Kangaroo Point (Qld)

Kangaroo Point lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of Nov 2025, Kangaroo Point's population is estimated at around 11,919. This reflects an increase of 2,230 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,689. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 11,827 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 598 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 8,961 persons per square kilometer, placing Kangaroo Point within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 23.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (8.9%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with interstate migration and natural growth also being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort are applied where utilized. Population projections indicate a significant increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas, with Kangaroo Point expected to grow by 4,556 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 37.4% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Kangaroo Point was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Kangaroo Point averaged around 213 new dwelling approvals each year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 1068 homes were approved, with 2 more approved so far in FY-26. On average, for every dwelling built over the past five financial years, Kangaroo Point gained approximately 2.2 new residents.

The average construction value of these dwellings was $881,000, indicating a focus on premium market segments. In FY-26, $11.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Kangaroo Point's construction levels were 36.0% higher per person over the five-year period, showing robust developer interest and supporting property values. All recent developments have consisted of townhouses or apartments, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers with around 44 people per dwelling approval. By 2041, Kangaroo Point is projected to grow by 4454 residents, with current construction levels expected to meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

Looking ahead, Kangaroo Point is expected to grow by 4,454 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Kangaroo Point has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

A total of 53 infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting a specific area. Notable among these are Canopy House developed by Aria, BANKSII, River House Kangaroo Point, and Station Square Woolloongabba. The following list details those projects likely to have the most relevance.

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The employment environment in Kangaroo Point shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Kangaroo Point has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 3.7% as of June 2025, below Greater Brisbane's 4.1%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.3%. There are 8,437 residents in work and workforce participation is high at 71.9%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and accommodation & food. The area has a strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

Manufacturing employs only 3.3% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. In the 12 months to Sep-22, employment increased by 3.3% and labour force grew by 2.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kangaroo Point's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022. Kangaroo Point had a median income among taxpayers of $60,738 and an average level of $90,856. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Brisbane's levels of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Kangaroo Point would be approximately $69,235 (median) and $103,567 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, individual earnings in Kangaroo Point stand out at the 89th percentile nationally ($1,172 weekly). Distribution data shows that the predominant cohort spans 34.6% of locals (4,123 people) with incomes in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 33.3%. High housing costs consume 17.7% of income in Kangaroo Point, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 66th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Kangaroo Point features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Kangaroo Point's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 9.6% houses and 90.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 12.9% houses and 87.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kangaroo Point was 19.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 17.9% and rented ones at 63.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below Brisbane metro's $2,000. Median weekly rent was $450 compared to Brisbane metro's $440. Nationally, Kangaroo Point's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Kangaroo Point features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 47.0% of all households, consisting of 9.2% couples with children, 31.8% couples without children, and 4.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 53.0%, with lone person households at 40.4% and group households comprising 12.6%. The median household size is 1.8 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 1.9.

Kangaroo Point demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Kangaroo Point is notably high, with 49.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the Queensland state average of 25.7% and the Australian national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 33.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational credentials are also common, with 26.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 11.3% and certificates for 15.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 25.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.6% in tertiary education, 2.9% in primary education, and 2.3% pursuing secondary education. St Joseph's Primary School serves the Kangaroo Point area, with an enrollment of 305 students as of a recent report. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. Local school capacity is limited, with only 2.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 18.0, indicating that many families may travel for schooling.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis shows that Kangaroo Point has 19 active public transport stops. These include a mix of ferry and bus services. There are 14 different routes operating in total, providing 3,037 weekly passenger trips combined.

Residents have excellent access to these stops, with an average distance of 142 meters from their nearest one. The service frequency is high, with an average of 433 trips per day across all routes, which equates to around 159 weekly trips per stop on average.

Kangaroo Point's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Kangaroo Point with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 63% of the total population (7,532 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 8.9 and 7.6% of residents respectively, while 71.9% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 75.5% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 15.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,811 people), which is higher than the 10.5% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

Kangaroo Point was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Kangaroo Point's population had a higher cultural diversity compared to most local areas, with 22.0% speaking languages other than English at home and 36.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 45.1%. Judaism was slightly overrepresented, making up 0.2% of Kangaroo Point's population compared to the same percentage in Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestry groups were English (25.7%), Australian (16.9%), and Other (12.2%). Notable differences existed for Spanish (0.9% vs regional 1.0%), Russian (0.8% vs 0.5%), and French (0.8% vs 0.9%) groups.

Kangaroo Point's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Kangaroo Point's median age of 36 years matches Greater Brisbane's, but it is slightly younger than the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up 27.9% of Kangaroo Point's population, compared to Greater Brisbane's percentage, while the 5-14 age group comprises 3.4%. This concentration in the 25-34 age group is notably higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present day, the 75-84 age group has increased from 4.5% to 5.6% of Kangaroo Point's population. Conversely, the 65-74 age cohort has decreased from 8.7% to 7.8%. By 2041, population forecasts suggest significant demographic changes for Kangaroo Point, with the 45-54 age group projected to rise substantially by 749 people (56%), from 1,346 to 2,096.