Kingswood (Penrith - NSW)

Population growth drivers in Kingswood are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Kingswood (Penrith - NSW) is around 12,304. This figure reflects a growth of 1,671 people since the Census in 2021, when the population was recorded as 10,633. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 11,781 based on examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and an additional 320 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,241 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Kingswood's population growth rate of 15.7% since the 2021 Census exceeds that of both its SA4 region (6.5%) and the state, positioning it as a growth leader in the area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 44.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and interstate migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch's projections for Kingswood are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia figures released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, or NSW State Government SA2-level projections released in 2022 using 2021 as the base year for areas not covered by ABS data. Future population trends indicate a significant increase, with Kingswood expected to grow by 4,147 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 29.4% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Kingswood was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Kingswood has recorded approximately 88 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 441 homes. So far in FY-26, 42 approvals have been recorded. On average, 4 new residents are associated with every home built annually between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating significant demand outpacing supply.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $402,000. Additionally, $58.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney's averages over the past five years, Kingswood has shown slightly more development per capita (33.0% above regional average).

This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. New building activity comprises 77.0% standalone homes and 23.0% attached dwellings, preserving Kingswood's suburban nature with a focus on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (45.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 101 people per dwelling approval, Kingswood shows characteristics of a growth area. Future projections estimate Kingswood adding approximately 3,624 residents by 2041 based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Construction is maintaining pace with projected growth, although buyers may encounter growing competition as population increases.

Kingswood has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 projects that may affect this region. Notable projects include Mulgoa Road Upgrade from Jeanette Street to Blaikie Road, Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport - Orchard Hills Station, Dunheved Road Upgrade, and Kingswood Hotel Mixed-Use Development. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Kingswood faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Kingswood has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 6.3% as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of December 2025, there were 5,877 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.1% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation stood at 66.0%, lower than Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 28.4% of residents worked from home. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Kingswood shows strong specialization in health care & social assistance (1.4 times the regional level), but professional & technical employs only 4.7% of local workers compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data comparisons between working population and local population. Between December 2024 and November 2025, Kingswood saw its labour force decrease by 4.4%, employment decrease by 4.0%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with marginal unemployment rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kingswood's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Kingswood had a median income among taxpayers of $47,666 and an average income of $53,823. This is lower than national averages of $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.86% from financial year ended June 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $51,889 and average income would be around $58,592 as of September 2025. From the Census conducted in August 2021, household incomes in Kingswood ranked at the 34th percentile, family incomes at the 28th percentile, and personal incomes at the 38th percentile. Income data shows that 34.1% of Kingswood's population (4,195 individuals) had incomes within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to the surrounding region where 30.9% fell into this bracket. Housing affordability pressures in Kingswood are severe, with only 78.1% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 21st percentile nationally.

Kingswood displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Kingswood, as per the latest Census, 44.8% of dwellings were houses while 55.3% comprised semi-detached properties, apartments, and other types. In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingswood stood at 17.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.8% and rented ones at 56.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,755, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Weekly rent median in Kingswood was $355, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Kingswood's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 60.6% of all households, including 24.7% couples with children, 17.8% couples without children, and 16.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 39.4%, with lone person households at 35.0% and group households comprising 4.4%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational attainment in Kingswood aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 25.4%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 35.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 25.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.4% in primary education, 6.5% in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Kingswood has 106 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 64 individual routes, collectively facilitating 5,574 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 146 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, primarily using cars (78%), followed by trains (11%) and walking (5%). The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 0.9, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 28.4% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 796 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 52 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Health performance in Kingswood is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Kingswood faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch through mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Multiple health conditions impact both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 48% of Kingswood's total population (around 5,939 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 11.2 and 9.7% of residents respectively. About 65.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age population health is notably challenged by high chronic condition rates. Kingswood has 13.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,673 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, generally aligning with national rankings for the general population.

Kingswood was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Kingswood's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 32.3% born overseas and 29.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Kingswood, accounting for 49.7% of its population. However, the category 'Other' showed significant overrepresentation, comprising 3.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 1.4%.

In terms of ancestry, Australian (23.2%) and English (21.5%) were the top two groups in Kingswood, both higher than regional averages of 17.8% and 16.9%, respectively. 'Other' ancestry accounted for 15.4% of Kingswood's population. Some ethnic groups showed notable divergences: Filipino at 3.2% (regional average 2.0%), Polish at 1.0% (0.6%), and Maltese at 1.3% (1.0%).

Kingswood hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Kingswood's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and considerably younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Kingswood has a higher percentage of residents aged 35-44 (16.4%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (9.2%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has increased from 15.4% to 16.4%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 18.5% to 16.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Kingswood, with the 45-54 age group projected to grow by 40%, adding 592 residents and reaching a total of 2,057.