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 November 2025, the estimated population of the Kangaroo Point (Qld) statistical area (Lv2), referred to hereafter as Kangaroo Point (Qld), is approximately 11,894. This figure represents a growth of 2,205 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,689. The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch, based on examination of the June 2024 ABS data release and additional validated new addresses, stands at 11,825. This results in a population density ratio of 8,942 persons per square kilometer, placing Kangaroo Point (Qld) within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 22.8% since the 2021 Census exceeds both the national average of 9.7% and the state average, indicating a significant growth leader status in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.0% to Kangaroo Point (Qld)'s overall population gains during recent periods, with all migration drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024 using a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are used. Age category splits are applied proportionally according to ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using a base year of 2022 where state projections do not provide age splits. Looking ahead, significant population growth is forecast for Kangaroo Point (Qld), with an expected increase of 4,558 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total gain of 37.7% over the 17-year period.

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 223 new dwelling approvals each year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 1,117 homes were approved, with a further 2 approved so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, Kangaroo Point gained an average of 2.1 new residents per dwelling built, reflecting robust demand that supports property values.

The average construction value of these dwellings was $881,000, indicating developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalling $10.4 million have been registered, suggesting balanced commercial development activity in Kangaroo Point compared to Greater Brisbane. Over the past five years, Kangaroo Point's construction levels were 42.0% above the regional average per person, indicating robust developer interest in the area and maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. Recent development has been entirely comprised of townhouses or apartments, providing accessible entry options that appeal to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 44 people per dwelling approval, Kangaroo Point shows characteristics of a growth area.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Kangaroo Point is expected to grow by 4,481 residents through to 2041. Given 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 54 projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include Canopy House by Aria, BANKSII, River House Kangaroo Point, and Station Square Woolloongabba. The following list details those likely most relevant.

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The labour market in Kangaroo Point demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Kangaroo Point has an educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.9%, with estimated employment growth of 1.2% in the past year (AreaSearch data).

As of September 2025, 8,389 residents are employed, matching Greater Brisbane's 4.0% unemployment rate but exceeding its workforce participation at 71.9%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and accommodation & food. Kangaroo Point specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level, while manufacturing employs just 3.3% of local workers compared to Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population.

In the past year (September 2024 - September 2025), employment and labour force both increased by 1.2%, keeping unemployment stable. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane, where employment grew by 3.8%, labour force expanded by 3.3%, and unemployment fell to 3.5%. Statewide in Queensland, as of 25-November-2025, employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National forecasts from May-2025 suggest total employment will grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kangaroo Point's industry mix indicates local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, 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 $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth from financial year 2023 to September 2025 (an increase of 9.91%), estimated incomes would be approximately $66,757 median and $99,860 average as of that date. According to the 2021 Census, individual earnings in Kangaroo Point stood at the 89th percentile nationally ($1,172 weekly). The predominant income cohort spans 34.6% of locals (4,115 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999 per week, similar to the surrounding region where this cohort represents 33.3%. High housing costs consume 17.7% of income, but strong earnings 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

Dwelling structure in Kangaroo Point, as per the latest Census, had 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 average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Kangaroo Point was $450, compared to Brisbane metro's $440. Nationally, Kangaroo Point's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $450 compared to 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

Kangaroo Point's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. 49.6% of residents aged 15 years or above hold university qualifications compared to Queensland's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 26.6% of residents holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (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.

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

Kangaroo Point has 20 operational public transport stops offering a combination of ferry and bus services. These stops are served by 15 distinct routes that facilitate a total of 3,172 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed excellent, with residents positioned an average of 142 meters from the nearest transport stop.

On average, service frequency stands at 453 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 158 weekly trips per individual stop.

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 (7,517 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 8.9 and 7.6% of residents respectively. A total of 71.9% of residents declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 75.5% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 15.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,807 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 had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 22.0% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 36.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Kangaroo Point, making up 45.1% of its population. Judaism was notably overrepresented, comprising 0.2% compared to the region's 0.2%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (25.7%), Australian (16.9%), and Other (12.2%). Spanish (0.9%) and Russian (0.8%) were overrepresented compared to regional percentages of 1.0% and 0.5%, respectively, while French was slightly underrepresented at 0.8%.

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

Kangaroo Point's median age of 36 years equals Greater Brisbane's and is younger than the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up 27.9% in Kangaroo Point compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 5-14 cohort is less prevalent at 3.4%. This 25-34 concentration is higher than the national figure of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 4.5% to 5.6%, while the 65-74 cohort has decreased from 8.7% to 7.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Kangaroo Point, with the 45-54 age group projected to rise substantially by 751 people (56%) from 1,344 to 2,096.