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

As of February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Kingsley is around 13,955. This figure reflects an increase of 751 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,204. The current resident population estimate by AreaSearch is 13,812, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 25 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,777 persons per square kilometer, which is above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. The primary driver of population growth was overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). According to these trends, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected for Kingsley. By 2041, the suburb is projected to expand by 1,390 persons, reflecting an overall gain of 8.9% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data in Kingsley, shows around 22 dwellings receiving development approval annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 111 homes. In FY-26 so far, 5 approvals have been recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 3.2 people moved to the area for each dwelling built.

Demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers. New dwellings are developed at an average value of $391,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This financial year has seen $1.5 million in commercial development approvals recorded, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Kingsley records roughly half the building activity per person and places among the 21st percentile of areas assessed nationally, meaning more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings.

New building activity shows 94.0% detached dwellings and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 787 people per dwelling approval, Kingsley reflects a highly mature market. Future projections show Kingsley adding 1,247 residents by 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.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include Chichester Park Skate Facility, Greenwood Station Multi-Storey Car Park, Moolanda Boulevard Footbridge Replacement, and Duffy House Activation Project. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Kingsley has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.1% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 4.0%. As of September 2025, 7,457 residents were employed, an unemployment rate of 1.9% below Greater Perth's 4.0%, and workforce participation at 67.3%.

According to Census responses, 10.7% of residents worked from home. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Education & training is particularly strong with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level, while mining is under-represented at 5.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.0% and labour force by 3.3%, reducing unemployment by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth had employment growth of 2.9%. 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 Kingsley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% in five years and 13.5% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The latest postcode level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that Kingsley's median income among taxpayers is $55,397, with an average of $71,303. This is higher than the national average. In comparison, Greater Perth has a median income of $60,748 and an average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $60,726 (median) and $78,162 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Kingsley are around the 60th percentile nationally. Income distribution reveals that the $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band captures 30.1% of residents (4,200 individuals), which is similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 32.0%. After housing costs, residents retain 86.9% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Kingsley's housing structure, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 84.4% houses and 15.7% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Perth metro's figures of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingsley stood at 41.9%, with mortgaged properties at 45.7% and rented dwellings at 12.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, exceeding Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent in Kingsley was $418, higher than Perth metro's $350 but lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Kingsley's mortgage repayments were above the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households constitute 77.2% of all households, including 37.4% couples with children, 29.7% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 22.8%, with lone person households at 21.6% and group households at 1.3%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Perth average.

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

University qualification levels in Kingsley are at 27.8%, slightly below the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, with 19.9% of residents holding one. Postgraduate qualifications and graduate diplomas follow, at 4.6% and 3.3% respectively.

Vocational credentials are prominent, with 35.7% of residents aged 15+ having them. Advanced diplomas make up 12.1%, while certificates account for 23.6%. Educational participation is high, with 26.7% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in primary, 8.0% in secondary, and 4.2% in tertiary education.

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

Kingsley has 88 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 22 individual routes, facilitating 8,494 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically residing 226 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward using their cars (80%), while 14% use trains. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.7, higher than the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, only 10.7% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 1,213 trips per day, resulting in approximately 96 weekly trips per individual 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

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Kingsley. AreaSearch's assessment indicates low prevalence of common health conditions among the general population, nearing the nation's average for older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover is very high, with approximately 56% of the total population (~7,746 people), compared to Greater Perth's 59.0%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 9.0 and 7.6% of residents respectively. 66.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. As of the latest data (2021), Kingsley has 25.7% of residents aged 65 and over (3,586 people), higher than Greater Perth's 16.3%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

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

Kingsley's population, as per the 2016 Census, showed above-average cultural diversity with 9.5% speaking a language other than English at home and 32.3% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Kingsley, comprising 50.6%. Notably, Judaism had an overrepresentation of 0.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 0.3%.

For ancestry, the top groups were English (33.6%), Australian (24.0%), and Irish (8.2%). Divergences included Welsh at 1.0% (vs regional 0.7%), South African at 1.3% (vs 1.0%), and Dutch at 1.8% (vs 1.5%).

Kingsley hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Kingsley has a median age of 44, which exceeds Greater Perth's figure of 37 and is significantly higher than the national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group comprises 13.6% of Kingsley's population, notably higher than in Greater Perth, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 7.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.8% to 8.7%, and the 15-24 cohort increased from 10.3% to 11.4%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort declined from 13.5% to 11.9%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 12.5% to 11.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling indicates Kingsley's age profile will change significantly. The 75-84 group is projected to grow by 70%, reaching 2,060 people from the current 1,214. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 74% of the population growth. Meanwhile, the 55-64 and 0-4 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.