Kings Beach

Kings Beach lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Kings Beach's population is estimated at around 3044 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 2 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3042 people. The change was inferred from the resident population of 3033, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), and an additional 74 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4476 persons per square kilometer, placing Kings Beach in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for Kings Beach was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, applying proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase is forecast for Kings Beach, expected to reach 4109 persons by 2041, reflecting an increase of 36.2% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Kings Beach according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Kings Beach has averaged around 26 new dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 130 homes. So far in FY-26, 9 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 0.4 new residents per year per dwelling constructed was observed between FY-21 and FY-25. New construction has matched or outpaced demand, offering buyers more options and enabling population growth that could exceed current expectations.

The average value of new properties constructed is $993,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In this financial year, $4.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of Qld, Kings Beach has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and places among the 69th percentile of areas assessed nationally. Recent construction comprises 9.0% detached houses and 91.0% medium and high-density housing, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

The location has approximately 192 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Kings Beach is expected to grow by 1,101 residents through to 2041. Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers could encounter growing competition as population increases.

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

Caloundra's performance is significantly influenced by local infrastructure changes. AreaSearch has identified eight projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include the Caloundra Centre Activation Project, Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade (CTCU), Bulcock Beach Esplanade Revitalisation, and BIANCO Caloundra. The following list outlines those most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Kings Beach are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Kings Beach has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 5.5%, as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of September 2025, 1,518 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 6.6% (1.5% above Rest of Qld's 4.1%). Workforce participation lags at 53.3%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and construction, with healthcare notably high at 1.2 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 1.2% versus the regional average of 4.5%.

Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.1%, employment fell by 2.0%, causing unemployment to drop by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.7% and unemployment rise by 0.3%. State-level data to 25-Nov shows QLD employment contracted by 0.01% with a state unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but Kings Beach's local employment mix suggests it may increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Kings Beach suburb had median taxpayer income of $52,066 and average income of $66,476. These figures are slightly lower than national averages of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively in Rest of Qld. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $57,226 (median) and $73,064 (average). From the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 18th percentile while personal income ranks at the 47th percentile. Income analysis shows 28.6% of population (870 individuals) fall within $1,500-$2,999 income range, similar to regional average of 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 81.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 16th percentile. Kings Beach's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Kings Beach, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 5.8% houses and 94.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kings Beach was at 37.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (16.7%) or rented (46.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,950 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was $370, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $450 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 54.5% of all households, including 8.9% that are couples with children, 35.9% consisting of couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 45.5%, with lone person households making up 40.1% and group households comprising 5.1%. The median household size is 1.8 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Kings Beach shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 28.0%, higher than the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%. It exceeds the SA3 area's rate of 23.6%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%).

Vocational credentials are held by 37.1% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.3% and certificates at 24.8%. School and university attendance is 19.1%, including primary education (4.8%), secondary education (4.7%), and tertiary education (4.5%).

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

The analysis of public transport in Kings Beach shows that there are four active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with two individual routes providing a total of 601 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as good, with residents typically located 234 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, across all routes, there are 85 trips per day, which equates to approximately 150 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Kings Beach faces significant health challenges, with common conditions affecting both younger and older residents.

Private health cover stands at approximately 54%, covering about 1,629 people, which is higher than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.6%) and mental health issues (8.9%). However, 63% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 66.2% in Rest of Qld. Residents aged 65 and over make up 27.6%, or 840 people, a higher proportion than the 22.3% in Rest of Qld. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong, outperforming general population metrics.

In terms of cultural diversity, Kings Beach records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Kings Beach's cultural diversity aligns with the wider region, as 82.4% are citizens, 76.4% were born in Australia, and 91.3% speak English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 51.4%. The 'Other' religious category is overrepresented at 1.3%, compared to 0.5% regionally.

Top ancestry groups are English (33.3%), Australian (21.1%), and Irish (11.3%). Notably, Scottish (10.4%) and Welsh (1.0%) groups are overrepresented, while German (5.5%) is slightly more prevalent than regionally.

Kings Beach ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Kings Beach has a median age of 52, which is higher than the Rest of Qld figure of 41 and above the national average of 38. The 65-74 age group makes up 17.6% of Kings Beach's population, compared to 9.4% nationally and 15.2% in Rest of Qld. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age group is less prevalent at 5.2%. After the 2021 Census, the median age decreased by one year to 52 due to an increase in younger residents. Specifically, the 25-34 age group grew from 12.3% to 14.8%, while the 65-74 cohort declined from 19.4% to 17.6%. The 45-54 age group also decreased from 14.2% to 12.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Kings Beach, with the 25-34 age group projected to grow by 65%, adding 291 residents to reach a total of 742.