Kingston Se

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the estimated population of Kingston Se as of Feb 2026 is around 1,626. This reflects an increase of 284 people (21.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,342 people. The change was inferred from the resident population of 1,472 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 17 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 15.9 persons per square kilometer. Kingston Se's 21.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (6.9%) and the Rest of SA, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 81.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. As we examine future population trends, a population increase just below the median of locations outside of capital cities is expected for Kingston Se, with an expected increase of 73 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a decrease of 8.9% in total over the 17 years.

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 around 17 dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis. From FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 85 homes were approved, with another 7 in FY-26 so far. On average, 0.8 people moved to the area per dwelling built over these years.

New construction is meeting or exceeding demand, offering more buying options and potentially boosting population growth. The average new home value is $478,000, indicating a focus on premium properties. This financial year, $2.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to Rest of SA, Kingston Se has 152.0% more construction activity per person. New developments consist of 90.0% detached houses and 10.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's low density character.

With around 117 people per approval, Kingston Se is a developing area. Despite stable or declining population forecasts, this could create favourable buying conditions.

Kingston Se has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 25thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects potentially affecting this region. Notable projects include Wyomi Beach Seawall (Stage 2), Princes Highway Upgrades in South East SA, Kingston Childcare Centre, and Coastal Adaptation Strategy by Kingston District Council. Relevant projects are listed below.

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

Kingston Se has a balanced workforce comprising both white and blue collar jobs across various sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.3% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.0%. As of September 2025688 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, below Rest of SA's 5.3%.

Workforce participation is lower at 53.6% compared to Rest of SA's 58.5%. Only 7.1% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, retail trade, and construction, with a notable concentration in the former at 1.6 times the regional average. Manufacturing employs only 4.0% of local workers, below Rest of SA's 9.3%.

The area may offer limited local employment opportunities. Between May-24 and Apr-25, employment increased by 1.0%, labour force by 1.5%, raising unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of SA saw employment growth of 0.3%, labour force growth of 2.3%, and a 1.9 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, applying these projections to Kingston Se's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.0% over five years and 11.0% over ten years.

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

Kingston Se's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2023 was $42,915. The average income stood at $62,737 during the same period. In comparison, Rest of SA had median and average incomes of $48,920 and $58,933 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest median and average incomes in Kingston Se would be approximately $46,692 and $68,258 based on an 8.8% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Kingston Se fell between the 9th and 16th percentiles nationally. The $400 - 799 earnings band captured 29.4% of the community (478 individuals), contrasting with the region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket led at 27.5%. Housing costs were modest, with 89.6% of income retained. However, total disposable income ranked at just the 15th percentile nationally.

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

The dwelling structure in Kingston Se, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.2% houses and 7.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro SA had 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingston Se stood at 47.2%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (27.7%) or rented (25.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,083, lower than Non-Metro SA's average of $1,153 and significantly below the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Kingston Se was recorded at $200, compared to Non-Metro SA's $220 and 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 make up 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 most common at 8.2%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.0%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 35.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (7.3%) and certificates (28.6%).

School attendance encompasses 18.4% of the community, comprising primary education (8.8%), secondary education (6.2%), and tertiary education (0.4%).

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Kingston Se's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Kingston Se's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks. AreaSearch assessed mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence as fairly standard across both young and old age cohorts, with a relatively low private health cover rate of approximately 52% (around 842 people), compared to 48.9% in the rest of South Australia.

The most prevalent medical conditions were arthritis (12.1%) and diabetes (7.5%), while 61.1% reported no medical ailments, similar to the 62.5% in the rest of SA. Working-age residents faced notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. As of a recent assessment, 39.8% of Kingston Se's population was aged 65 and over (647 people), higher than the 27.1% in the rest of SA. Health outcomes among seniors were strong, with national rankings even better than those for the general population.

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, born in Australia (92.5%), and speaking English only at home (98.3%). Christianity is the predominant religion in Kingston SE, comprising 47.3% of the population, compared to 45.2% across the rest of South Australia. The top three ancestry groups in Kingston SE are Australian (37.0%), English (35.6%), and Scottish (7.2%), with notable differences from regional averages for German (6.7% vs 8.2%), New Zealand (0.8% vs 0.3%), and Maori (0.6% vs 0.2%).

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Kingston Se are Australian, comprising 37.0% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 31.3%, English, comprising 35.6% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 7.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: German is notably overrepresented at 6.7% of Kingston Se (vs 8.2% regionally), New Zealand at 0.8% (vs 0.3%) and Maori at 0.6% (vs 0.2%).

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 is well above Australia's median age of 38 years. The age profile shows that the 65-74 year-olds are particularly prominent, making up 20.3% of the population, while the 35-44 group constitutes only 7.1%. This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is higher than the national average of 9.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 11.8% to 13.8% of the population. Conversely, the 0 to 4 cohort has declined from 4.4% to 2.8%, and the 35 to 44 group has decreased from 8.2% to 7.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Kingston Se's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to rise substantially, increasing by 78 people (an 85% increase) from 92 to 171. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive all population growth, emphasizing demographic aging trends. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 age cohorts.