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

As of Feb 2026, Kings Beach's population is estimated at around 3,062. This reflects an increase of 20 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,042. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 3,033 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and additional 85 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,502 persons per square kilometer, making land in Kings Beach a highly-sought resource. Overseas migration primarily drove this growth during recent periods.

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. Considering projected demographic shifts, Kings Beach is forecast to increase by 1,065 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 35.4% 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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates Kings Beach averaged approximately 26 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 130 homes. As of FY-26, 9 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years (FY-21 to FY-25), an average of 0.4 new residents per year per dwelling constructed was observed. This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and potentially enabling population growth beyond current expectations.

The average expected construction cost value of new properties was $993,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, $4.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Kings Beach has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person, while it ranks among the 69th percentile nationally. Recent construction comprises approximately 9.0% detached houses and 91.0% medium and high-density housing, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

The location currently has around 192 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Kings Beach is projected to grow by approximately 1,084 residents by 2041. Construction is maintaining pace with projected growth, although increasing population may lead to growing competition among buyers.

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

AreaSearch has identified eight projects that could impact the area's performance. Key projects include the Caloundra Centre Activation Project, the Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade (CTCU), the Bulcock Beach Esplanade Revitalisation, and BIANCO Caloundra. The following list details those most likely to be 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 essential services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 5.5%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 1,515 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 6.5% compared to Rest of Qld's 4.1%.

Workforce participation stands at 57.4%, significantly lower than Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census responses, 18.4% of residents work from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance (1.2 times regional average), accommodation & food services, and construction. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 1.2%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.3% with employment down by 2.1%, causing unemployment to fall by 1.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Qld where employment grew by 1.7%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kings Beach's employment mix suggests local employment growth could be 7.0% in five years and 14.3% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023. Kings Beach had a median taxpayer income of $52,066 and an average income of $66,476. Nationally, the averages were $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Using Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 are approximately $57,226 (median) and $73,064 (average). The 2021 Census reported household income at the 18th percentile and personal income at the 47th percentile. Income analysis showed 28.6% of Kings Beach's population (875 individuals) earned between $1,500 - 2,999. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 81.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 16th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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

Kings Beach's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 5.8% houses and 94.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Non-Metro Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kings Beach was at 37.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 16.7% and rented ones at 46.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure was $370, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Kings Beach's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than 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% couples with children, 35.9% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 45.5%, with lone person households at 40.1% and group households making up 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%. This rate exceeds that of the SA3 area at 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 encompasses 19.1% of the community, including 4.8% in primary education, 4.7% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

A transport analysis shows four active public transport stops in Kings Beach, all serving buses. These stops are covered by two different routes, together offering 601 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is deemed good, with residents usually located 234 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most commuters travel outward; cars remain the primary mode at 89%, while 4% walk. On average, there are 0.8 vehicles per dwelling, below the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 18.4% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 85 trips daily, equating to around 150 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Kings Beach is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Kings Beach demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both young and old age cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is approximately 54% of the total population, which is around 1,639 people, leading that of the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.6% and 8.9% of residents respectively. 63.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Rest of Qld. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 27.6% of residents aged 65 and over, which is 845 people, higher than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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's average, with 82.4% citizens, 76.4% born in Australia, and 91.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 51.4%. The 'Other' category shows overrepresentation at 1.3%, compared to Rest of Qld's 0.8%.

Top ancestry groups are English (33.3%), Australian (21.1%), and Irish (11.3%). Notable divergences include Scottish (10.4% vs regional 7.8%), Welsh (1.0% vs 0.5%), and German (5.5% vs 4.7%).

Kings Beach ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Kings Beach has a median age of 52, which is higher than Rest of Qld's figure of 41 and well above the national average of 38. The 65-74 age group comprises 17.5% of Kings Beach's population, compared to Rest of Qld, while the 5-14 cohort makes up only 4.8%. This concentration of the 65-74 age group is significantly higher than the national figure of 9.5%. Post-2021 Census, younger residents have lowered Kings Beach's median age by 1.3 years to 52. Specifically, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 12.3% to 15.5% of the population. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has decreased from 19.4% to 17.5%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 14.2% to 12.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic shifts in Kings Beach, with the 25 to 34 age cohort projected to grow by 56%, adding 264 residents and reaching a total of 739.