Kings Meadows

Population growth drivers in Kings Meadows are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Kings Meadows is around 4580, reflecting a growth of 221 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 5.1% rise from the previous population count of 4359. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 4458 in Jun 2024, along with 62 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density stands at 932 persons per square kilometer, aligning with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Kings Meadows' growth exceeds that of its SA3 area (4.2%), making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 96% of overall population gains during recent periods.

Population projections for Kings Meadows are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024, using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2022 with a 2021 base year are adopted and adjusted using a weighted aggregation method. Future population dynamics anticipate an increase just below Australia's regional median growth rate, with Kings Meadows expected to grow by 351 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 6.2% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Kings Meadows 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 Meadows averaged around 18 new dwelling approvals each year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 93 homes were approved, with a further 12 approved in FY-26 to date. This suggests an average of 2.4 people moving to the area per new home constructed over these years, supporting property values due to solid demand.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $405,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, there have been $3.5 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of Tas., Kings Meadows maintains similar construction rates per person, contributing to market stability aligned with regional patterns.

Recent development has comprised entirely standalone homes, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers despite increasing density pressures. The estimated 411 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Future projections estimate Kings Meadows adding 286 residents by 2041, based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. Current development patterns suggest new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Kings Meadows has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 38thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects potentially impacting the area. Notable ones are Kings Meadows Community Health Centre Redevelopment, Kings Meadows Land Release, Baxter's IGA Kings Meadows, and Oakden Park Residential Estate. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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While Kings Meadows retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.3%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Kings Meadows has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 2,257 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.5% lower than Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation stands at 63.1%, slightly higher than Rest of Tas.'s 58.6%. Census data shows that only 5.8% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Kings Meadows has a particular specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.2 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, comprising only 1.5% of Kings Meadows's workforce compared to Rest of Tas.'s 8.4%. The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicates a higher-than-average level of local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.7%, with employment declining by 3.0% and unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Tas. experienced employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 0.5%, with a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Kings Meadows's employment mix indicates potential local employment increases of 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The suburb of Kings Meadows has a lower income level compared to national averages, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Kings Meadows is $52,128, with an average income of $60,386. These figures compare to Rest of Tas.'s median and average incomes of $49,689 and $59,358 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes are approximately $57,132 (median) and $66,183 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Kings Meadows rank modestly, between the 20th and 34th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 29.5% of residents (1,351 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to the surrounding region where 28.5% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Kings Meadows, with only 83.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 20th percentile.

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

Kings Meadows' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 84.0% houses and 16.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kings Meadows was 30.8%, with the rest being mortgaged (34.9%) or rented (34.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,365, higher than Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,274. The median weekly rent figure was $312, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $250. Nationally, Kings Meadows' mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Kings Meadows features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 64.5% of all households, including 24.0% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 14.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 35.5%, with lone person households at 31.6% and group households comprising 3.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with the average in the Rest of Tas.

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

Kings Meadows' residents aged 15+ have lower university degree holders (22.3%) compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 34.8% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificates (26.0%). Educational participation is high at 28.0%, involving primary education (10.7%), secondary education (7.1%), and tertiary education (4.1%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.7% in primary education, 7.1% in secondary education, and 4.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Kings Meadows has 26 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 85 different routes that together facilitate 6,674 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living within 212 meters of the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 92% of residents. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 5.8% of residents work from home, a figure that might be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 953 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 256 weekly trips per stop.

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

Kings Meadows faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Notably, both younger and older age cohorts exhibit high prevalence of common health conditions. Only approximately 51% (~2,340 people) of the total population has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (10.2%) and arthritis (9.9%), while 63.4% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 62.0% in Rest of Tas.. The working-age population faces substantial health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Kings Meadows has 19.8% (906 people) of its residents aged 65 and over, which is lower than the 24.9% in Rest of Tas.. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly comparable to those of the general population.

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

Kings Meadows, according to a study, had a lower than average cultural diversity. It was reported that 88.4% of its population were citizens, 84.8% were born in Australia, and 90.5% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, making up 40.5% of the population.

There was an overrepresentation of Judaism, which constituted 0.2% compared to 0.1% across the rest of Tasmania. The top three ancestry groups were English (34.1%), Australian (31.4%), and Irish (7.3%). Notably, Dutch ancestry was also overrepresented at 1.7%, while Macedonian and Welsh ancestries showed significant divergences with 0.1% and 0.5% respectively.

Kings Meadows's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Kings Meadows is 38 years, which is notably lower than Rest of Tas.'s average of 45 but equal to Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Rest of Tas. average, the 25-34 age cohort is over-represented at 16.6% in Kings Meadows, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 8.9%. Between the 2021 Census and present day, the proportion of people aged 25 to 34 has increased from 15.6% to 16.6%, whilst those aged 5 to 14 have decreased from 13.0% to 11.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Kings Meadows. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 152 people (28%), from 554 to 707. Meanwhile, the 65-74 and 5-14 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.