Kingston (ACT)

Kingston lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Kingston's population is estimated at 7,343 as of Feb 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 764 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,579. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 7,338 following examination of ABS data released in June 2024 and validation of 16 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 5,245 persons per square kilometer, placing Kingston in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Kingston's growth of 11.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the state's growth rate of 6.7%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 42.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are used with a base year of 2022. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in the suburb of Kingston (ACT), with an expected expansion of 3,168 persons to reach 10,511 by 2041, reflecting a gain of 43.1% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Kingston when compared nationally

Kingston averaged approximately 31 new dwelling approvals per year. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, around 157 homes were approved, with none yet in FY-26. This results in an average of about 7.9 new residents arriving per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

The demand for housing significantly exceeds supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. Developers target the premium market segment as new properties are constructed at an average value of $682,000. This financial year has seen around $72,000 in commercial approvals, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Kingston has roughly two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 26th percentile nationally, offering limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing homes.

Recent building activity consists entirely of attached dwellings, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers due to affordable entry pathways. With around 633 people per dwelling approval, Kingston reflects a highly mature market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Kingston is expected to gain approximately 3,163 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Five projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to influence the local area's performance significantly. These key projects include Kingston Arts Precinct, Greenway Rise - The Establishment, Kingston Foreshore Precinct, and Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade. The following list details those projects likely to have the most relevance.

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

Kingston has a highly educated workforce with professional services showing strong representation. The unemployment rate was 0.7% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.2%. As of September 2025, 5,584 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 2.8% lower than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.6%.

Workforce participation is high at 83.1%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 72.5%. According to Census responses, 14.3% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries include public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance. Kingston has a particularly strong specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

However, construction has limited presence at 2.8%, compared to the regional average of 6.8%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 1.2% while labour force grew by 1.2%, keeping the unemployment rate stable at 3.9%. In contrast, Australian Capital Territory saw employment rise by 1.4%, labour force grow by 1.2%, and unemployment fall to 3.4%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Kingston's employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Kingston's employment mix.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Kingston suburb has exceptionally high incomes nationally, per latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Its median taxpayer income is $98,743, average income stands at $121,767. ACT's figures are $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. As of September 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $107,887 (median) and $133,043 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26%. Census data shows Kingston's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 90th and 99th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 40.8% of locals (2,995 people) earn $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, similar to regional patterns at 34.3%. Higher earners comprise a substantial 43.1%, indicating strong purchasing power. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, but disposable income ranks at the 88th percentile. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Kingston features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Kingston, as per the latest Census evaluation, houses constituted 3.0% of dwellings while other types such as semi-detached, apartments, and 'other' dwellings made up 96.9%. This contrasts with the Australian Capital Territory's figures of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingston stood at 17.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.8% and rented ones at 51.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. The median weekly rent in Kingston was $510, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $450. Nationally, Kingston's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 than the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were substantially higher at $510 compared to the national figure of $375.

Kingston features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 48.3% of all households, including 10.7% couples with children, 30.9% couples without children, and 6.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 51.7%, with lone person households at 44.4% and group households comprising 7.2%. The median household size is 1.8 people, smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

Educational achievement in Kingston places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Kingston's residents aged 15+ have a university qualification rate of 71.5%, surpassing Australia's 30.4% and the SA4 region's 46.8%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 38.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (25.2%) and graduate diplomas (8.1%). Vocational pathways account for 15.1%, with advanced diplomas at 8.0% and certificates at 7.1%. Educational participation is high, with 27.5% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 14.1% in tertiary, 4.5% in primary, and 3.5% in secondary education.

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

Kingston has 25 active public transport stops serving a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 47 different routes that collectively facilitate 3,021 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good with residents typically residing within 200 meters of the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuting is outward-bound. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 67%, followed by walking at 14% and bus at 10%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 0.7, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 14.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 431 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 120 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kingston's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Kingston's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 75% of the total population (5,527 people), compared to 62.4% in Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.8 and 8.6% of residents respectively, while 71.8% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory.

The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. Kingston has 14.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,064 people), with health outcomes among seniors particularly strong, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

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

Kingston's population exhibited high cultural diversity, with 26.9% born overseas and 18.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the prevalent religion in Kingston, accounting for 34.0%. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.7%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 0.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (25.8%), Australian (19.9%), and Irish (11.0%). Some ethnic groups showed significant variations: French (1.2% vs regional 0.5%), Welsh (0.8% vs 0.6%), and Russian (0.6% vs 0.3%) were notably overrepresented in Kingston.

Kingston's population is younger than the national pattern

Kingston's median age is 36 years, nearly matching Australian Capital Territory's average of 35 and somewhat younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Australian Capital Territory, Kingston has a higher concentration of 25-34 year-olds at 27.6%, but fewer 5-14 year-olds at 3.9%. This 25-34 age group is well above the national average of 14.4%. Between the June 2021 Census and the latest data, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 3.3% to 5.4%, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 18.3% to 20.0%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 30.4% to 27.6%, and the 15 to 24 group dropped from 9.2% to 7.7%. Population forecasts for Kingston in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes. The 35 to 44 age group is projected to grow by 40%, adding 587 residents to reach a total of 2,056.