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, as of Nov 2025, is estimated at around 7,338. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,579 people. The growth of 759 people (11.5%) is inferred from AreaSearch's analysis of ABS data released in June 2024 and validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 5,241 persons per square kilometer, making land in the area highly sought after. Kingston's growth since the 2021 census exceeded both state (6.4%) and SA4 region averages, marking it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 42.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. Future trends forecast a significant population increase in the top quartile of national statistical areas, with Kingston expected to expand by 3,168 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 43.2% 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. Each new dwelling constructed attracted an average of 7.9 new residents over the past five financial years.

This significant demand exceeding supply typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. Developers focus on the premium market segment, constructing new properties at an average cost of $682,000. In FY-26, commercial approvals totaled $72,000, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Kingston has about two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks in the 26th percentile nationally, offering limited buyer choices and supporting demand for existing homes.

Recent building activity comprises entirely attached dwellings, providing affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With around 633 people per dwelling approval, Kingston reflects a mature market. By 2041, AreaSearch forecasts an increase of 3,168 residents. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Kingston has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Five projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to influence the local area's performance significantly. These include Kingston Arts Precinct, Greenway Rise - The Establishment, Kingston Foreshore Precinct, and Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade. Further details on these key projects can be found in the following list.

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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 is 0.7%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.2% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, 5,584 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.8% below the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.6%. Workforce participation in Kingston is 75.3%, compared to ACT's 69.6%. Leading employment industries among residents 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 of 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction has limited presence with 2.8% employment compared to 6.8% regionally. While local employment opportunities exist, many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population data. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 1.2% while labour force grew by 1.2%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable in Kingston. In contrast, ACT saw employment rise by 1.4%, labour force grow by 1.2%, and unemployment fall by 0.2 percentage points during this period. State-level data to 25-Nov shows ACT employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within Kingston. These projections suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Kingston's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.3% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

The suburb of Kingston has an exceptionally high income level nationally, according to the latest data from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Kingston is $98,743, with an average income of $121,767. These figures compare to those for the Australian Capital Territory, which are $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest approximately $107,887 (median) and $133,043 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Kingston all rank highly nationally, between the 90th and 99th percentiles. Income analysis shows that the predominant cohort spans 40.8% of locals (2,993 people) with weekly earnings in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, reflecting regional patterns where 34.3% similarly occupy this range. Higher earners represent a substantial presence, with 43.1% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 88th percentile nationally. The area'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

Kingston's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 3.0% houses and 96.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Australian Capital Territory's 40.7% houses and 59.3% 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, below the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,275. The median weekly rent figure was $510, compared to Australian Capital Territory's $500. Nationally, Kingston's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national average 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 comprise the remaining 51.7%, with lone person households at 44.4% and group households making up 7.2%. The median household size is 1.8 people, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.2.

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

Kingston has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above. Specifically, 71.5% hold university qualifications, which is significantly higher than the broader Australian average of 30.4% and the SA4 region's average of 46.8%. This indicates that Kingston is well-positioned for knowledge-based opportunities. Among these residents with university qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 38.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 25.2% and graduate diplomas at 8.1%.

Vocational pathways account for a significant portion as well, with 15.1% of qualifications being advanced diplomas (8.0%) or certificates (7.1%). Educational participation is notably high in Kingston, with 27.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education programs. This includes 14.1% in tertiary education, 4.5% in primary education, and 3.5% pursuing secondary education.

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

Kingston has 25 operational public transport stops. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 47 routes serving these stops, together offering 3,021 weekly passenger trips.

Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 200 meters to the nearest stop. Daily service frequency averages 431 trips across all routes, equating to around 120 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kingston's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Kingston. Prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups is very low. Approximately 75% of the total population (5,524 people) has private health cover, compared to 78.3% across Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues impacting 9.8% of residents and asthma affecting 8.6%. 71.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.8% across Australian Capital Territory. Kingston has 14.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,027 people), which is lower than the 19.9% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

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 showed high cultural diversity, with 26.9% born overseas and 18.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion in Kingston, at 34.0%. Judaism stood out as overrepresented compared to Australian Capital Territory figures, comprising 0.7% of Kingston's population.

The top three ancestral groups were English (25.8%), Australian (19.9%), and Irish (11.0%). French, Welsh, and Russian ethnicities showed notable divergences in representation: French at 1.2%, Welsh at 0.8%, and Russian at 0.6%.

Kingston's population is younger than the national pattern

Kingston has a median age of 35, matching the Australian Capital Territory's figure but lower than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Kingston has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (29.1%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (3.8%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population of those aged 75 to 84 has grown from 3.3% to 5.2%, while the 35 to 44 age group increased from 18.3% to 19.7%. Conversely, the 15 to 24 age group has decreased from 9.2% to 7.8%, and the 25 to 34 age group has dropped from 30.4% to 29.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Kingston, with the strongest projected growth in the 35 to 44 age cohort, expected to grow by 42%, adding 610 residents to reach a total of 2,056.