Kings Park (NSW)

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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Kings Park (NSW) is around 3410, a decrease of 66 people from the 2021 Census figure of 3476. This decrease reflects an estimated resident population of 3397, validated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, and an additional 11 new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 1306 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is forecasted to grow by 1240 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 36% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Kings Park, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Kings Park had around 10 new homes approved each year. Between FY21 and FY25, approximately 54 homes were approved, with one more approved so far in FY26. The average construction value for these properties was $313,000.

In FY26, $1.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to Greater Sydney, Kings Park has about half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 45th percentile nationally, indicating relatively constrained buyer choice. New building activity comprises 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% medium and high-density housing, suggesting a shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 93.0% houses). With around 375 people per dwelling approval, Kings Park exhibits market maturity. Population forecasts project an increase of 1,227 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to meet population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Population forecasts indicate Kings Park will gain 1,227 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified one major project likely affecting the region: Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Expansion Stage 2, Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program - Blacktown LGA, Marayong South Urban Renewal Precinct, Securing Our Water Supply - Quakers Hill to Prospect are key projects. Relevant projects are listed below.

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The exceptional employment performance in Kings Park places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Kings Park has a skilled workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 0.8%, having seen an estimated employment growth of 0.6% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 1,996 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.3% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Kings Park stands at 74.7%, exceeding Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Census responses indicate that 41.5% of residents work from home, with Covid-19 lockdown impacts considered. Leading employment industries among residents include education & training, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Kings Park shows strong specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 5.6% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The area hosts more jobs than residents, with a ratio of 1.7 workers per resident, acting as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 0.6% while labour force grew by 0.1%, leading to a decrease in unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Kings Park's local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the area's current employment mix.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Kings Park has median income of $59,958 and average income of $68,615. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for Kings Park as of March 2026 would be approximately $66,146 (median) and $75,696 (average). Census 2021 data ranks Kings Park's household, family, and personal incomes between the 74th and 77th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 39.9% of individuals in Kings Park earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 16.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 75th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Kings Park's dwelling structure, as assessed at the latest Census, consisted of 92.8% houses and 7.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kings Park stood at 27.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.2% and rented ones at 22.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,300, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Kings Park was $445, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Kings Park's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,300 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Kings Park features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 80.8% of all households, including 43.3% couples with children, 24.1% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 19.2%, with lone person households at 17.1% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Kings Park demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 27.3%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational credentials are held by 38.2% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.2% and certificates at 26.0%. Educational participation is high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.3% in primary education, 6.4% in secondary education, and 4.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transportation in Kings Park indicates that there are currently 23 active bus stops operating within the area. These stops are serviced by six individual routes, collectively offering 207 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 179 meters from their nearest stop. As a predominantly residential neighborhood, most residents commute outward for work or other purposes. The car remains the primary mode of transportation, used by 86% of residents, while only 9% rely on the train. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling in Kings Park, which is higher than the regional average.

Notably, a high proportion of residents, at 41.5%, work from home as of the 2021 Census data; this figure may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages approximately 29 trips per day, equating to roughly nine weekly trips per individual stop.

Kings Park's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Kings Park residents have relatively positive health outcomes, according to AreaSearch's analysis. Mortality rates and health conditions are largely in line with national benchmarks.

Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age cohorts at a standard level. Private health cover is high, with approximately 54% of the total population (~1843 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions are asthma (8.1%) and mental health issues (7.2%). 71.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. Kings Park has 14.2% of residents aged 65 and over (484 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. National rankings for health outcomes are broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Kings Park was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Kings Park, surveyed in 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 30.3% of its population born overseas and 27.1% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 56.9%. The category 'Other' was notably overrepresented at 3.5%, compared to 1.4% in Greater Sydney.

In ancestry, Australian (24.9%), English (20.5%), and Other (13.4%) were the top groups. Filipino (3.1%), Maltese (1.5%), and Lebanese (1.4%) ethnicities were notably more prevalent than regional averages.

Kings Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Kings Park is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Kings Park has a higher percentage of residents aged 35-44 (17.6%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (10.6%). Between the 2016 Census and the 2021 Census, the age group 45 to 54 grew from 12.0% to 13.2%. Meanwhile, the age group 35 to 44 declined from 18.8% to 17.6%, and the age group 0 to 4 dropped from 7.9% to 6.8%. By 2041, Kings Park's population is expected to experience significant shifts in its age composition, with the 45 to 54 age group projected to grow by 64% (287 people), reaching a total of 738 from 450.