Kingsley

Kingsley is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

According to evaluations of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside newly validated addresses recorded by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Kingsley has an estimated residency of approximately 13,890 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 686 residents (5.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 13,204 people. The calculation is derived from a resident count of 13,888, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 release of estimated resident population statistics, combined with 25 newly validated addresses since the Census date. This population size results in a density of 1,769 residents per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio found across national markets monitored by AreaSearch. This growth was almost entirely propelled by international migration, which functioned as the sole source of net demographic expansion lately.

ABS and Geoscience Australia projection data published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, and to calculate trends past 2032, growth rate projections by age cohort from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 data) are utilised. Future indicators point to demographic growth landing marginally below the median for national statistical sectors, with the suburb of Kingsley projected to add 1,305 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 figures, showing a total expansion of 9.4% over the 16 years.

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

Analysis of statistical area building approvals compiled by AreaSearch indicates that the suburb of Kingsley has averaged approximately 22 residential building approvals annually, accumulating to an estimated 111 dwellings over the past 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 12 approvals have been documented. Since an average of 3.9 individuals moved to the locality for each completed dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, demand continues to outrun new builds, which commonly drives prices upward and intensifies buyer competition, while new builds average an estimated value of $391,000, indicating that developers are focusing heavily on upmarket, premium projects. Furthermore, $1.5 million in commercial development approvals registered this financial year reinforces the dominant residential character of the locality.

The suburb of Kingsley exhibits approximately half the building activity per capita compared to Greater Perth, ranking in the 21st percentile of areas analyzed across the nation, which restricts purchasing options and bolsters demand for established housing. This building volume is also lower than the national standard, indicating a mature market and probable development constraints. Recent construction profiles consist of 94.0% detached houses and 6.0% semi-detached properties or apartments, preserving the classic low-density layout that caters to families looking for space. With roughly 791 individuals per dwelling approval, the suburb of Kingsley represents a highly established market.

Long-term forecasts indicate the suburb of Kingsley will add 1,303 citizens by 2041, based on the latest quarterly modeling by AreaSearch. If development rates remain steady, residential construction may not keep pace with population expansion, which could exacerbate buyer competition and support price growth.

Kingsley has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and development programs are significant influences on regional performance. A total of 12 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the locality. Key initiatives include the Moolanda Boulevard Pedestrian Footbridge, Chichester Park Skate Facility, Greenwood Station Multi-Storey Car Park, and the Moolanda Boulevard Footbridge Replacement, with details of the most significant works listed below.

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Employment performance in Kingsley ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

The suburb of Kingsley features a qualified workforce with robust representation in key service industries, an unemployment rate sitting at 2.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.8% over the past year, according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 7,581 working residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 2.0 percentage points below the 4.2% recorded for Greater Perth, while labor force participation is slightly lower than regional benchmarks (67.8% relative to 70.2% in Greater Perth). Census figures show a modest 10.7% of the workforce worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area displays a high concentration in education & training, representing 1.3 times the proportion seen across the wider region. In contrast, mining is underrepresented, employing 5.3% of the workforce in the suburb of Kingsley compared to 7.0% throughout Greater Perth. The strongly residential layout of the locality suggests limited local job generation, as shown by comparing the count of active local jobs from the Census against the resident working population.

Employment rose by 3.8% during the 12 months to March 2026 according to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data that were aggregated from broader statistical areas. The labour force also grew by 3.8% during the same period, which kept unemployment levels roughly unchanged. Greater Perth saw employment grow by 2.0% and the labour force grow by 2.5%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional perspective on possible future demand in Kingsley. These projections span five and ten-year periods and have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and by 13.7% over ten years, though growth varies considerably across different industry sectors. When these industry-specific projections are applied to Kingsley's employment mix, local employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and by 13.5% over ten years. This estimate relies on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

According to the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Kingsley earn a median income of $55,397, with an average of $71,303. This exceeds national figures, and compares to a median of $60,748 and average of $80,248 in Greater Perth. Incorporating the Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $61,452 for the median and $79,096 for the average. Census data places household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Kingsley around the 60th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 30.1% of the community (4,180 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, similar to the broader region where this bracket accounts for 32.0%. After housing expenses, households retain 86.9% of their earnings, indicating solid purchasing capacity and placing the area in the 7th decile of the SEIFA index.

