Kingston Se

Kingston Se has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Kingston Se's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 1,627. This reflects an increase of 285 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,342. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 1,472 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This equates to a density ratio of 15.9 persons per square kilometer. Kingston Se's growth rate of 21.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's 6.6%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 81.0% of overall population gains 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 by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, based on 2021 data released in 2023. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median for locations outside capital cities, with Kingston Se expected to increase by 84 persons to reach a total of around 1,711 by 2041. This reflects a decrease of approximately 8.3% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Kingston Se recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Kingston Se has seen approximately 17 dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 85 homes were approved, with another 7 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 0.8 people have moved to the area per dwelling built over these years.

New construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and potentially driving population growth beyond current projections. The average expected construction cost of new homes is $478,000, indicating a focus on premium properties. Commercial development approvals totaled $2.4 million in FY-26, reflecting the area's residential character. Kingston Se has 151.0% more construction activity per person compared to the Rest of SA, suggesting strong developer confidence and greater choice for buyers. However, construction activity has recently eased.

New developments consist of 90.0% detached houses and 10.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's low density nature and appealing to space-seeking buyers. With around 117 people per approval, Kingston Se indicates a developing area. Despite stable or declining population forecasts, the area may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Kingston Se has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 28thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Wyomi Beach Seawall (Stage 2) Project, Princes Highway Upgrades in South East SA, Kingston Childcare Centre, and Coastal Adaptation Strategy by Kingston District Council. The following list details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Kingston Se significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Kingston Se has a balanced workforce with representation from both white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate in the area is 1.3% as of September 2025, which is lower than the Rest of SA's rate of 5.3%.

There was an estimated employment growth of 1.3% over the past year based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. Out of the 690 residents in work, workforce participation is at 50.2%, slightly below the Rest of SA's 54.1%. Employment is concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, retail trade, and construction sectors. Notably, employment levels in agriculture, forestry & fishing are at 1.6 times the regional average.

However, manufacturing employs only 4.0% of local workers, which is lower than Rest of SA's 9.3%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 1.3%, while labour force increased by 1.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of SA recorded employment growth of 0.3%, labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising by 1.9 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Kingston Se. These projections estimate that national employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Kingston Se's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.0% over five years and 11.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

Kingston Se's suburb income level is lower than average nationally per AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for financial year 2023. Median income among taxpayers in Kingston Se is $42,915, with an average income of $62,737. This compares to Rest of SA's median and average incomes of $48,920 and $58,933 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $46,692 (median) and $68,258 (average). According to 2021 Census figures, Kingston Se's household, family, and personal incomes all fall between the 9th and 16th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 29.4% of the community earns within the $400 - 799 bracket (478 individuals), contrasting with the region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 27.5%. Housing costs are modest, with 89.6% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at just the 15th percentile nationally.

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

Kingston Se's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro SA's 87.6% houses and 12.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingston Se stood at 47.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.7% and rented ones at 25.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,083, aligning with Non-Metro SA's average, while the median weekly rent was $200, compared to Non-Metro SA's $205. Nationally, Kingston Se's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 61.8% of all households, including 18.0% couples with children, 37.6% couples without children, and 6.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 38.2%, with lone person households at 35.0% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Rest of SA average of 2.3.

Kingston Se faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 11.3%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.2%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.0%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.1%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 35.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (7.3%) and certificates (28.6%).

School and university attendance encompasses 18.4% of the community, including 8.8% in primary education, 6.2% in secondary education, and 0.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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Health performance in Kingston Se is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Kingston Se faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 52% (~842 people), lower than the Rest of SA's 48.7%.

Arthritis and diabetes are most common, affecting 12.1 and 7.5% respectively, though 61.1% report no medical ailments, compared to 65.5% in Rest of SA. The area has a higher proportion of seniors (38.8%, or 631 people), exceeding Rest of SA's 23.3%. Senior health outcomes are strong, outperforming the general population in metrics.

The latest Census data sees Kingston Se placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Kingston SE was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 91.3% of its population being Australian citizens, 92.5% born in Australia, and 98.3% speaking English only at home. The majority religion in Kingston SE is Christianity, comprising 47.3% of the population, compared to 42.9% across the rest of South Australia. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (37.0%), English (35.6%), and Scottish (7.2%).

Notably, German ancestry is overrepresented at 6.7%, compared to 6.4% regionally, while New Zealand ancestry is at 0.8% (vs 0.4%) and Maori ancestry at 0.6% (vs 0.4%).

Kingston Se ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Kingston Se's median age is 56 years, which exceeds Rest of SA's 47 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent at 19.5%, while the 35-44 group is smaller at 7.0% compared to Rest of SA. This concentration of those aged 65-74 is higher than the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 11.8% to 13.6%, while the 0-4 cohort has declined from 4.4% to 3.1% and the 35-44 group has dropped from 8.2% to 7.0%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Kingston Se's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to rise substantially by 81 people (an increase of 88%), from 92 to 174. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive all population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 25-34 and 0-4 age cohorts.