Kin Kora

Kin Kora has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, the suburb of Kin Kora's population is estimated at around 2,429 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 33 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,396 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,427, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 4 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,271 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 65.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Anticipating future population dynamics, a population increase just below the median of regional areas nationally is expected, with the suburb of Kin Kora expected to expand by 129 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 4.5% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Kin Kora is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Kin Kora has had minimal residential development activity, with fewer than 1 dwelling approval annually over a five-year period (4 dwellings in total). This low level of development is typical of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity. It should be noted that the small sample size can significantly influence annual growth and relativity statistics.

Kin Kora has substantially lower development levels compared to Rest of Qld, with its development pattern also well below national averages. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, reflecting the area's rural character where larger properties and space are typical. The location has approximately 2406 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market.

Kin Kora has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

No infrastructure changes are expected in the area. No major projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could impact the region. Key projects include Clinton Industrial Estate, Port of Gladstone Gatcombe, Golding Cutting Channel Duplication Project (2013-2015), Gladstone Project (2016-present), and Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET) (2014-present).

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The employment landscape in Kin Kora shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Kin Kora has a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are strongly represented, with an unemployment rate of 4.6% as of September 2025. Employment stability has been relative over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

As of this date, 1,347 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.5% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation stands at 72.5%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census responses, a low 4.9% of residents work from home. Employment among residents is concentrated in manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

The area has particular employment specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share 2.7 times the regional level. Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 10.4%, compared to the regional average of 16.1%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 0.4% alongside labour force increasing by 1.1%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.7 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Qld, where employment rose by 1.7%, the labour force grew by 2.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within Kin Kora. These projections estimate national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Kin Kora's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.3% over five years and 11.8% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Kin Kora's median income among taxpayers is $63,878 and the average is $78,963. Nationally, these figures are high compared to Rest of Qld's median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates for Kin Kora would be approximately $70,208 (median) and $86,788 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates household, family and personal incomes in Kin Kora are around the 53rd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 34.1% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to regional levels at 31.7%. After housing costs, 86.3% of income remains for other expenses.

Kin Kora is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Kin Kora's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.2% houses and 9.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kin Kora was at 27.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.8% and rented dwellings at 31.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,545, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent in Kin Kora was $280, compared to $345 in Non-Metro Qld. Nationally, Kin Kora's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Kin Kora has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 72.7% of all households, including 29.4% couples with children, 28.1% couples without children, and 13.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 27.3%, with lone person households at 23.9% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of Qld.

Kin Kora faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 14.6%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 45.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 8.5% and certificates at 36.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.6% in primary education, 10.2% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Kin Kora has eight active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five different routes that collectively facilitate 170 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically residing 253 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 94% of residents. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 4.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 24 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 21 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Kin Kora is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Kin Kora faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 58% of the total population (1,420 people), compared to 52.5% across Rest of Qld. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 8.7 and 7.8% of residents respectively. 69.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 14.5% of residents aged 65 and over (352 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. National rankings for health indicators are broadly in line with the general population.

Kin Kora ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Kin Kora's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 89.1% of its population being citizens, 86.8% born in Australia, and 92.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Kin Kora, comprising 48.4% of people, compared to 52.2% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.2%), English (30.1%), and Irish (7.8%).

Notably, German ethnicity was overrepresented at 5.5%, while Maori and Filipino ethnicities had similar representation to the region, at 0.8% and 1.8% respectively.

Kin Kora's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Kin Kora's median age is 37 years, which is significantly below the Rest of Qld average of 41 and essentially aligned with Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Rest of Qld average, Kin Kora has an over-representation of the 15-24 cohort at 13.6% locally, while the 75-84 year-olds are under-represented at 4.4%. Post the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group grew from 11.8% to 13.6%, and the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 3.0% to 4.4%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 15.6% to 13.4%, and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 14.1% to 12.4%. Demographic modeling projects significant changes in Kin Kora's age profile by 2041, with the 25 to 34 cohort showing strong growth of 15%, adding 44 residents for a total of 346. Conversely, the 15 to 24 group is projected to contract by 45 residents.