Kingsley is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Residential housing in the suburb of Kingsley at the time of the latest Census consisted of 84.4% separate houses and 15.7% alternative housing styles (including townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to the Perth metropolitan division where separate houses made up 77.8% and other options accounted for 22.1%. Outright home ownership was significantly higher than the Perth metro average, reaching 41.9%, while the remaining properties were held with a mortgage (45.7%) or occupied by tenants (12.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the metropolitan average at $2,000, and the median weekly rent was $418, compared to $1,907 and $350 for the wider metro area. Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Kingsley exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly above the national benchmark of $375.

Kingsley features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family units account for 77.2% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 37.4%, couples without children at 29.7%, and single parents at 9.2%. The remaining 22.8% consists of non-family households, with single-person living arrangements making up 21.6% and group housing accounting for 1.3%. The median household size is 2.6 people, matching the average for Greater Perth.

The educational profile of Kingsley exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The proportion of residents with university qualifications in the suburb of Kingsley is 27.8%, which is slightly lower than the national benchmark of 30.4%, showing a competitive educational profile. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 35.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.1% and certificates at 23.6%.

Enrolment rates in formal education are high, with 26.7% of the population participating. Primary school students make up 10.0% of the population, secondary students account for 8.0%, and tertiary students comprise 4.2%.

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

An analysis of public transit shows 88 active transport stops in the suburb of Kingsley, combining rail and bus networks. These facilities are served by 22 unique routes, which run a combined total of 8,494 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is positive, with properties located an average of 226 meters from the closest stop. Reflecting the residential character of the area, most workers commute out of the locality, with private cars remaining the primary option at 80% and trains at 14%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars per household, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 10.7% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic measures.

Service frequency averages 1,213 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 96 weekly services for each transit stop.

Kingsley's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health assessments indicate positive outcomes across the suburb of Kingsley, based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates. The occurrence of typical medical conditions remains low across the broader population and tracks close to national averages for older, higher-risk groups, while private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 56% of the population (about 7,710 people). This compares to 59.0% throughout Greater Perth.

The most prevalent health issues recorded were arthritis and asthma, affecting 9.0% and 7.6% of residents, respectively. A total of 66.6% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Health metrics for residents under 65 are better than the national average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 25.1% of the population (3,486 people), which is higher than the 16.1% average in Greater Perth. Seniors in the area experience above-average health outcomes, though they rank lower nationally than the younger cohorts in the community.

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

The suburb of Kingsley shows above-average levels of cultural diversity, with 9.5% of residents using a language other than English at home and 32.3% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 50.6% of the population. The most distinct relative concentration is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

Looking at ancestry patterns, the three most common backgrounds in the suburb of Kingsley are English at 33.6% (exceeding the regional average of 28.0%), Australian at 24.0%, and Irish at 8.2%. There are also distinct differences in other ancestral groups, with Welsh representing 1.0% (compared to 0.7% across the region), South Australian at 1.3% (compared to 1.0%), and Dutch at 1.8% (compared to 1.5%).

Kingsley hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

With a median age of 44, the suburb of Kingsley is older than the Greater Perth median of 37 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 13.4% of the population, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 7.9%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 5.8% to 8.5% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 10.3% to 11.7%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 group declined from 13.5% to 11.7%. Demographic models show that the age profile in the suburb of Kingsley will change by 2041, led by the 75 to 84 cohort, which is expected to grow by 71% (834 people) to reach 2,015 from 1,180. This aging trend is clear, as residents aged 65 and over represent 72% of the projected growth, while the 0 to 4 and 65 to 74 cohorts are expected to contract.