20.2% couples with children, 38.7% couples without children, and 5.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 34.5%, with lone person households at 32.2% and group households comprising 2.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.1 people 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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (14.0%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 9.9%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.2%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.9%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 37.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (28.4%).

A substantial 21.1% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 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

Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Kingston - Robe residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions showing results broadly in line with national benchmarks. A fairly standard level of common health conditions is seen across both young and old age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~2,384 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.7% and 7.3% of residents, respectively, while 65.0% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 62.5% across Regional SA. Working-age residents show an above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 33.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,597 people), which is higher than the 27.1% in Regional SA. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than those of 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 was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 91.4% of its population being citizens, 91.3% born in Australia, and 97.7% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Kingston - Robe is Christianity, which makes up 45.4% of the population, compared to 45.2% across Regional SA.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Kingston - Robe are Australian, comprising 34.8% of the population, English, comprising 34.3% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 9.6% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: German is represented at 6.3% of Kingston - Robe (vs 8.2% regionally), 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 53-year median age in Kingston - Robe is significantly above Regional SA's average of 47 and substantially exceeds the Australian median of 38. Relative to Regional SA, Kingston - Robe has a higher concentration of 65 - 74 residents (18.7%) but fewer 5 - 14 year-olds (8.3%). This 65 - 74 concentration is well above the national 9.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 9.6% to 11.8% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 9.6% to 8.3%. Looking ahead to 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 65 and older represent 100% of anticipated growth. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.