Kingaroy

An assessment of population growth drivers in Kingaroy reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Kingaroy's population is estimated at around 10,763 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 497 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,266 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 10,761 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 53 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 157 persons per square kilometer. Kingaroy's growth rate of 4.8% since the census positions it within 1.8 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 6.6%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 45.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings are applied in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. According to demographic trends, an above median population growth of national non-metropolitan areas is projected for Kingaroy, with an expected increase of 1,413 persons by 2041 reflecting a total increase of 13.1% over the 16 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Kingaroy when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Kingaroy recorded approximately 27 residential property approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 136 homes. As of FY-26, there have been 41 approvals. This translates to an average of 3.4 new residents per year for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25. Demand significantly outpaces supply, potentially driving up prices and increasing competition among buyers.

The average construction cost value of new dwellings is $515,000. There have been $72.9 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating strong local business investment. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Kingaroy has about three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 49th percentile nationally, leading to relatively limited buyer choice and interest in existing dwellings. This activity is below average nationally, suggesting possible planning constraints.

New development consists predominantly of standalone homes (93%) with townhouses or apartments making up the remainder (7%), preserving Kingaroy's low-density nature. The area has approximately 328 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Looking ahead, AreaSearch estimates Kingaroy will grow by 1,411 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

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

Fourteen projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include South Burnett Renewable Energy Hub, Broadway Hotel Redevelopment, Kingaroy Youth Park Redevelopment: Stage 1, and E.E. Muir and Sons Fertiliser Processing Plant. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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

Kingaroy has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs equally represented. Essential services sectors are well-represented in the area. The unemployment rate was 4.7% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 9.2% over the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation.

As of December 2025, 5,500 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 0.7% higher than Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was similar to Regional Qld's 64.5%. According to Census responses, only 4.4% of residents worked from home. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care and social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade.

Manufacturing is particularly strong in Kingaroy, with an employment share 2.6 times the regional level. However, construction is under-represented, with only 7.3% of Kingaroy's workforce compared to 10.1% in Regional Qld. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 9.2%, while labour force increased by 8.8%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Qld saw employment grow by 0.7% and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Kingaroy's employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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

The suburb of Kingaroy had a lower than average income level on a national basis according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Kingaroy was $44,208 and the average income stood at $52,518. These figures compared to those of Regional Qld which were $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Kingaroy would be approximately $49,230 (median) and $58,484 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Kingaroy all fell between the 16th and 21st percentiles nationally. In terms of income distribution, the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominated with 28.7% of residents (3,088 people), mirroring the broader area where 31.7% occupied this bracket. After housing costs, 85.6% of income remained, ranking at only the 19th percentile nationally.

Kingaroy is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Kingaroy's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 86.0% houses and 13.9% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Regional Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingaroy was 33.1%, similar to Regional Qld's figure. Mortgaged dwellings were 28.6% and rented ones 38.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,200, below Regional Qld's average of $1,655. Median weekly rent in Kingaroy was $260, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Kingaroy's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents were substantially less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 65.4% of all households, including 22.9% couples with children, 27.4% couples without children, and 13.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 34.6%, with lone person households at 30.5% and group households making up 4.2%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 14.5%, 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 10.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 39.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (30.6%).

Educational participation is high, with 28.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.0% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 2.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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Health performance in Kingaroy is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Kingaroy faces significant health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 48% of the total population (~5,168 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.6% and 10.4% of residents respectively. However, 61.8% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Regional Qld. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 20.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,249 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Kingaroy is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Kingaroy's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 88.5% of its population being citizens born in Australia speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Kingaroy, accounting for 54.3%, slightly higher than the regional average of 52.2%. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (30.1%), English (30.1%), and German (8.6%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation is higher at 4.4% compared to the regional average of 3.9%, while New Zealand (0.7%) and Maori (0.5%) representations are lower than the respective regional averages of 0.9% and 0.8%.

Kingaroy's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Kingaroy is 38 years, which is slightly below Regional Queensland's average of 41 but matches Australia's median age of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up a strong 15.0% of the population compared to Regional Queensland, while the 45-54 cohort constitutes only 10.0%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 13.6% to 15.0%, whereas the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 13.5% to 12.1%. By 2041, population forecasts suggest significant demographic shifts in Kingaroy. Notably, the 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 25%, adding 406 people and reaching a total of 2,021 from its current figure of 1,614. Conversely, the 15 to 24 cohort is expected to decrease by 128 people.